Italy

Apulia(English)

Puglia(National language)

NUTS Level: NUTS 2 - NUTS CODE/MS:ITF4

Statistics

	Area: 19541 km2
	Population: 3922941
	GDP at current prices (M EUR): 77983.69
	GDP per capita at current prices (EUR): 20300
	% of National GDP: No information available.
	% of Unemployment: 12.1%
	Regional GERD (%): 0.81 %

S3 Strategy

Name of strategy	Smart Puglia 2030 – Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3)
Type of strategy	Regional
Languages	IT
Strategy approved	Yes

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Competent regional or national institution, responsible for the management of S3

Name	Position	Contact
Silvia Visciano	Regione Puglia	s.visciano@regione.puglia.it

Thematic platforms and partnership

Sustainable Blue Economy

Maritime Sustainable Blue Bio-Economy

S3CoP activities

Developing a Methodology to Uncover the Evolution of Strategic Value Chains at the Aerospace-Automotive Intersection in Apulia's S3

The Targeted Assignment for Puglia, in collaboration with ARTI Puglia, the regional innovation agency, focuses on supporting the monitoring process of the SmartPuglia Strategy 2030, the region’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3). Local working groups involved in the strategy’s monitoring have identified a need for a collaborative approach to address challenges and explore opportunities where the automotive and aerospace sectors intersect.

This assignment develops a methodology to effectively track and understand the evolving connections between these two strategic sectors. By combining quantitative data with participatory input, the assignment will provide clear insights into this intersection. The goal is to empower stakeholders and regional authorities by offering strategic insights and actionable intelligence. These insights will support the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process (EDP) and facilitate informed decision-making, ultimately advancing the region’s innovation agenda and fostering growth within the automotive and aerospace sectors.

Ecosystem label

	Aerospace & Defence ➝
	Agri-food ➝
	Construction ➝
	Creative & Cultural Industries ➝
	Digital ➝
	Electronics ➝
	Energy/Renewable Energy ➝
	Energy Intensive Industries ➝

	Healthcare ➝
	Mobility, Transport & Automotive ➝
	Proximity Economy ➝
	Retail ➝
	Social Economy ➝
	Textiles ➝
	Tourism ➝

S3 Priorities and keywords

Descriptive keywords

These keywords, identified using AI and manually verified, highlight the key elements of each strategic priority as reflected in individual strategies.

Semantically Associated Keywords

These keywords, identified and associated through semantic AI algorithms and manually reviewed, support the search function by identifying topics related to each strategic priority. While a priority may not explicitly focus on these keywords, they provide meaningful connections. For exxample, agricultural terms might relate to circular economy priorities, such as biofuels or agricultural waste valorisation. Semantically associated keywords enable users to find regions with similar or related priorities, offering a starting point for deeper exploration of each specific strategy.

Priority	Descriptive keywords	Semantic keywords
Advanced mechanics,Electronics, and automation	Advanced mechanics, Electronics, automation sector, skilled labor, undersized companies	advanced manufacturing and materials, advanced manufacturing, smart manufacturing, digital transformation, data and technology solutions, blockchain technology, vehicle robotics, intelligent systems and automation, intelligent manufacturing, robotics automation, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation, electronics, production of electronics, electric automation, mechatronics
Aerospace	Autonomous driving, innovative manufacturing, data and image management, satellites, propulsion	aerospace & defence, aerospace engineering, aerospace technology, propulsion technology, electric aircrafts, propulsion aviation, space aviation, space exploration, commercial aerospace, air transportation, aviation safety, satellite, advanced manufacturing and materials, advanced materials, optics and photonic, digital technology and hardware, chip, microchip, microcircuit, silicon chip
Agri-food	Technical training system, transdisciplinary training programs, ict, industry 4.0, agriculture 4.0	agrifood, sustainable agriculture, agriculture 4.0, smart farming, food systems, food supply chain, organic agriculture production, water management and agriculture, water-efficient agriculture
Home system	Open innovation, cross-fertilization, living labs, user needs, public demand	horizontal priority, community and society
Fashion system	Fashion system, textile industry, clothing industry, online shopping, fast fashion brands, sustainable fashion, advanced manufacturing technologies	cultural & creative industries, fashion, textile, cosmetics
Human health and the environment	Healthcare assistance, pharmaceutical products, medical systems, biotechnology, environmental sustainability technologies, sustainable energy utilization, environmental management	health, health research and innovation, digital health, health informatics
Health industry	Health industry, healthcare services, healthy lifestyles, mental health, one health	health, health research and innovation, medical innovation, medical research, digital health, health informatics, health economy and products, pharmaceutical
Energy and environmental systems	Energy systems, environmental systems, sustainability and circularity, biodiversity	circular economy, circular design, renewable energy, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and smart energy, energy efficiency technology
Digital, creative, and inclusive communities	Inclusive communities, cultural industries, creative industries, tourism industries, advanced services, digitalization, regional cultural capital, artistic capital, natural capital, environmental sustainability, industry 4.0 principles, integrated management	community and society, community engagement, tourism, cultural tourism, interactive cultural event, cultural & creative industries, cultural heritage, digital transformation, data and technology solutions, digital business model, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation
Cultural and creative industries and tourism	Cultural industries, creative industries, tourism, national recovery, digital ecosystem, cultural heritage, microenterprises, digital infrastructure	cultural & creative industries, visualisation and virtual reality, gaming, content creation, digital transformation, digital creation and design, 3d modeling printing scanning, user interface design, visual effects (vfx), augmented reality
Advanced services	Logistics, ict & r&d, research and development companies, it services	advanced manufacturing and materials, digital transformation, computing and data management, data centre, data and technology solutions, decision support system, data-driven public service, automation and digital transformation, industrial automation, infrastructure and logistics, infrastructure support
Motor vehicles	Electric and ict-driven vehicles	mobility, transport, autonomous mobility, smart urban mobility system, public transportation, digital transformation, data and technology solutions, vehicle robotics
Sustainable manufacturing	circular economy, energy efficiency, advanced materials, green technologies, smart production systems	advanced manufacturing and materials, advanced manufacturing, lean manufacturing

S3 Priorities, NACE and NABS codes

	Economic classification (NACE section & division)	Scientific classification (NABS digit 1 & 2)
Advanced mechanics,Electronics, and automation	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	6 - Industrial production and technology :
Aerospace	O - Public administration and defence, compulsory social security O.84 - Public administration and defence, compulsory social security C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. C.29 - Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers C - Manufacturing O.84 - Public administration and defence, compulsory social security C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. C.29 - Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers	13 - Defence 13.109 - Defence
Agri-food	A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing A.01 - Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities A.02 - Forestry and logging A.03 - Fishing and aquaculture	8 - Agriculture :
Home system	M - Professional, scientific and technical activities M.72 - Scientific research and development	12 - General advancement of knowledge :
Fashion system	C - Manufacturing C.13 - Textiles	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.44 - Manufacture of textiles
Human health and the environment	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.87 - Residential care activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation	7 - Health 07.69 - Public health legislation and regulations 07.70 - Public health management
Health industry	Q - Human health and social work activities Q.86 - Human health activities Q.87 - Residential care activities Q.88 - Social work activities without accommodation	7 - Health 07.65 - Health promotion 07.66 - Monitoring the health situation 07.67 - Occupational health 07.68 - Personal health care for vulnerable and high risk population
Energy and environmental systems	D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply E.36 - Water collection, treatment and supply E.37 - Sewerage E.38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services E - Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities D.35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply E.36 - Water collection, treatment and supply E.37 - Sewerage E.38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities, materials recovery E.39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services	5 - Energy 05.31 - Energy conservation 05.32 - Energy efficiency - consumption 05.33 - Energy production and distribution efficiency 05.37 - Renewable energy sources
Digital, creative, and inclusive communities	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	6 - Industrial production and technology :
Cultural and creative industries and tourism	R - Arts, entertainment and recreation R.90 - Creative, arts and entertainment activities	10 - Culture, recreation, religion and mass media 10.84 - Broadcasting and publishing services 10.85 - Cultural services 10.86 - Racial, cultural and social integration, sociology of science, religion 10.87 - Recreational and sporting services
Advanced services	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	6 - Industrial production and technology :
Motor vehicles	C - Manufacturing C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c. C.29 - Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers C.30 - Other transport equipment	6 - Industrial production and technology 06.60 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
Sustainable manufacturing	C - Manufacturing C.26 - Computer, electronic and optical products C.27 - Electrical equipment C.28 - Machinery and equipment n.e.c.	6 - Industrial production and technology :

Additional information

Document type	Link
Webpage	Kohesio: Region/Member State
Webpage	Link to ERDF programmes database