Studies & Projects

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Prospects of the railway line Amsterdam – Noord Netherlands – Hamburg

2021

How would the expansion of the rail link between Amsterdam, Noord Netherlands and Hamburg affect socio-economic development? On behalf of the North Netherlands Region, we assessed the potentials.

Containerschiff fährt über den Ozean

Success model of the German economy put to the test

2021

The globalisation dynamic is stagnating worldwide. In a study, Prognos develops new growth strategies for the export-oriented German economy.

Blick von unten auf Flaggen der EU

Smart specialisation

2021

On behalf of the European Commission, Prognos and partners analysed all the smart specialisation strategies across the EU. The aim was to determine whether the priorities are set wisely.

Gefährliche Abfälle in Tonnen

Waste Management Plan NRW

2021

Prognos waste experts were commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment, Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to update the 2008 Waste Management Plan.

Erfahrener Ingenieur erklärt die Probleme bei Bauarbeiten. Teamwork auf der Baustelle.

The future of construction

2021

For the building industry, climate protection is moving into the centre. Because it is one of the largest consumers of resources and energy. Study for the Future Council of the vbw.

Ein Mann öffnet sein Geschäft. Auf einem grünen Schild steht "Geöffnet"

Economic development in Germany and Bavaria until 2040

2021

Bavaria and Germany can make up for the GDP slump caused by Corona by 2022. Prognos prepared a forecast on economic dynamics until 2040 for the vbw.

Junge Mutter spricht zu ihrem kleinen Sohn

The situation of single or separated parents

2021

The 43rd Family Research Monitor presents new figures, facts and study results on the situation of single and separated parents in Germany.

Sohn eines alleinerziehenden Vaters, der mit Spielzeugblöcken spielt

Learning from the Corona crisis

2021

Experiences and new impulses for company reconciliation policy.

Smartwatch kontaktloses Bezahlen. Mit intelligenter Uhr an der U-Bahn-Station zu bezahlen.

City life of the future

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Prognos is part of the consortium of the BMI programme Model Projects Smart Cities (MPSC).

Versuche mit einer Wasserstoff-Brennstoffzelle in einem Labor

Technology & Innovation Centre for Hydrogen

2021

The BMVI wants to promote an innovation and technology center for hydrogen. Prognos and its partners are evaluating the concepts of four German regions and investigating their feasibility.

Ältere Studentinnen und Studenten sind umgeben von wissenschaftlichen Laptop

Digital Higher Education

2021

Prognos AG has been evaluating the BMBF's funding activities in the research field of "Digital Higher Education" since the end of 2020.

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Technical CO2 sinks

2021

To achieve climate neutrality, CO2 must be removed from the atmosphere. Prognos prepared an expert report on technical CO2 sinks for dena.

Eine Familie sitzt auf dem Boden und spielt ein Gesellschaftsspiel

Services for families in Germany

2021

Family education and family counselling facilities in Germany have a wide reach and support people in different social situations. This is shown in a study for the BMFSFJ.

Handwerkerin und Handwerker begutachten Pläne

How effective are EU support programs for innovation in SMEs?

2021

The EU offers a wide range of innovation support for SMEs. Together with partners, Prognos investigated the extent to which the EU funding programs achieve their goals.

Bepflanzte Hauswand eines Hochhauses

Climate-Neutral Germany 2045

2021

Together with the Öko-Institut and the Wuppertal Institute, we have investigated how Germany can achieve its climate targets even before 2050.

Windrad auf einem Rapsfeld

Climate neutrality & security of supply in the electricity market

2021

Assessment of the security of supply until 2030 of the scenarios KN2050 and KN2045 from the study "Climate Neutral Germany".

Eine Ingenieurin und ein Ingenieur arbeiten gemeinsam an einem Laptop.

Evaluation of the cluster initiatives

2021

For the EU Commission, we evaluate the EU cluster programmes together with CSES and IDEA Consulting Group.

großes Frachtschiff mit Containern beladen fährt an einem Hafen und Hochhäusern dahinter vorbei

Prognos Economic Outlook® (PEO®)

2021

In uncertain times, there is a growing demand for orientation. PEO® delivers independent figures. Based on our economic models we project the coming 25 years.

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