Technological development has accelerated exponentially in recent decades. Nowadays, technology and connectivity touch all aspects of daily life, both social and productive. Just think of social networks, artificial intelligence, robotics and big data.
Keeping up is no longer an option. But what is happening in Italy? Is the capacity for innovation really the key to sustaining the country's growth?
In Italy, technological development travels at alternating speeds
In Italy, the diffusion of digital technology, at the level of daily life, is faster than that of the infrastructures capable of guaranteeing its use.
On the one hand, Italians find in the connection a comfort and leisure zone and look to technological innovation with confidence, on the other hand resources do not seem adequate to support this momentum and to provide infrastructures adequate to the needs.
After all, that the need for connection and technology is growing as demonstrated by their use. The Internet and the variety of applications allow us to experience previously unimaginable features, in any context and situation.
Gambling has also found its natural environment in an online connection. Indeed, the gaming sector is among the most active in the exploit all the potential deriving from technologyJust think of the betting app online that not only allow you to bet, like in traditional shops, but allow fans to fully experience the experience: following their favorite sport, staying up to date on the latest news and taking part in live events.
And how is strategic planning proceeding? Here are the decisions to respond to this hunger for technology and connection.
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Strategic Investments: Something is Moving
The Italian government, also in response to European directives, has recently given a boost to technology and innovation, providing funding and supporting research more proactively.
Some centres of excellence are proof of this, such as the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the National Fund for Innovation, authentic beacons for the sector and incubators of brains and ideas.
The latest arrival is ENEA Tech the foundation that manages a fund of 500 million euros to be allocated to investments in those innovative technologies that have a proven strategic interest on a national and global scale. The mission is support technological research to foster growth and develop public-benefit solutions for the environment and society, while simultaneously boosting the Italian economy.
The technological development plan in Italy and the implementing actions
In the coming years, technological development in Italy will follow the guidelines of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). This is a document with which our country commits to the EC to invest the European funds coming from the programme Next Generation US.
The plan illustrates the investment programs, grouped into six missions:
- Cohesion and inclusion
- Digitization, innovation, competitiveness, culture and tourism
- Infrastructure for a sustainable mobility
- Education and research
- Green revolution and ecological transition
- Health
In addition, the calendar of implementing reforms, all aimed at modernizing the Belpaese. The management and implementation of the PNRR have been defined by the Legislative Decree n. 77 of 31 May 2021, then converted with amendments into Law no. 108 of 29 July 2021.
For a decisive leap into the future, a propulsive push towards technological development is therefore needed, through investments in research and infrastructure. There is no shortage of examples in other countries. There has been talk of a South Korean model, but it is enough to cross the Alps and learn from what is already happening in France, where the most innovative companies and new-generation start-ups are supported by hybrid funds, with capital that is partly public and partly private.
