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FERRARA TECHNOPOLE
The Ferrara Technopole offers technology transfer services that enable companies to connect with researchers, benefit from excellent research expertise, and access advanced technological equipment for the development of innovation projects.
It consists of five research laboratories and an innovation center that are members of the Emilia-Romagna Region's High Technology Network:
Laboratory LTTA - Unife
Laboratory IN4 - Unife
Laboratory Terra&Acqua Tech - Unife
Laboratory Teknehub - Unife
Laboratory CNR STEAMS
Centre of innovation: CFR.
The research laboratories branch out to different university locations, particularly at the Polo Scientifico Tecnologico (at 1 Saragat Street), the Polo Biomedico Laboratory (at Rampari di San Rocco Street), the “Cube” Laboratories (at the former S. Anna Hospital, entrance from Mortara Street) and the TekneHub laboratory (13 Saragat Street).
The Consorzio Futuro in Ricerca CFR, is located at the Scientific-Technological Pole (at Via Saragat 1 - Block B, second floor), and CNR STEMS, is located at Via Canal Bianco, 28 in Ferrara at the industrial zone near the Ferrara Nord highway exit.
The Consorzio Futuro in Ricerca CFR is located at the Polo Scientifico Tecnologico (Via Saragat 1 – Block B, first floor), and CNR STEMS is located at Via Canal Bianco, 28 in Ferrara, in the industrial area near the Ferrara Nord highway exit.
The Ferrara Technopole Activity and Management Plan 2026–2027 (Piano di attività e gestione del Tecnopolo di Ferrara 2026-2027) (CUP:F78G25000020007) is a strategic project let by the University of Ferrara, acting as the managing body. The project seeks to consolidate the Technopole’s position as a key hub for businesses and institutions, fostering scientific research while driving economic growth and the region's attractiveness within the High Technology Network, in line with the regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) priorities.
By implementing the Plan, the Technopole will enhance its business support services, including onboarding, guidance and consultancy for start-ups and open innovation.
A key focus is placed on strengthening scouting and matching services to bridge the gap between supply and demand. This includes streamlining access to infrastructure, advanced equipment, commissioned research, consultancy, and laboratory analysis and testing services.
Furthermore, the Plan aims to bolster communication, marketing and promotional activities. Local engagement will be intensified through seminars, workshops and events held in-person, online or hybrid formats designed to disseminate research findings. These initiatives will be carried out in close collaboration with accredited laboratories, local partners and stakeholders, ART-ER and the regional Clust-ERs.
Finally, the project will pilot a specialized service dedicated to enhancing and accelerating research outcomes.
The project spans two years, with activities scheduled from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027.
The action is funded under the “Call for proposals from the managing organisations of the Emilia-Romagna Technopoles for the management and development of the Technopoles – 2025–2027” (Bando per la presentazione di proposte da parte dei Soggetti Gestori dei Tecnopoli dell’Emilia-Romagna per le attività di gestione e sviluppo dei Tecnopoli - 2025-2027) Regional Programme - ERDF Emilia-Romagna 2021-2027.
The Activity and Animation Plan of the Ferrara Technopole 2023-2025 (CUP: E78G22000020003), is a project through which the Ferrara Technopole intends to consolidate its positioning as a reference point for companies and institutions in order to enhance scientific research, stimulate industrial research and technology transfer, develop new business initiatives, generating an impact on the territory in terms of attractiveness and economic growth.
We aim to implement the function of access point and orientation to the supply of the regional innovation ecosystem by consolidating the Portal and enhancing the activities of reception, accompaniment and orientation, support for start-ups and open innovation and to strengthen the scouting and matching services between the demand and supply of innovation and applied research with respect to the use of infrastructure, equipment, commissioned research, consulting, analysis services and testing of laboratories.
It is also intended to strengthen communication, marketing and promotion activities, as well as territorial animation through the organization of seminars, workshops, events for the dissemination of research results in presence, online or hybrid, also in collaboration with its own accredited laboratories, partners and territorial stakeholders as well as Art-ER and regional Clust-ERs.
The expected results are the consolidation of the Tecnopole Portal; matching supply and demand for innovation and applied research through specialized services for companies; organizing events, initiatives, and meetings; and strengthening the communication and promotion plan through Tecnopole websites and social media, newsletters, and fairs.
The project is financed by the “Call for proposals from the Managing Entities of the Technopoles of Emilia-Romagna for the management and development activities of the Technopoles - 2023-2025” - PR-FESR EMILIA ROMAGNA 2021-2027.
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