The present study was conducted to support the European Commission in the Impact Assessment accompanying the proposal for a new competitiveness fund, as part of the preparation of the 2028-2034 Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF). It is structured in two parts. First, the study assesses the...

The present study was conducted to support the European Commission in the Impact Assessment accompanying the proposal for a new competitiveness fund, as part of the preparation of the 2028-2034 Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF). It is structured in two parts. First, the study assesses the...

The solar energy industry encompasses all activities related to the development, production, and deployment of solar energy technologies. This includes the manufacturing of solar panels (photovoltaic or PV panels), the development of solar thermal systems, the installation of solar systems on...

Heat pumps are crucial devices for the clean energy transition, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. These systems are highly efficient, using less energy than traditional boilers by extracting and upgrading ambient energy from the air, ground, or water. This energy can be used for heating,...

Carbon capture and storage (henceforward CCS) is a set of technologies aimed at capturing, transporting and permanently storing CO2 that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. CCS plays a vital role in reducing emissions from various energy industries such as steel, cement, chemicals...

Space systems technologies, specifically space launchers and satellites, allow the EU to protect its space assets, defend its interests, deter hostile activities in space and strengthen its strategic posture and autonomy. Today, more than 65 countries in the world are involved in space...

Fertilisers are products containing nutrients intended to improve the fertility of the soil or to contribute to plant nutrition. These nutrients commonly include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other essential elements such as calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and micronutrients like zinc and...

Robotics, which includes drones, is a dual-use technology with civil and defence applications. Civil applications include industrial robots (the socalled cobots) and service robots in logistics, agriculture, and cleaning services. Exoskeletons (or wearable robotics) are increasingly important in...

Cloud computing is the practice of using data storages, databases and networking to store data and run and deliver services over the internet. Edge computing slightly modifies the cloud computing paradigm to process client data at the periphery of the network (i.e. near the user) to reduce lag...