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Analyzing Social and Regional Risks of Green and Digital Transitions

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Imagine a world where some cities get all the high-tech green jobs while others get left behind. This work looks at who wins and who loses as we switch to digital and eco-friendly tech. It uses data to spot these gaps early so leaders can fix them before they become permanent problems.

By the numbers
8
partners
6
countries
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies and regions face a 'green and digital divide' where some areas lack the skills and infrastructure to compete. This creates a risk of investing in regions that are not 'ready' for the twin transition.

The solution

What was built

A set of quantitative models (econometrics, machine-learning, agent-based) and qualitative case studies to measure regional readiness and social inequalities.

Audience

Who needs this

Regional development consultantsCorporate social responsibility (CSR) managersGovTech data analystsWorkforce planning agencies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Human Resources & Recruitment
SME
Target: Workforce planning consultancy

If you are a consultancy dealing with skill gaps in the green economy — this project developed a way to measure skill-related inequalities that helps identify which regions lack the talent needed for the twin transition.

Urban Planning
any
Target: Regional development agency

If you are an agency dealing with uneven economic growth in cities — this project developed regional readiness assessments that pinpoint vulnerabilities in NUTS2 regions to better allocate investment.

Public Policy Software
mid-size
Target: GovTech analytics provider

If you are a software provider dealing with outdated policy tools — this project developed agent-based modelling and machine-learning tools that predict how new digital policies impact different social groups.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for using these tools?

Based on available project data, no pricing or cost information is provided as this is a research-funded project.

Is this ready for industrial scale deployment?

Based on available project data, the project is currently in the research and modeling phase, focusing on developing recommendations and scenarios rather than a scalable industrial product.

What are the IP and licensing terms?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though the project aims to support the exploitation of its results.

How does this help with government regulations?

The project provides knowledge-based policymaking tools to help design social cohesion and place-based innovation policies.

What is the timeline for the results?

The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 6 universities and 1 research institution, which suggests a strong focus on theoretical modeling and data analysis. However, the inclusion of 1 industry partner and 2 SMEs indicates an effort to translate these econometric findings into practical business or policy applications across 6 European countries.

How to reach the team

Contact ARISTOTELIO PANEPISTIMIO THESSALONIKIS

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to find out how to apply these regional vulnerability models to your market entry strategy.