Studies & Projects

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Eine Pyramide aus Holzklötzchen mit Kopf-Symbolen und einem Glühbirnen-Symbol an oberster Stelle

Interregional Innovation Investment: The I3 Support Facility

ongoing
 | Project

The I3 Support Facility boosts interregional projects in smart specialisation, with Prognos leading the Capacity Building Hub.

Höchstspannungsleitungen, davor PV-Anlagen

Extra-high voltage line Ganderkesee – St. Hülfe

2023
 | Project

Grid operator TenneT has put an important power line into operation in Lower Saxony. Prognos supported the communication for the project.

Bäume vor einem Wohnblock

Public participation in the Rostock Südstadt district

2024
 | Project

What will the future look like in the Südstadt district of Rostock? In an innovative and co-creative public participation process, Prognos and the participants developed criteria for a planning concept its further development.

Die Fertigungsanlage eines Autos aus der Vogelperspektive

Economic potential of the green tech sector in Bavaria

2024
 | Project

How powerful is the green tech industry in Bavaria? What is its economic significance? We examined these questions on behalf of the vbw using our envigos model.

Fahrender Bus

Promoting the use of electric buses in local public transport

2024
 | Project

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has been funding the e-bus market ramp-up since 2018. Together with our partners, we have been investigating how effective this funding has been.

Eine Wohnsiedlung mit Fahrrädern und Begrünung

Mid-term evaluation of the public sector loan facility

ongoing
 | Project

The Public Sector Loan Facility is an EU financing instrument to ensure a socially just transition to climate neutrality in the regions. Prognos and partners are evaluating the instrument.

Bergbaumuseum in Sangerhausen, Stadtteil Wettelrode, im Harz

Support for the Saxony-Anhalt Citizens’ Advisory Board on Structural Change

ongoing
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Prognos supports the citizens’ advisory council in incorporating the perspectives of the population into decision-making processes and advises the responsible staff unit of the State Chancellery.

Große Industrieanlage

Resilience and sovereignty of German industry

ongoing
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German industry is dependent on raw materials and preliminary products from abroad. On behalf of the Netzwerk Zukunft der Industrie e. V., Prognos analyses the supply chains and provides recommendations for action.

Blick übers Feld, im Hintergrund Strommasten und Windräder

In dialogue – electricity grid expansion in Germany

2023
 | Project

Prognos supports transmission and distribution system operators in the planning and construction communication of the various power line construction projects at the extra-high and high-voltage level.

Frau-Client mit VR-Brille auf der Baustelle

Digitisation strategy for Brandenburg

2021
 | Project

The digital transformation has long been underway in Brandenburg's economy as well. Prognos is developing a strategic framework for action to successfully exploit the potential of digitisation.

City of Cologne Urban Development Strategy - Economy

2024
 | Project

In order to secure and sustainably design commercial space in Cologne, Prognos developed a new urban development concept for the City of Cologne in exchange with stakeholders and members of the public.

Ein App zum digitalen Farming wird auf einem Tablet benutzt

North Rhine-Westphalia Green Economy Report 2024

2024
 | Project

The green economy is a driving force in North Rhine-Westphalia. Both gross value added and the number of people in employment are increasing at a faster rate than in other sectors of the economy.

Arbeiter in Recyclinganlage

Climate protection potential of the recycling economy

2024
 | Project

If Germany is to achieve its climate targets, additional efforts will be necessary. We calculated the potential for climate protection in the recycling economy on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Economy.

Blick von oben auf eine Autobahnbrücke

ADAC Mobility Index 2024

2024
 | Project

Mobility in Germany is becoming increasingly sustainable. However, the transport sector is yet to achieve its national and international climate targets. The ADAC Mobility Index looks at the reasons why.

Ein Arbeiter legt Solarpanele auf ein Dach

Impact of global crises on regional labour markets

ongoing
 | Project

A shrinking workforce, digitalisation and decarbonisation: Prognos examines the specific effects of global trends on regional labour markets.

Auf der rechten Seite ein Fluss, daneben eine Solarkraftanlage, dahinter Windkraftanlagen

Evaluation of the ERDF programmes of several federal states

ongoing
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How effectively do the federal states utilise ERDF funding? Prognos supports various federal states with the evaluation of their ERDF programmes.

Überflutete Lagerhalle

Network Klimaanpassung & Unternehmen.NRW

ongoing
 | Project

The network Klimaanpassung&Unternehmen.NRW (NKU) offers exchange, knowledge and market information on climate adaptation in North Rhine-Westphalia. Prognos is leading the network together with partners.

Eine Person sitzt an einem Laptop und hält eine leuchtende Glühbirne in der Hand

Monitoring and evaluation of the North Rhine-Westphalian innovation strategy (RIS3)

ongoing
 | Project

As part of ERDF funding 2021-2027, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia has developed a regional innovation strategy (RIS3). Prognos is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the strategy.

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