AI4SUSTAIN

Empowering the European Workforce for the Green and Digital Transition through Artificial Intelligence

The green and digital transition is reshaping industries, occupations, and the skills required for tomorrow's workforce. AI4SUSTAIN is a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges (MSCA) project that brings together leading universities, research organisations, technology companies, and industry partners from across Europe to develop innovative AI- driven solutions that support this transformation.

By fostering international collaboration and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, the project aims to bridge the gap between research, industry, and society, creating practical solutions that strengthen Europe's capacity for sustainable growth and digital innovation.

Project Objectives

AI4SUSTAIN focuses on developing innovative approaches that help individuals, organisations, and policymakers prepare for the rapidly evolving labour market. The project aims to:

• Explore how Artificial Intelligence can support skills development and workforce adaptation.
• Identify emerging skills required for the green and digital economy.
• Develop innovative digital tools and methodologies for workforce reskilling and upskilling.
• Strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, and public organisations through international knowledge exchange.
• Promote the responsible, transparent, and human-centred use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Contribute to sustainable economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness across Europe.

International Collaboration

AI4SUSTAIN is built on the principle that today's societal challenges require international and cross-sector collaboration. The project creates opportunities for researchers, engineers, technology developers, and innovation professionals to work together, exchange expertise, and develop solutions that can be applied across different countries and industries.

Through staff exchanges and collaborative research activities, participants gain new knowledge, strengthen long-term partnerships, and accelerate the transfer of research into real-world applications.

Expected Impact

AI4SUSTAIN will contribute to the development of a more resilient, skilled, and future-ready European workforce. By combining expertise in Artificial Intelligence, sustainability, digital transformation, and workforce development, the project aims to deliver practical solutions that support innovation, improve organisational capabilities, and help Europe successfully navigate the green and digital transition.