Cologne, Germany, 15 January 2025 – Ronald Bachmann, a senior researcher at the RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and scientific coordinator of the SkiLMeeT project, spoke at the German National Stakeholder Meeting for Cluster 4 Horizon Europe about the challenges and opportunities of integrating Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) into the discussion on technological and economic transformations.
The event was organised by German National Contact Point Digital and Industrial Technologies (NCP DIT) and held at KOMED in Cologne. It gathered experts from academia, industry, and policymaking to explore the future of digital and industrial technologies in the EU.
Bachmann contributed to Session 6: “SSH-Integration – Herausforderungen für eine erfolgreiche Integration”, alongside experts from NCP DIT and National Contact Point Society (NCP Gesellschaft). During the session, Bachmann introduced the SkiLMeeT project, showcasing its efforts to bridge skills gaps in the digital and industrial sectors.
The National Stakeholder Meeting provides a platform for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, evaluate Horizon Europe’s progress, and prepare for future funding opportunities.