Abstract
The growing interest and prominent position of urban environments in the European policy agenda contrast sharply with the limited attention they have received in existing research regarding their role in twin transitions. This article examines whether and to what extent the expansion of the Information and Technology (ICT) sector in urban settings influences their advancement in green technology domains. Leveraging a unique dataset focused on city-level developments, we find that cities with a larger ICT sector are more likely to experience the emergence of green technologies. Moreover, our analysis reveals that examining the heterogeneity of green technologies uncovers significant policy insights. Specifically, a more dynamic ICT sector contributes to notable advancements in cutting-edge technological fields like carbon capture and storage, energy production, and transportation.