IPA CBC Interreg IT-AL-ME inTERaCt 4.0: A Case Study of the First Systematic Mapping of the SMEs Ecosystem

Abstract

This paper's purpose is the presentation of the INTERACT 4.0 project, whose aim is the first systematic mapping of the SMEs' ecosystem related to the IPA CBC Interreg Programme Area, not only regarding the geographical aspect, but also according to the skills owned by the companies themselves, on the basis of international indicators. This is fundamental for the definition of a territorial growth strategy, based on the Industry 4.0 process, as it will support both companies and policy makers in future planning.