To capture 2Seas open data potential and advance RIS3, SCIFI develops a transregional smart innovation framework:

• Activate demand: Mechelen, Delft, Bruges, Saint-Quentin and associated cities (eg Suffolk, Cambridge) increase their technical capacity in open data and innovative market engagement.
• Connect supply and expertise: Innovators are connected through business associations (Cambridge Cleantech, Agoria and transregional sister organisations). Faubourg Numérique (FN) and Southampton University (UoS) leverage their expert role in transnational open data initiatives (ODINE, OASC, ENoLL, FIWARE).
• Demonstrate value: SCIFI uses an accelerator programme to test the framework conditions for innovation in mobility, energy, and clean environment. FN (Living Lab expert) and UoS (accelerator expert) coach cities and businesses in challenge identification, procurement, solution co-creation & implementation. These will be success stories which demonstrate the value from open data.

SCIFI creates transnational outputs that launch the framework conditions for innovation in smart public services in the 2Seas:

• A 4-Helix network of 2000 members (eg Agoria alone has 1700 members). AG and CCT enable businesses to scale their services to multiple clients. FN represents local high-tech businesses; Delft connects to its innovation community (TNO). Partner cities involve regional peers.
• An Accelerator where experts (FN, UoS) provide coaching addressing technical and practical hurdles of public-private innovation in public services (mobility, energy, clean environment): IPR, new business models, value of data, etc. The 4 Cities will develop 8-12 cases, of which 4-6 solutions will be implemented and used as success stories.
• Guidance on existing open data tools and methods (ODI 5-Star model, European Open Data Portal, FIWARE, Smart Flanders) and innovative public procurement.

• 2 Seas network: Partner cities (NL, BE, FR) and observer partner (UK) draw from regional support groups (eg Hauts-de-France Region, see LoS) and transnaional city clusters (see image 2) that collaborate on specific shared challenges. Business associations (AG, CCT) involve sister organisations from other countries. Renowned open data experts (FN, UoS) link to transnational smart city initiatives (OASC, ENoLL, ODINE).
• Cross-border procurement: Clusters of cities co-define shared public service needs and develop Terms of Reference for procurement. A harvesting platform for smart service calls in the public sector is created to broadcast opportunities to businesses across the region. Cities also cross-publish calls for tenders.
• Top-level harmonisation: SCIFI will facilitate members in the uptake of internationally developed open data standards driven by technology providers (Fiware, Smart-FI, Open Data Portal Europe, ODI). These will enable future cross-border compatibility.