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PROGRESS TOWARDS INDUSTRY 5.0 |
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| NEWSLETTER 4. DECEMBER 2025 |
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| | FOREWORD
Welcome to the information letter prepared by the Horizon Europe PROSPECTS 5.0 project. The main goal of PROSPECTS 5.0 is to accelerate the transition to Industry 5.0 by enhancing the uptake of Industry 5.0 principles and practices by companies, local innovation ecosystems, SMEs/start-ups/scale-ups and industrial sectors. As we step into 2026, the final year of the PROSPECTS 5.0 project, we are excited to share key developments and what lies ahead. With two productive years behind us, the project is entering a decisive phase — one that will see the launch of our final deliverables, including the release of the PROSPECTS 5.0 Platform, dedicated training modules and webinars, and insightful assessment reports based on our use cases. This year will also be marked by a unique spring event, the Spring of Industry 5.0, designed to bring together our community in a hands-on format to explore progress, challenges, and opportunities. As always, we continue to support a growing ecosystem of companies, policy makers, researchers, and innovation enablers on their journey toward Industry 5.0 adoption. We hope this newsletter keeps you informed, engaged, and inspired — and that you’ll join us for the impactful milestones ahead. |
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| | | | This section recaps the most important news from June through December 2025. Explore how Industry 5.0 is moving from concept to implementation through new tools, collaborative workshops, and real-world use cases. |
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| | From framework to practice: PROSPECTS 5.0 rolls out Industry 5.0 assessment workshops |
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| How can companies measure their transition towards Industry 5.0? The PROSPECTS 5.0 project is working on the way. Earlier this year, PROSPECTS 5.0 delivered a key milestone: the Industry 5.0 Assessment Framework (I5.AF) — a co-created, KPI-based methodology that helps organisations measure their progress across three pillars of Industry 5.0: resilience, sustainability, and human-centricity. The I5.AF, co-developed and validated through a multi-stakeholder process (including companies, research organisations, and members of the Industry 5.0 Community of Interest, such as Digital Innovation Hubs, etc.), is designed to be practical, adaptable, and aligned with real-world needs. Now, the project is moving from theory to application by conducting a series of structured validation workshops with 14 industrial use cases across Europe. The goal: test the I5.AF in real-life settings, refine the scoring mechanisms, and explore how companies can use the framework to guide decision-making and strategic transformation. |
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| In each session, use case providers are invited to reflect on their current practices, score their performance using I5.AF indicators, and discuss areas of strength and improvement. These exchanges help identify what Industry 5.0 means in practice, and how it varies across sectors — from manufacturing and automotive to digital services and energy. By combining a solid methodological base with hands-on validation, PROSPECTS 5.0 is building an evidence-driven foundation for Industry 5.0 transformation in Europe. |
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| | USE CASE HIGHLIGHT: TRYGONS SME from Greece |
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| In this interview, we spoke with our use case provider, TRYGONS S.A. (Greece), a composite parts manufacturer operating in the maritime and automotive sectors. The conversation highlights the benefits of adopting Industry 5.0 principles, the challenges SMEs encounter during this transition, and practical advice for organisations beginning their own transformation journey. |
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| | DISCOVER PROSPECTS 5.0 ON ZENODO |
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| The project has an official community on Zenodo, providing open access to project publications and materials. The repository brings together deliverables, reports, publications and other resources to support knowledge sharing and long-term availability of project outputs. New items will be added as they are released, ensuring continued access to the project’s results. |
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| | | To support evidence-based progress toward Industry 5.0, PROSPECTS 5.0 continues to advance its analytical tools and knowledge base. |
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| The second PROSPECTS 5.0 Patent Analysis is offering an updated overview of innovation trends in key Industry 5.0 domains, including digitalisation, automation technologies and readiness analysis tools. The report examines leading patent holders, filing strategies and geographic patterns, with a particular focus on developments from 2022–2025. It also provides a refined and more targeted methodology compared to the first analysis, enabling clearer insights into patents directly related to manufacturing activities. |
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| | | 📅 1 July 2025 📍 Leuven, Belgium |
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| PROSPECTS 5.0 has successfully completed its mid-term review, marking 18 months of coordinated work across all work packages. Partners gathered to present progress, assess interim results, and align the next steps for the second half of the project. The review confirmed that PROSPECTS 5.0 remains on track to deliver its planned methodological, analytical, and implementation objectives. |
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| | 📅 15 October 2025 📍 Bilbao, Spain |
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| During the General Assembly meeting in Bilbao, Spain, partners reviewed overall project progress and discussed priorities for the next phase. The meeting also featured a presentation of the ZEUKO use case, an overview of the Basque Digital Innovation Hub, and a visit to TECNALIA’s Human–Machine Interaction and Testing & Experimentation facilities. |
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| | | SAVE THE DATE THE SPRING OF INDUSTRY 5.0 IS COMING |
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| 🗓 March 2026 📍 Kortrijk, Belgium (Flanders Make) |
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| PROSPECTS 5.0 is preparing a unique event dedicated to accelerating Industry 5.0 adoption in Europe. Planned for March 2026 (tentative), the Spring of Industry 5.0 event will be a hands-on gathering co-organised with the projects SEISMEC, BRIDGES 5.0, and SkillAIbility. Unlike a traditional conference, this event will function as an Industry 5.0 Transformation Retreat — bringing together diverse stakeholders to co-create, reflect, and take action.
This event is for you if you are: An industrial company looking to become more sustainable, resilient, and human-centric A Digital Innovation Hub or technology provider supporting companies in their transition A policy advisor or business support organisation working on the future of European industry A researcher or innovation project partner developing tools, frameworks or training for I5.0 A start-up, scale-up, or SME exploring how to scale with Industry 5.0 values
Expect a dynamic mix of live demonstrations, interactive workshops, peer exchanges, and tool testing.
More details coming soon — agenda, registration, and logistics.
Don’t miss the registration announcement! |
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| Join us for an interactive online roundtable bringing together leading voices from the Horizon Europe projects AI REDGIO 5.0, Bridges 5.0, PROSPECTS 5.0, SEISMEC, SkillAIbility, and Up-Skill to explore the evolving landscape of Industry 5.0. |
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| | | | UPDATES FROM OTHER RELEVANT INITIATIVES |
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| Inside the SEISMEC Pilot Demos |
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| Discover a selection of SEISMEC pilot demonstrations, ranging from VR-based welding training and tourism flow analytics to explainable AI for airport safety, wearable stress detection and user-centred evaluations of voice-picking systems, offering a clear view of how human-centric technologies are taking form across real workplaces. |
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Join our Growing Industry 5.0 Community of Interest! |
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| Vibrant and diverse network of organisations committed to shaping the human-centric, sustainable, and resilient future of European industry. |
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| With now over 80 members from across Europe — including companies, Digital Innovation Hubs, research centres, EU projects, and industry associations — the Prospects 5.0 Community of Interest plays a key role in validating and co-creating the results of PROSPECTS 5.0. |
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| Why join?Share experience and exchange insights with peers implementing Industry 5.0 principles. Contribute to the validation of the Industry 5.0 Assessment Framework (I5.AF) and tools. Access and enrich the WIKI 5.0 repository of use cases and implementation strategies. Participate in targeted feedback activities, interviews, workshops, and pilot testing. Connect with stakeholders from across sectors and regions shaping the transition to Industry 5.0.
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| | Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. |
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