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Auditors assess EU support for industry 4.0 and digital innovation in Europe

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04/09/2019

The European Court of Auditors is conducting an audit of EU support and funding for digitising industry and boosting digital innovation in Europe. The auditors will examine whether the European Commission provides effective support to Member States for digitisation of their industries, and helps start-ups and small- and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in their efforts to go digital.

The auditors have published a preview of the audit on digitising European industry. Audit previews provide information on an ongoing audit task. They are intended as a source of information for those interested in the policy or programmes being audited.

Industry 4.0 uses digital technology to connect people, things and processes in real time. This process radically changes manufacturing and the way business is done, and adds value through increased speed and efficiency. To keep up, companies worldwide will need to transform, which requires considerable investment.

In the EU, there are wide disparities in digital development between regions and sectors, ranging from over 63 % in computer programming to 4 % in construction. SMEs account for 99 % of all businesses, but less than a fifth are highly digitised. They need to be encouraged to digitise their work processes, as they often lack the resources required to face the challenge of digital transition on their own.

In recent years, the Commission and Member States have launched a number of initiatives to create a digital single market and digitise European industry, with actions in the area of data economy, the Internet of things and cloud computing.

What does the EU do?

In 2016, the Commission launched a Digitising European Industry initiative, which spurred the creation of digital innovation hubs. These “smart” centres help companies, in particular SMEs and start-ups, with the latest know-how and technology needed for their digital transformation. They also connect with investors in digital changes, and bring suppliers of digital innovations into contact with potential users.

Funding for the initiative amounts to €11.5 billion and is provided through the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme and the European Regional Development Fund. The Commission estimates it will stimulate public and private investment of almost €40 billion by 2020, and plans to continue to fund digital innovation over the 2021-2027 period.

The auditors will examine the Commission support lent to Member States in the development, implementation and follow-up of their digitisation strategies, and assess the level of support for digital innovation hubs across Europe. They will also investigate whether the Commission is helping to create a legal environment that is appropriate to the digital age and connectivity.

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Read the Audit preview: Digitising the European Industry  (European Court of Auditors)

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