We aim to co-develop a cutting-edge nanofabrication process for superconducting devices that unite quantum and classical systems. The program integrates superconductors with epitaxial semiconductor platforms to build hybrid circuits at the nanoscale. We seek a partner with proven capabilities in MBE—preferably InAs-based thin films—and advanced superconductor patterning for Josephson junctions and SQUIDs using ion-beam etching or direct-write lithography. The objective is a scalable, high-yield process for complex superconducting circuits, accelerating energy-efficient HPC and truly post-silicon computing.

We advance innovative biotechnological approaches leveraging marine biota, especially plankton-associated microbiota, with two main goals: sustainable aquaculture (selection/optimization of beneficial microbial consortia, improved resilience and production quality) and bioremediation of polluted coastal sediments and waters (targeted bio-stimulation/augmentation, functional monitoring). We seek academic and industry partners for co-development, field validation, and data/know-how exchange, aiming for a fast track to PoC in coastal pilot sites.

We develop collaborative machines and components that, together with operators, monitor and optimize quality, productivity, and environmental impact. The approach combines physics-informed machine learning for probabilistic, incrementally learned Digital Twins, mechatronic virtual prototyping, and edge sensors for process/machining monitoring, plus robust multi-objective optimization with preference modeling. Key challenges addressed: accuracy under data scarcity, uncertainty management, efficient calibration, and field-level proof of robustness in traditional industries.

We propose a joint R&D program to design and test soil biofertilizer inocula combining AMF and beneficial bacteria. Goals: (1) optimize AMF-bacteria consortia by crop and soil type; (2) assess effects on growth, nutrient uptake and yield in greenhouse and multi-site field trials; (3) reduce chemical fertilizer use for greener production. With a Chinese partner, we will validate performance from tropical to arid systems, exchange strains and know-how, and co-develop protocols, QA and data packages toward field-ready biofertilization suitable for wide adoption.

TRAGR4FUTURE strengthens Master-level training in tropical agronomy by building a UNIFI-led alliance with leading Chinese institutions. The program co-develops blended teaching and applied exercises (lectures, seminars, discussion groups, adaptive research, and staff/student mobility), linking local genetic resources, cultural food heritage, and traditional practices with advanced approaches to sustainable land and water management. A distinctive element connects the “Made in Italy” quality model to tropical-origin products co-created with Chinese partners. We seek universities and research centers for co-development and pilot activities that translate academic knowledge into market-oriented, high-quality outputs for resilient, sustainable agri-food systems.

We propose to extend our machine/deep learning methods for X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) metal analysis—validated on Roman coins and Greek/Punic arrowheads—to Chinese museum collections. The goal is a standard protocol for CH investigations and rapid, robust interpretation of chemical data to classify alloy families, infer provenance and chronology, and support collection digitization. Each object’s chemical “fingerprint” enables non-invasive heritage protection (movement/trafficking/theft alerts). A protected database will retain sensitive data while exposing task-specific answers to curators, researchers and security agencies.

We seek partners for a multinational study on Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS) and PASC/Long COVID to quantify incidence, clinical trajectories, risk factors, immunogenicity, and candidate interventions, including comparative analyses versus PAIS after other ARIs. In parallel, we are developing AI for pandemic preparedness: novel data-to-insight pipelines (agentic-AI-ready transformations), tabular foundation and Bayesian models for rapid epidemiological characterization, causal AI for early treatment-effect evaluation, and genomic language models for mutation forecasting—built with public-health institutes, hospitals, practitioners, and patients. We also provide CRO services (regulatory, site/start-up, monitoring, reporting) for pharmacological and non-pharmacological studies in Europe.

We seek strategic partners to co-develop and launch small-molecule products across China, Europe, and the US, leveraging dual-region manufacturing and mirrored quality systems. Engagements can include China-based API production (CDE-compliant) or EU/US manufacturing (FDA-compliant), with tech transfer, process optimization/scale-up, DMF/CMC authoring, and regulatory pathway support. We propose a joint R&D team in China, integrated with our Italian group, to accelerate generics and NCEs, de-risk supply, and compress timelines from lab to market.

We seek partners to expand our research scope, share methodological approaches, and develop cross-cultural ethical AI frameworks that bridge various perspectives on responsible technology development. Among the expected outcomes: consultancy opportunities, joint research publications, joint participation in international calls, collaborative ethical assessment tools across diverse cultural and regulatory environments. We envision these prospective partnerships as fostering long-term intellectual exchange and contributing to the establishment of globally informed standards for ethical AI development that respect and incorporate multiple worldviews.

We seek Chinese insurance partners to co-develop on-demand, usage-based coverage for shared mobility across motorcycles, EVs, and light commercial fleets. The collaboration will align underwriting with driver/vehicle digital-twin scores, enable dynamic pricing, and integrate instant policy binding, claims automation, and fraud-risk controls. We propose regulatory sandbox pilots with local carriers to validate loss ratios and user experience, supported by privacy-by-design data governance. In parallel, we are open to strategic equity partners to co-fund and launch a Volvero pilot in Asia.