Enhancing STEM Talents & Diversity 

ANE works to ensure STEM remains a top priority in Nordic and EU policy. We call for a strategic focus on developing technical capabilities that match Europe’s competitive and resilience needs, and for recognising diverse pathways into engineering and technology, including vocational, university, and lifelong learning routes.

We aim to inspire young people to pursue STEM and we work to increase women’s participation, retain senior engineers for vital knowledge transfer, and promote inclusive practices that value neurodivergent professionals

How we work

• We address the STEM skills gap and promote cross-border collaboration.
• We advocate for enhancing the education system to produce more specialists in STEM fields and boosting STEM education in primary and secondary schools to make it more appealing to younger generations.
• We advocate for lifelong learning opportunities and for the recognition of diverse pathways into engineering and technology.
• We highlight disparities in the workforce and educational field related to diversity and inclusion.
• We advocate for and share knowledge on practices that attract young people and women to STEM fields, retain seniors, and value neurodivergent professionals.

Latest reports

Beyond STEM: A New North Star for European Competitiveness

This paper challenges the traditional STEM narrative and urges policy makers to rethink how we develop technical talent in Europe. It highlights the need for a capability-centred approach—aligning education, industrial policy, and lifelong learning to build the specific skills needed for strategic sectors.

Reclaiming Europe’s Edge: Competitiveness through STEM Talent

ANE presents a detailed analysis of the STEM skills shortage and its impact on Europe’s global standing. This is the first time such an in-depth examination of the role of STEM talent in enhancing Europe’s competitiveness has been conducted.

Competences for a Sustainable Future

This report provides an overview of the future need for STEM and engineering skills in the transition to and during a circular economy. The benefits of transitioning to a circular economy outweigh the disadvantages. However, more efforts are needed to move from conceptualisation to implementation.