Emilia-Romagna leads national innovation and patent applications, outpacing EU averages
Regional patent applications per inhabitant nearly triple the national average, in an ecosystem boasting robust R&D investment and an excellent tech workforce.
Regional patent applications per inhabitant nearly triple the national average, in an ecosystem boasting robust R&D investment and an excellent tech workforce.
A €4 million non-repayable grant notice is available for companies hiring PhDs and researchers trained at regional universities. Applications are open until May 18, 2026.
On October 30th, 2025, Bologna successfully hosted the Cities for Talent Meeting 2025, a major European event that brought together over 50 representatives from more than 30 cities. Integration between attraction of investments and talent was one of the topics discussed in focus groups.
New renovated version of the regional fact-sheets “Invest in Health and Wellness in Emilia-Romagna”, representing the main value chains of biomedical, pharmaceutical, wellness, and including a focus on health care.
149 European regions have been selected by the EU because of their commitment to strengthen their Research & Innovation ecosystem, coordinating policies and investment towards key EU priorities and engaging in collaborations with other regions.
A new center of excellence for the German company, with laboratories and engineers highly specialized in the automotive sector and sustainable mobility.
From security in research to quantum supercomputing and other emerging technologies, from scientific infrastructures to the protection of the seas and biodiversity: these were the topics covered in the event that took place from 9 to 11 July in Bologna
The document has been approved and published, implementing art. 7 of Regional Law 2/2023 "Attraction, permanence and enhancement of highly specialized talents in Emilia-Romagna"