Tecnopolo di Ravenna
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Tecnopolo di Ravenna
Responsive Opportunities for Albania’s Dynamic Tourism Skills Ecosystem for Digital Innovation and Social Inclusion
Funding Programme
PR-FESR EMILIA-ROMAGNA 2021-2027
Durations
26 MONTHS
(OCTOBER 2025 – DECEMBER 2027)
Theme
SOCIAL INNOVATION
Project Description
The Tecnopolo project, part of the Emilia-Romagna ERDF Regional Programme 2021-2027, is a central player in the regional innovation ecosystem. Its role is twofold: acting as a territorial hub to bring the research activities of the High Technology Network’s laboratories closer to businesses, and serving as a strategic partner in enabling transformative innovation processes across the region. Emilia-Romagna is home to 11 managing bodies overseeing more than 20 industrial research sites, with the Tecnopoli network coordinated by ART-ER, the regional development agency. The Tecnopolo di Ravenna operates across three sites and includes eight laboratories accredited to the High Technology Network, involving more than 20 research groups. This robust network of facilities and expertise translates into concrete projects across key areas for regional development: from clean energy production to environmental protection, from innovative materials to marine technologies, through to the enhancement of historical heritage and workplace safety.
Objectives
For the 2025-2027 period, the project pursues the following objectives:
• Access point and guidance: strengthening the role of the Tecnopolo as a gateway for businesses and stakeholders, facilitating the scouting of research needs and access to laboratory infrastructure and equipment
• Technology transfer and acceleration: promoting the visibility of research outcomes with market potential, trialling services to raise their Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and facilitating matching with companies and start-ups
• Territorial engagement and capacity building: facilitating networking and the development of strategic initiatives through workshops, seminars and open innovation activities, including via platforms such as EROI
• Sustainability and digitalisation: supporting businesses in the challenges of the ecological and digital transition, in line with the Pact for Work and Climate and the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3); the project applies “climate tagging”, allocating at least 15% of resources to climate action and 10% to the circular economy
• International positioning: encouraging participation in European networks and projects, boosting the region’s appeal to investors and talent
Attività principali
Il progetto è articolato in pacchetti di lavoro (WP) che includono:
• analisi dei fabbisogni formativi, con mappatura dei gap di competenze nel turismo;
• co-progettazione di sei curricula modulari, allineati agli standard EQF e al modello delle micro-credenziali;
• formazione dei formatori (ToT) e supporto metodologico per trainer VET;
• mobilità transnazionale in Croazia per lo scambio di buone pratiche su digitale e inclusione;
• corsi pilota in Albania rivolti a discenti VET;
• mentorship per provider VET sull’inclusione di gruppi vulnerabili;
• policy e istituzionalizzazione, con raccomandazioni per il riconoscimento delle micro-credenziali;
• comunicazione, disseminazione e capitalizzazione, attraverso un portale di apprendimento online, attività di comunicazione coordinate ed eventi pubblici.
Role of CIFLA and Partners
Managing body
Municipality of Ravenna, Province of Ravenna, Municipality of Faenza and the University of Bologna
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