So… can a new economic compass really tell you where your next EU project is most likely to win – and where you’re just wasting effort?
That’s the question behind my new book, Transition Science In The Economy: How Green, Digital, New Globalization, War Economy and Housing decide prosperity and risk, and behind this special episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles.
In this episode, I share the live presentation of the book launch – including the story of how Transition Science was built, and how you can use it to make smarter bets on EU-funded projects, innovation strategies, and national partnerships.
If you work with Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digital Europe, CERV, LIFE, Interreg or similar programmes in other parts of the world, this is about where your project fits in the bigger transition game – and how to stop flying blind.
In this episode you’ll see:
* Why GDP is no longer enough to understand risk, resilience and funding opportunities – and what Transition Science adds on top.
* The five linked transitions – Green, Digital, New Globalization, War Economy and Housing – and how they silently shape calls, scores and partnerships.
* How the AWTY composite index translates 150,000+ data points into concrete signals: where to pilot, where to scale, and where you’re walking into a development trap.
* What this means for EU project leaders and innovation managers:
* Which countries are easier to fund for certain transitions.
* Where you should look for partners – and where you should be more cautious.
* How to frame your project so it fits the transition story evaluators already have in their heads.
* Behind-the-scenes from the launch event: questions from the audience on cities, SMEs, universities, and policy-makers – and how they can all use Transition Science in practice.
If you want a big-picture map that still leads to very practical decisions (Which call? Which partner? Which country? When?), this episode is for you.
Watch or listen anywhere
Watch the full episode (video + context):
* On Substack (recommended):👉 https://fernandocgaspar.substack.com/podcast
* On YouTube (video playlist):👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhPsYe80-Wq1bOuVZmZGso_Kr3W8biIpx&si=2fr5iVhGLEwo2F3j
Listen only (audio):
* On Spotify:👉
* On Apple Podcasts:👉
Main CTA – Get the book
If you want the full framework – with all the data, charts and country profiles – grab the book:
📖 Transition Science In The Economy: How Green, Digital, New Globalization, War Economy and Housing decide prosperity and risk👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2F74L9M
It’s written for project leaders, policy-makers, founders and investors who need to navigate the five transitions without relying on guesswork or ideology.
My AI tools for EU projects
If you’re drafting or managing EU-funded projects, these two GPT tools are built to save you weeks of work and raise your scores:
🧠 SmartProposalAI (GPT)Your AI co-pilot for EU proposals.Paste your text and let it review your draft line by line against evaluator criteria – tightening objectives, results, impact and risks so you save time, avoid rework and raise your chances of funding.
👉 Learn more & use it here: https://rpb.li/YAm2E
🤝 Build Winning Consortia (GPT)An intelligent assistant to design stronger partnerships.Map roles, identify gaps, and stress-test partner fit so you assemble a fundable, credible team that evaluators will trust – not just a nice contact list.
👉 Learn more & use it here: https://payhip.com/b/vEPZd
Use this episode together with the book and these GPTs as your toolkit: big-picture Transition Science + practical AI assistants for your next call.
Let’s build this community
If this conversation helped you think differently about EU funding and transitions:
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And if you prefer shorter, sharper insights, follow me on LinkedIn:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandoacgaspar/
Want to be featured on InnovEU?
If you’re running – or planning – an EU-funded project and want to share your story, lessons and questions on the podcast, send me a private message and let’s schedule it.
Because Europe’s future is being shaped right now –and your project might just be part of the story.
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