Trentino unveils 2040 industrial plan targeting 40% GDP growth and wage gap reduction

Trentino aims to become a leading territory in competitiveness, technological innovation, talent attraction, quality of life, and sustainability by 2040. The provincial government presented its ambitious industrial plan, valued at hundreds of millions of euros, to economic and union representatives.

Vice President Achille Spinelli emphasized that these are investments in growth and human capital, not costs, expecting multiplied effects. The plan sets concrete targets: a 40% GDP growth, a 30% increase in value added per employee, a 50% success rate in business generational transfers, and 3% of GDP invested in research and development, with a focus on private sector involvement.

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Ma considerato che stiamo investendo sulla crescita e sul capitale umano, non li considero dei costi: stiamo parlando di investimenti, risorse che produrranno effetti moltiplicati

To achieve these goals, the plan outlines seven strategic directions for technological evolution, four economic development vectors, and specific actions for the next three years. It also addresses Trentino's vulnerabilities, such as an aging population, wage gaps, and a projected loss of 23,500 workers by 2040.

The first strategic direction focuses on technological evolution as a driver of "technological autonomy" and global competitiveness. This involves strengthening existing scientific-technological hubs, research centers, and the university. The plan also supports businesses through "industrial acceleration areas" with simplified urban planning and access to European funding. Additionally, it proposes studying the divestment of some Trentino Sviluppo real estate assets to private investors to free up resources for new production facilities or equity investments.

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motore fondamentale dell’Autonomia tecnologica e della competitività globale del Trentino