SCIFI’s project main objective was to develop a transregional smart innovation framework to capture the open data’s potential within the 2 Seas area and advance RIS3. This was to be achieved thanks to three different planned actions. First, by activating the demand, which meant that Mechelen, Delft, Bruges, Saint-Quentin, and associated cities like Suffolk and Cambridge were to increase their technical capacity in open data and innovative market engagement. Subsequently, by connecting supply and expertise, innovators were to be connected through business associations, such as Cambridge Cleantech, Agoria, and transregional sister organizations. Faubourg Numérique (FN) and Southampton University played crucial roles as experts in transnational open data initiatives (ODINE, OASC, ENoLL, FIWARE). Third, by demonstrating value SCIFI planned to employ an accelerator program to test the framework conditions for innovation in mobility, energy, and a clean environment. Faubourg Numérique (Living Lab expert) and the University of Southampton (accelerator expert) were to provide coaching to cities and businesses in challenge identification, procurement, solution co-creation, and implementation. These initiatives aimed to generate success stories that demonstrate the value derived from open data. The SCIFI project aimed to introduce new approaches, including accelerating service providers and clients together, coupled with a demand-driven data approach, emphasizing value demonstration.

• The partnership stated that generally, working together on a cross-border basis has had many advantages. First of all, there is the European mindset which helps to produce content that spreads throughout Europe. Learning that there are differences between countries within Europe has proven very useful within SCIFI. Furthermore, there was added knowledge for individuals from working internationally. Another benefit was in the scouting for cities: thanks to the added value of extended networks, the project was able to access a bigger pool of SMEs. It is safe to say that SCIFI has brought about significant beneficial changes for all partners. When they started the project, they were still beginners in the area of smart cities. Thanks to SCIFI, all partners have matured in that area beyond all expectations. The SCIFI network has exceeded every expectation. 
  Being able to share contacts, not just between partners but throughout the network, had a great impact. All partners were able to broaden their network internationally thanks to SCIFI. Since they started with a blank canvas, there have been massive amounts of learnings which have been solidified for future projects. Partners were invited regularly to talk about their experiences in external events and the city of Delft was even contacted by the Dutch Ministry to explain the SCIFI method. The international data of SCIFI was used thoroughly.Partners have published a number of articles, not just in their own media, but through press attention and other instances as well. Finally, despite difficult circumstances, namely covid SCIFI managed to produce results and adapt to circumstances.