ART-ER Attractiveness Research Territory is the Joint Stock Consortium among the Emilia-Romagna Region, universities and research centres, the Union of the Chambers of Commerce and other local representatives. Its purpose is to foster sustainable growth by developing innovation and knowledge, attractiveness and internationalization. ART-ER coordinates the regional innovation ecosystem that includes the Emilia-Romagna High Technology Network, the Technopoles, Clust-ERs, Incubators.
Particularly, the Digital Transition Unit focus on strategies and projects within the Regional Digital Agenda supporting the Regional Government in activities related to Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, digital skills for young people, students, and adults, overcoming the gender gap in STEAM.
Moreover, since 2023 ART-ER developed a Gender Equality Plan adopting a gender equality strategy and diversity promotion by enhancing knowledge and skills taking into account equal opportunities