Focus
Creativity, design, and innovation are central to maintaining the competitiveness of Italian firms in the global economy. Companies that combine traditional craftsmanship with industrial production, especially in Made in Italy sectors like luxury fashion and design, gain a strong competitive edge. By integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, they enhance artisanal processes, boost efficiency, and create innovative products that merge heritage skills with digital innovation. This combination of know-how and technology drives national growth and strengthens Italy’s global presence.

Goals
-  Promote Industry 4.0 in craftsmanship to enhance efficiency, quality, and product innovation.
-  Combine tradition and innovation by supporting artisans and companies in the digital transition.
- Showcase Made in Italy excellence through the integration of heritage skills and advanced technologies.
-  Build collaborative networks among artisans, designers, and technologists to create innovative products and business models.

Creativity and "Made in Italy" sector
The integration of craftsmanship and industrial production marks a key step for the knowledge economy. Creativity today is recognized not only as a dimension of thought but as a practical activity: “doing” is a way of thinking. Italian companies that successfully combine management skills with spaces for imagination and hands-on creation are more innovative and competitive, particularly in Made in Italy sectors. Industrial capacity for customization, supported by traditional know-how and Industry 4.0 technologies, represents a core competitive advantage and a driver of national growth.

Focus
All stakeholders, from researchers to professionals, policy makers and citizens must contribute to achieve sustainable development and the SDGs.  Researchers have to provide the acquired knowledge, whereas professionals and policy makers need the capacity to face and manage complex issues. Citizens’ engagement is necessary in order to promote a constructive dialogue that supports both research and policy.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium quis, sem. Nulla consequat massa quis enim. Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu. In enim justo, rhoncus ut, imperdiet a, venenatis vitae, justo. Nullam dictum felis eu pede mollis pretium. Integer tincidunt. Cras dapibus. Vivamus elementum semper nisi. Aenean vulputate eleifend tellus. Aenean leo ligula, porttitor eu, consequat vitae, eleifend ac, enim. Aliquam lorem ante, dapibus in, viverra quis, feugiat a, tellus. Phasellus viverra nulla ut metus varius laoreet. Quisque rutrum. Aenean imperdiet. Etiam ultricies nisi vel augue. Curabitur ullamcorper ultricies nisi. Nam eget dui. Etiam rhoncus. Maecenas tempus, tellus eget condimentum rhoncus, sem quam semper libero, sit amet adipiscing sem neque sed ipsum. Nam quam nunc, blandit vel, luctus pulvinar, hendrerit id, lorem. Maecenas nec odio et ante tincidunt tempus. Donec vitae sapien ut libero venenatis faucibus. Nullam quis ante. Etiam sit amet orci eget eros faucibus tincidunt. Duis leo. Sed fringilla mauris sit amet nibh. Donec sodales sagittis magna. Sed consequat, leo eget bibendum sodales, augue velit cursus nunc,

Focus
Sustainable logistics is a key driver for competitiveness, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in both global supply chains and urban contexts. Growing urbanization and international trade require innovative solutions capable of reducing environmental impacts while ensuring the smooth movement of goods and people. Urban innovation in logistics and mobility policies provides effective tools to optimize transport systems, improve service quality, and strengthen the relationship between enterprises, institutions, and local communities. Academic research in this field plays a central role in developing evidence-based models, guidelines, and strategies that support policy-making and business practices. By fostering collaboration across disciplines and sectors, research on sustainable logistics and urban innovation contributes to the creation of resilient economies and more sustainable cities.

Goals
-  Advance sustainable logistics solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and support resilient supply chains in both local and global contexts.
- Promote urban innovation by developing policies, models, and tools that optimize transport systems and improve mobility within cities.
- Foster collaboration between enterprises, institutions, and local communities to strengthen networks and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Generate knowledge and guidelines that inform policy-making and business practices, contributing to sustainable and competitive urban economies.

European Projects
An international network of researchers and institutions develops projects in transport, logistics, and supply chain management aligned with the European Union agenda. These projects, supported by funding from the EU and the European Commission, involve countries within European MacroRegions, including the Adriatic and Ionian, Alpine, Baltic Sea, and Danube regions. They focus on generating innovative solutions and policy guidance specifically for the sustainable logistics sector, promoting environmentally responsible, efficient, and resilient transport and supply chain systems. By integrating sustainability into logistics, these initiatives have become strategic for enhancing the competitiveness and long-term success of economic and productive systems across all territorial levels.

Researchers Network
Marco Mazzarino (Head of Unit), Maurizio Cociancich, Luca Braidotti