Innovation happens locally
Research presented at the Polytechnic University of Turin emphasises the importance of collaboration between various elements in business development
Switching from one technological setup to another happens many times and continues to happen. Understanding the steps involved is crucial. And not only from a technical point of view, but also human and geographically. This is what Marco Milanesio has attempted with his research discussed at the Polytechnic University of Turin a few weeks ago.
“La transizione verso l’industria 5.0. Gli Incentivi, le Tecnologie e il ruolo dei Distretti Industriali” (The transition to Industry 5.0. Incentives, Technologies and the Role of Industrial Districts) investigates the evolution of Italian production systems, with a particular focus on the transition from Industry 4.0, characterised by the adoption of digital technologies and automated systems, to Industry 5.0, oriented towards responsible and environmentally friendly growth.
Milanesio points out that the analysed transformation does not only concern the “internal dynamics of companies”, but is also closely linked to the “political and economic context”, in which a number of factors exert their influence: tax incentives and industrial districts in particular. Elements that are put in place to foster innovation and technological upgrading but whose effectiveness must be evaluated each time.
Marco Milanesio’s work provides a detailed analysis of the tax measures introduced to support businesses in promoting strategic investments, fostering organisational transformation, and increasing the competitiveness of the national production system. The paper also emphasises the positive effects of adopting digital solutions and intelligent systems on variables such as employment, profitability, and access to financial resources.
Then there is the issue of geographical location, with industrial districts functioning as catalysts and multipliers of growth possibilities. “It emerges,” explains Milanesio, “that companies located in areas with higher company densities and well-established support networks generally have easier access to tax incentives.”
Marco Milanesio’s research focuses on two key areas: the importance of synergy between technological innovation and targeted fiscal policies, and the fundamental role of the local area in ensuring the equitable distribution of innovation’s benefits through complementary strategies.
La transizione verso l’industria 5.0. Gli Incentivi, le Tecnologie e il ruolo dei Distretti Industriali
Marco Milanesio
Thesis, Polytechnic University of Turin, College of Management Engineering – Class LM/31, Master’s Degree in Management Engineering, 2025
Research presented at the Polytechnic University of Turin emphasises the importance of collaboration between various elements in business development
Switching from one technological setup to another happens many times and continues to happen. Understanding the steps involved is crucial. And not only from a technical point of view, but also human and geographically. This is what Marco Milanesio has attempted with his research discussed at the Polytechnic University of Turin a few weeks ago.
“La transizione verso l’industria 5.0. Gli Incentivi, le Tecnologie e il ruolo dei Distretti Industriali” (The transition to Industry 5.0. Incentives, Technologies and the Role of Industrial Districts) investigates the evolution of Italian production systems, with a particular focus on the transition from Industry 4.0, characterised by the adoption of digital technologies and automated systems, to Industry 5.0, oriented towards responsible and environmentally friendly growth.
Milanesio points out that the analysed transformation does not only concern the “internal dynamics of companies”, but is also closely linked to the “political and economic context”, in which a number of factors exert their influence: tax incentives and industrial districts in particular. Elements that are put in place to foster innovation and technological upgrading but whose effectiveness must be evaluated each time.
Marco Milanesio’s work provides a detailed analysis of the tax measures introduced to support businesses in promoting strategic investments, fostering organisational transformation, and increasing the competitiveness of the national production system. The paper also emphasises the positive effects of adopting digital solutions and intelligent systems on variables such as employment, profitability, and access to financial resources.
Then there is the issue of geographical location, with industrial districts functioning as catalysts and multipliers of growth possibilities. “It emerges,” explains Milanesio, “that companies located in areas with higher company densities and well-established support networks generally have easier access to tax incentives.”
Marco Milanesio’s research focuses on two key areas: the importance of synergy between technological innovation and targeted fiscal policies, and the fundamental role of the local area in ensuring the equitable distribution of innovation’s benefits through complementary strategies.
La transizione verso l’industria 5.0. Gli Incentivi, le Tecnologie e il ruolo dei Distretti Industriali
Marco Milanesio
Thesis, Polytechnic University of Turin, College of Management Engineering – Class LM/31, Master’s Degree in Management Engineering, 2025