Asturias and Castilla y León, the two regions touched by the open innovation platform that is detailed in this case study, are at the epicentre of Spain's just transition efforts. Up to a third of the Just Transition Fund (amounting to EUR 869 million overall) for Spain will be devoted to the former, with the latter region also absorbing a substantial share. Indeed, the revitalisation of Asturias - a region with a rich industrial past - is one of the core pillars of Spain's Just Transition Strategy. The Territorial Just Transition Plan for this area has six priorities. First, the re-organisation and transformation of industry away from the most energy-intensive processes (especially in the production of metal, cement, and chemical products). Second, establish a solid value chain of green projects, namely in the production of hydrogen and renewable energy sources (especially wind and solar). Third, diversification of the economy, whereby specific sub-territories are targeted by separate lines of action to improve economic resilience and foster a thriving third sector. Fourth, research and innovation boosting. Indeed, the regional government is planning to establish several research, development and innovation (R&D&I) hubs in the area. Fifth, environmental recovery, with different projects to recover industrial and mining patrimony (e.g. buildings, brown grounds, etc.). The last priority is up-skilling and re-skilling. The resources devoted to the pursuit of these priorities amount to EUR 376 million, mostly coming from EU funding (70 %, EUR 263 million) and partially complemented by the regional government's budget and private sources. Similar interventions are expected in the province of Palencia, where a stronger focus has however been put on the creation of renewable energy production plants.
