The report outlines the frame of the data required for the mapping. The common procedure and guidelines to be followed to implement a comprehensive mapping exercise of R&I ecosystems and RRI inclusion in regional development policies.

Work package 2 settles the conceptual definitions and delineations, collects empirical R&I ecosystem data andprovides an in-depth mapping of the involved traditional industry territories in their transition towards digitalisedindustry regions. The first task (T2.1) in this work package conceptualizes the empirical work to define the R&Iecosystem indicators that are relevant for the digitalisation process and the multi-faceted relation with the RRIdimensions.

The overall objective of the DigiTeRRI project is to develop a framework with specified actions the participatingterritories need to address in order to transition from traditional industry regions into digitalised industrial regionswith self-sustaining and responsible R&I ecosystems. It does so by exploring three aspects or dimensions, firstlythe RRI approach and how the RRI approach will support digitalisation transition process by implementingadequate RRI strategies into the regional policies. Secondly, by establishing self-sustaining R&I ecosystem, andthirdly, the degree of maturity of digitalisation in which each the territories currently find itself in.

The mapping and data process are outlined and introduces the indicators used within the dimensions of RRI, self-sustaining ecosystems, and digitalisation. The methodological approaches used within the mapping process areboth quantitative and qualitative in order to triangulate the findings and provide a deeper and holistic understandingof the changes taking place in the territories. The rationale for this is so that findings can be compared betweenthe territories as well as learn from each other of what practices may work.

The conceptual framework sets the theoretical and conceptual understanding of the dimensions used.Digitalisation, R&I Sustainable Ecosystems, and RRI is discussed and explored. Digitalisation policy andprocesses in a multi-level governance perspective introduced as actors participating are positioned at differentlevels in society and there is a spread of stakeholders from public administration, policy makers and politicians,business and industry as well as from civil society. How one can measure the degree of digitalisation in companiesis also discussed. As the current economic system is based upon economic growth R&I ecosystem indicators areintroduced and how one can understand these complex organisms as self-sustaining. Because one of the aims ofthe project is to introduce a deeper degree of RRI in the digitalisation part of regional policies within the participatingterritories RRI is further reviewed. How can the RRI dimensions of public engagement, science education, openaccess, ethics, and governance be both viewed and illustrated within the digitalisation part of regional policy isintroduced.

The conceptual framework also provides a brief outline of how the DigiTeRRI project will continue after themapping process through its visioning, and through the development and implementation of a road map in eachof the territories