The Smart Accelerator project in the South Moravian Region II focuses on strengthening the region’s capacities for the implementation of RIS JMK. The aim of the project is to accelerate the development of the innovation ecosystem in the JMK, to streamline organisational structures and key processes, to strengthen competences for the development of research, development and innovation entrepreneurship. Effective implementation of RIS JMK will contribute to greater involvement of regional partners, stimulate dialogue for finding consensus over priorities and will lead to increased competitiveness.