09/2026 – Firms Under Pressure to Adapt

Businesses manoeuvre through a constantly changing landscape shaped by economic crises, societal change and the transition towards more climate-friendly production. Their responses show how differently businesses deal with new challenges and which factors strengthen or limit their capacity to adapt.

This issue of ZEW Monthly, themed “Firms Under Pressure to Adapt”, shares insights on how founders’ mindsets influence start-ups’ responses to crises, why the number of firm closures is rising, how inclusive and innovative work organisation can strengthen companies, and which forms of support can effectively foster green innovation.