Leiden, Netherlands, 2 April 2025 – SkiLMeeT researchers Felix Grimm (LISER) and Federico Fabio Frattini (Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei) have developed a set of indicators to track the progress of digital and green technologies in Europe, using patent data from the European Patent Office (EPO).
Their “Report on advances in digital and green technologies” uses natural language processing and classification codes to examine the evolution of patents in three major technological domains: Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and green technologies.
The analysis highlights the growing role of AI and robotics in transforming industrial processes, while the green technology section focuses on innovations aimed at mitigating climate change. The findings reveal a rapid rise in patent applications and grants in recent years.
To understand how these technologies spread across industries, the study applies a probabilistic mapping method, distinguishing between where innovations originate and where they are ultimately used.
These indicators will support Project SkiLMeet by providing insights into technology diffusion and its economic implications for Europe. By integrating these measures into various project tasks, such as examining the impact of digitalisation on skills and assessing demand for skills related to green technology, the project can better inform policymakers, businesses, and educators on workforce development strategies.
To read the report, please follow this link
