In a global paradigm focused on decarbonization and ecological transition, innovation is becoming increasingly strategic. However, there is still much work to be done in our country: the technological intensity of the productive fabric is lower than the European average, and R&D spending as a percentage of GDP is approximately 0.9%, compared to 1.4% in the EU (data from 2021). This is the conclusion of the newest issue of ENEA's scientific publication, Energia, Ambiente e Innovazione, titled Innovators and Innovation and dedicated to innovative tools, international best practices, and new cultural approaches. According to the journal, Italy has a significant investment gap, which is one of the most pressing concerns in the field of innovation. According to a survey conducted by the global network EY, Venture Capital investment in Italy will amount to 35 euros per capita in 2022, compared to 149 in France and 153 in Germany, indicating a 5–7-year delay in the annual trend of this type of investment compared to the other major continental economies.
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