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Friuli launches Foramba project for Argentine youth and examines AI adoption in SMEs

Foramba project Argentine youth Friuli craftsmanship AI adoption Italian SMEs

The Foramba project, titled ‘Artigianato tra radici e futuro’, has launched in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The initiative brings six young Argentines of Friulian descent to the region to study local craftsmanship and explore professional opportunities. Supported by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, the project is a collaboration between Ente Friuli nel Mondo, Confartigianato-Imprese Udine, and Civiform. From October 19 to October 30, participants will engage in theoretical and practical training, including visits to breweries, dairies, wineries, and manufacturing firms in sectors such as woodworking, mechanics, and construction.

Separately, Nomisma and UniCredit have presented research regarding the adoption of Artificial Intelligence among Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The findings highlight a potential competitive disadvantage for SMEs if they fail to keep pace with larger corporations. Discussions at the AI.DEA Forum in Varignana emphasized the need for financial institutions like UniCredit to facilitate innovation through support in cybersecurity, data protection, and ecosystem building to help SMEs bridge the technological gap.

Entities

Civiform · Confartigianato-Imprese Udine · Ente Friuli nel Mondo · KPMG · Nomisma · Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia · Siemens · UniCredit

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] AI is identified as a potential growth lever to counter declining demographics in Italy. www.futuro-europa.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] UniCredit reported a growth rate of 7% over the last 12 months, compared to a national growth rate of 1%. www.lacronaca24.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] UniCredit aims to support SME innovation through financial support, ancillary products like cybersecurity, and an ecosystem of partners. www.lacronaca24.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Italian productivity has decreased by 0.4% over the last 25 years, compared to a 27% increase in Europe. www.futuro-europa.it

Sources

Alla Civiform di Cividale avviato il progetto Foramba [www.ilpais.it]
Progetto Foramba: 6 giovani argentini di origini friulane in regione per “studiare” l'artigianato [friulisera.it]
Nomisma AI.DEA: Forum di Varignana [www.futuro-europa.it]
IA e Banche, Taricani (UniCredit): “Devono fluidificare percorso di innovazione delle Pmi” [www.lacronaca24.it]
“Caro Domani”, il progetto di Fondazione Vincenzo Casillo che ascolta i desideri dei giovani del Sud [www.lasestina.unimi.it]
Dall’Argentina al Friuli per imparare l’artigianato: sei giovani sulle orme dei nonni [www.friulioggi.it]
KPMG e Siemens, da Nomisma confronto utile per capire aspettative imprese sull’AI [www.lapresse.it]