The Competitiveness Research Network (CompNet) is a leading European research initiative focused on advancing the understanding of competitiveness and productivity dynamics. Established in 2012 by the European System of Central Banks, CompNet was founded to foster collaboration between policymakers and researchers on competitiveness-related issues.

At the heart of CompNet’s activities is the development of a high-quality, micro-founded dataset that provides detailed productivity indicators across approximately 20 European countries. Now in its 10th edition, this dataset is widely recognized for its analytical rigor and is made available to researchers upon request.

Since 2017, CompNet has operated as an independently funded and regulated network, hosted by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH). As of January 2025, CompNet has become part of the IWH Center for Productivity and the Business Cycle (IWH-CBPD), reinforcing its role within a broader institutional framework dedicated to productivity and macroeconomic research.

CompNet is supported by its Members, who contribute through financial support (Funding Institutions) or by providing and processing data (Data Providers). All Members are actively engaged in research and policy work related to productivity and are united by a commitment to enhancing access to granular data and strengthening the understanding of productivity drivers.