Innovation fo Sustainability in EU programs: a qualitative analysis of academic and policy papers

Abstract

The Master thesis will try to investigate the sustainability concept in the European Union framework and its relationship with innovation. Innovation will be a key determinant to foster sustainable growth for the future of Europe and keep European competitiveness. Two main research questions have been identified: - What is the academic discourse that links EGD, H2020, and Horizon Europe with sustainable innovation? - What is the policy perspective that links the European Green Deal, Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe??

The identified goals are: Identify the pillars and main components of the European Green Deal, Horizon 2020, and Horizon Europe; • Find and understand the potential limits of the European Green Deal, Horizon 2020, and Horizon Europe; • Understand what types of innovations and based on what it is plausible to expect in the next years; • What type of industries will drive the supposed sustainable innovation in Europe;