Industry 5.0

It complements the existing "Industry 4.0" approach by specifically putting research and innovation at the service of the transition to a sustainable, human-centric and resilient European industry.

Industries can play an active role in providing solutions to challenges for society including the preservation of resources, climate change and social stability.

This approach to industry contributes to 3 of the Commission’s priorities : "An economy that works for people", "European Green Deal" and "Europe fit for the digital age". Elements related to the future of industry are already part of major Commission policy initiatives adopting a human-centric approach for digital technologies including artificial intelligence, up-skilling and re-skilling European workers, particularly digital skills modern, resource-efficient and sustainable industries and transition to a circular economy, a globally competitive and world-leading industry, speeding up investment in research and innovation

These are just some examples that demonstrate the strong links between the industrial transition and other societal developments.