Keeping fabrics and food cool even if the temperature outside is very high and cooling buildings without the use of electric air conditioning and without releasing heat into the surrounding environment can be achieved by an air-insulated metamaterial being studied at ENEA, whose optical properties enable it to reach...
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Fusion, ENEA spin-off wins European award for technology transfer
The ENEA spin-off ICAS, a company also involving leading firms in the superconductivity sector such as Tratos Cavi and Criotec Impianti, has won the 2024 Fusion Technology Transfer Award, promoted by the European Commission, EUROfusion and Fusion for Energy (F4E). The award, granted to ICAS for the know-how it developed...
PRISM – ISM Award
The Institute of Structure of Matter (CNR-ISM) has established the PRISM Award to recognize the significant contributions of a researcher in the field of Matter Structure over the past five years. The goal is to promote both fundamental and applied research in the fields of materials science and matter technologies....
More than SBIR: Understanding the Many Ways to Engage with NIH
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the world’s largest biomedical research institute. Learn more about how the NIH can help innovators accelerate their new ideas and innovation. In this program, leaders from NIH will discuss the key elements of its mission to facilitate economic development. NIH has established itself...
ExPAnD: the strategic compass to guide Italian exports in the world
In an increasingly fragmented and competitive world, it becomes essential for Italian companies to know where to direct their commercial efforts and how to strengthen their presence in foreign markets. From this need comes ExPAnD, an advanced tool that supports companies, associations and institutions in identifying the countries and sectors...
Confindustria Chief calls for Major Industrial Investment, Energy Market Reform
Speaking at Confindustria’s national assembly in Bologna, President Emanuele Orsini outlined a bold agenda focused on industrial renewal, energy reform, and economic growth. He called on the Italian government and European institutions to launch an ambitious industrial strategy, tying it directly to GDP recovery. “We need to double down on...
Laura Toschi appointed new President of Almacube
Almacube, the innovation hub and business incubator of the University of Bologna and Confindustria Emilia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Laura Toschi as its new President. She succeeds Alessandro Grandi, whom we thank for his vision and leadership over the past years. Laura Toschi is an Associate...
SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities
Department of Defense (DoD) Funding Opportunities DoD SBIR 2025.4 Release 5: Nine topics – Army, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Release 6: Three topics – Army, Defense Health Agency (DHA) Release 7: Eight topics – Army, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Release 8: 68 topics – Army, U.S. Air...
Teodoro Valente Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Human Sciences: A Tribute to the Intersection of Research, Innovation, and Sustainability
In a solemn and well-attended ceremony, Link Campus University conferred the Honorary Doctorate in Human Sciences for Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability upon Professor Teodoro Valente, current President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to bridging scientific research, technological development, and social responsibility. A Bridge...
Confindustria Novara Vercelli Valsesia: Carlo Robiglio Appointed President
His appointment will be ratified at the Annual Assembly, scheduled for June 6 in Novara Carlo Robiglio has been appointed President of Confindustria Novara Vercelli Valsesia (CNVV) for the 2025-2029 term. The decision was made by CNVV’s General Council during its meeting on May 13, 2025. His appointment is pending...