The purpose of the project is to research and develop more innovative smart products and services to increase the efficiency of production, operation and use of high value-added resources based on advanced KET and digital technologies. By establishing a strategic innovation partnership and launching this research and development project in the regional value chains of smart industry and green growth of Northern Croatia, the goal is to contribute to the transformation of manufacturing industries towards smart, connected and sustainable production and demonstrate an innovative production management model for Industries 4.0 and 5.0, as well as to develop high value-added products and services and contribute to solving key social challenges of the region of Northern Croatia.