Companies
The National Research Council of Italy pays a particular attention to the cooperation with the industrial system. Actions include joint research programmes, research contracts, consulting, licensing and patent releases, foundation of research consortia and spin off companies, and many other initiatives aimed at enhancing the technology transfer processes to companies and business sectors.
A specific Structure devoted to Technology Transfer and Valorisation of research coordinates and connects the Cnr activities as regards the following topics: marketing research; intellectual property rights protection management and enhancement through the setting up of new technological enterprises; design and implementation of the technology transfer processes.
New study highlights southeastern Sicily's potential as a Mediterranean Hub for permanent CO2 mineral storage
A unique combination of favorable geological, logistical, and industrial conditions could make southeastern Sicily one of the Mediterranean’s leading hubs for permanent carbon dioxide (CO2) storage. That is the main conclusion of a study led by the Institute CNR- IGG in collaboration with Carbfix and the University of Pisa, recently published in the International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
Materials Commons to transform how Europe develops advanced materials
The Institute of Nanoscience of the National Research Council of Italy is participating in Materials Commons, a new European initiative aimed at bringing together shared digital resources, such as data and workflow tools, to form a connected European infrastructure that can be accessed through a single entry point. With its ambitious vision, Materials Commons will play a key role in accelerating innovation, supporting sustainability, and strengthening Europe’s leadership in advanced materials
Protection and valorisation of IPRs
CNR supports its researchers in protecting and valorizing the results of their research, promoting their exploitation in collaboration with industrial partners and/or other institutions. TTO of Cnr acts in coordination with the Departments and Institutes in order to regulate the procedures related to the different phases of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
The Languages of Accessibility and the Inclusive Enjoyment of Cultural Heritage
The University of Macerata organised a conference on the many issues connected to the enhancement and valorization of Cultural Heritage sites, especially in relation to disabilities
Spin-off promotion and support
The creation of spin-off companies is an instrument for Cnr to pursue its institutional objects even in conjunction with other public and private parties. It contributes to societal and economic development of knowledge and enhances relationships and interactions between research and industry
Technology transfer office
The Technology Transfer Office of Cnr (TTO) is responsible for all the activities related to TT, such as protection of research results and promotion and support for Spin-off creation. TTO is part of TTO CIRCLE sponsored by the JRC of the European Commission
Promotion and Marketing activities
Our Promotion and marketing activities are focused on generating opportunities for sharing research infrastructures by leveraging Cnr’s IPR portfolio, our scientists’ know-how and skills, as wells as our network of stakeholders