17.3.9
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovation is a defining characteristic of UTH’s strategy and governance. The University’s Action Plan and Strategic Vision emphasise research and innovation, technology transfer, and digital transformation as pillars for regional development. This is operationalised through structures such as One Planet Thessaly that provides expert support in project development, IP management, consortia building and exploitation strategies across Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ and other programmes.
UTH coordinates and participates in several major European projects at the interface of innovation and infrastructure: ARSINOE (climate-resilient regions), NEXOGENESIS (AI-enabled nexus policies), NEXUSNET (network on the water–energy–food nexus), and DiBluCa (Digital Blue Carrier for a Post-Carbon Future in aquaculture) all develop advanced digital tools, decision-support systems and innovative curricula that serve public authorities, industry and civil society.(ARSINOE Project) These projects frequently involve living labs and pilot applications in real-world infrastructure systems.
Infrastructure investments on UTH campuses—including new student residences and modernised facilities—are designed to be energy-efficient, accessible and digitally connected, aligning with SDG9’s emphasis on sustainable, resilient infrastructure that supports innovation and learning.(EBRD)