Emilia-Romagna is a key region in Italy known for its industrial leadership, excelling in sectors like automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. It hosts a dynamic ecosystem supporting aerospace and mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on innovation in sectors like helicopters, aircraft, composite materials, and additive manufacturing. 

With a high GDP, a strong manufacturing workforce and top exporter per capita, it leads in Industry 4.0 and research, hosting a global Big Data center. 

The region’s strategic collaboration between public and private sectors, coupled with its policy support for aerospace, strengthens its position as a hub for aerospace development, backed by investments that will shape the industry’s future until 2027.