Regione Lombardia brings talent to companies

(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - The Lombardy Region is launching the 'Talents - Transfer of Knowledge' measure to promote the entry of highly specialised figures into companies. With the approval by the Regional Council, under the direction of the Councillor for Economic Development, Guido Guidesi, there is more than just intervention: the Region is drawing a clear line, pointing the way for the national economic system. In an ever-changing global context, the objective is clear: to strengthen Lombardy's small and medium-sized enterprises through the employment of PhDs and highly qualified professionals, transforming academic knowledge into a concrete lever for growth. For the Region, this is not an isolated measure, but the building block of a broader strategy that aims to definitively weld the relationship between universities and businesses. And therein lies the different vision compared to the national level, where a model centred mainly on strengthening the academic system continues to be favoured. The Lombardy Region, on the other hand, is taking a step in a different direction: it is bringing talent into companies, where innovation translates into production, employment and competitiveness.

In detail, the measure intervenes in a direct and structural manner, with non-repayable contributions of up to 70% of recruitment costs: up to EUR 56,000 per year for open-ended contracts and up to EUR 48,000 for fixed-term contracts. For the institution, these numbers are the result of a precise political will: to support those who produce and create a stable bridge between research and industry. It is not just a matter of incentivising skilled employment, but of building an ecosystem in which universities, research centres and companies dialogue in a continuous and productive manner. A model in which human capital becomes the real engine of development and in which knowledge does not remain confined to laboratories, but enters production processes, generating real value. In this way, the Lombardy Region wants to show that it is able to anticipate economic transformations and not chase them. The decision to strengthen the link between training and enterprise represents a clear political vision: to make the region increasingly attractive, competitive and capable of facing global challenges.