Linking Research, Innovation, and Health in Friuli Venezia Giulia
The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, known for its commitment to fostering innovation, has seen a significant boost in 2023. According to recent data, the number of incoming foreign researchers and professors to the region's Scientific and Innovation System (SiS FVG) has increased by almost 4,000 units, totalling 7,854.
This influx of international talent predominantly belongs to the scientific areas of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, ICT, Earth and Universe Sciences. This diversity of expertise is a testament to the region's attractiveness as a pole of excellence for research and innovation.
One of the key players in this innovative landscape is the University of Trieste, which is collaborating with Performance Medical Technologies (PMT) to develop innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding and a protocol between the Region and the Commonwealth of Virginia, aims to create synergies between the industrial world and the research world.
PMT, a U.S.-based company, established its operations in the region on April 15th, 2021, with a focus on developing new therapeutic options for neurodegenerative diseases, particularly early-stage Parkinson's. The company's projected investment in Friuli Venezia Giulia is €3 million, and around ten new hires are expected over the next three years.
The Friuli Venezia Giulia Life Sciences Cluster, managed by the Alto Adriatico "Andrea Galvani" Technological Pole Società Benefit, counts over 170 active realities. Between 2019 and 2023, the Life Sciences sector in the region registered around 5,000 employees and a turnover close to 1 billion euros.
The new operational headquarters of PMT is located in the Urban Center of Trieste, where it carries out research and development activities in partnership with the university, the regional Health and Labor Departments. This collaboration underscores the region's efforts to facilitate collaboration between the public and private sectors, focusing on innovation.
The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region's innovative performance is not limited to the arrival of PMT. The region has consistently ranked high in the Regional Innovation Scoreboard, a comprehensive analysis of the innovative performance of over 200 European regions. This scoreboard serves as a testament to the region's commitment to fostering a dynamic, growing research ecosystem.
The Friuli Venezia Giulia Life Sciences Cluster, along with the University of Trieste and other institutions within SiS FVG, creates an integrated network recognised for its strong innovation performance at the European level. This network emphasises international collaborations, making the region an internationally oriented environment with high-level scientific expertise from all over the world.
While there are no direct statistics or explicit data available regarding the increase of foreign researchers and professors in SiS FVG between 2023 and previous years, the region's commitment to fostering a dynamic, growing research ecosystem suggests a potentially increasing involvement of foreign researchers and professors in the region's scientific system.
In conclusion, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region continues to thrive as a hub of innovation, attracting international investments and realities in biomedical research. The arrival of PMT is a significant step in this ongoing journey, contributing to the region's efforts in developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
- The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, a hub of innovation, witnessed a notable increase of 4,000 foreign researchers and professors in 2023, as part of the Scientific and Innovation System (SiS FVG).
- The surge in international talent is predominantly from scientific areas such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, ICT, Earth and Universe Sciences, and Environmental Science.
- Among the key players fostering innovation is the University of Trieste, collaborating with PMT to develop innovative therapies for neurological disorders, specifically early-stage Parkinson's.
- In the realm of health and wellness, PMT's focus on neurodegenerative diseases and projected investment of €3 million, along with the expected hiring of ten new employees over three years, reflects an expanding role in finance and business.
- The Friuli Venezia Giulia Life Sciences Cluster, boasting over 170 active entities, has registered around 5,000 employees and a turnover near 1 billion euros between 2019 and 2023, demonstrating the sector's growth and transition into a self-development and lifestyle priority.
- PMT's new operational headquarters in Trieste operates in partnership with the university, regional Health and Labor Departments, reinforcing the region's commitment to fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, with a particular focus on technology and education.
- The region's innovative growth, as highlighted by its high rankings in the Regional Innovation Scoreboard, transcends the arrival of PMT and encompasses multiple sectors, including space and astronomy, creating a globally oriented environment with wide-ranging scientific expertise.
