Partners 2016

Consorzio Roma Ricerche

Consorzio Roma Ricerche (CRR), created in Rome (Italy) in 1986 as a nonprofit organization formed by private and public entities, is specialized in innovation technology transfer. CRR mission is to encourage and facilitate the exchange and collaboration between the world of research and the industry. Starting from fostering and supporting collaborative actions among its members, Consorzio Roma Ricerche promotes the transfer of knowledge and technology to those enterprises that aim to improve their competiveness.
Thanks to the experience gained over the years spent operating in the field of European Commission Research Framework Programmes and to the partnerships established over the year at national and international level, CRR offers a complete range of expertise (technical and scientific knowledge, economic-financial competence and specialized management) to support the implementation of technological development projects related to the specific design requirements of industrial enterprises.
CRR also fosters the participation of SME to cooperative research programs, having part in the drafting of integrated proposals, optimizing the technological transfer and ensuring the multidisciplinary approach complementarity.
Finally, CRR supports, through its collaboration with the main local agencies operating in the field of Innovation and Technology Development, the creation and reinforcement of the Regional Network for Research and Innovation for which will be the hub of all the technology development activities for the benefit of SMEs.

Mission
CRR mission is to promote and support collaborative activities among its members and the enterprises in order to facilitate the transfer of innovative and strategic technologies from the academic community to the industry.
Within its mission, CRR promotes the advancement of Technological Poles, coordinates and manages research projects co-funded by the European Commission, coordinates and manages projects co-funded by Lazio Region, is partner of the regional ICT training center and manage the project Innovation, funded by the Rome Chamber of Commerce.

Operational contexts

• promotion of national and international networks for Innovation and Technology Transfer ( Research Consortia City, Innovation Relay Centres , etc.);
• coordination and/or participation in several projects of technology transfer to SMEs, granted by local agencies (Chamber of Commerce of Rome , Province of Rome ) , by regional agency (Lazio Region), national entities (MIUR , ASI, etc…) and international entities (European Commission, Eureka, NATO);
• technical support for the participation to R & D programs of the EC;
• promotion of joint research between public and private entities;
• transfer of technological know-how.

Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACC) is a non-profit, U.S. corporation officially recognized by the Italian government which is devoted to fostering trade between the United States and Italy. The Chamber has grown substantially since its inception in 1991, a direct reflection of the rapidly expanding and increasingly prominent Italian business community in theSoutheastern United States. Florida, in particular, represents the driving force of the regional economy due to its extraordinary geopolitical location, cosmopolitan and innovative environment, and role as a major international trade hub. The State has fast become the ideal platform for Italian companies and other multinational corporations/headquarters doing business with the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Our Chamber boasts a qualified corporate membership of almost 200 companies of both Italian and American origin, including some of the most prestigious “Made in Italy” brands

The IACC counts on many institutional partners both in the U.S. and Italy. Our organization is part of the Assocamerestero the official association of the Italian Chambers abroad officially recognized by the Italian government. We also work in close collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy to promote the development of trade between and access to the Italian and U.S. markets in a whole host of sectors, including but not limited to food & beverage, logistics, fashion & lifestyle, marine industry, and interior design.

The IACC is a staunch defender of artisan craftsmanship, enterprise, and small and medium sized businesses – the backbone of the Italian economy.
By organizing delegation visits of U.S. buyers to Italy along with local trade and networking events designed to introduce new Italian products to the U.S. market, we are the face of “Made in Italy” – a concept synonymous with quality and excellence – in the Southeastern United States.

Additionally, the Chamber supports and is involved in the organization of various economic and social events, which contribute to educational conditions in the region while promoting the public image of Italy, its people, and its industries.

Miami Scientific Italian Community

The Miami Scientific Italian Community, Inc. is a non-profit organization operated exclusively for scientific, literary or educational purposes, as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, corresponding with any future amendment to US Internal Revenue Law.

In particular, the mission includes:

• The promotion of scientific, scholarly and technical interaction between researchers, industry and public research institutions for basic, industrial, experimental and joint objectives.
• Facilitating the support of scientific research in an integrated, often organic combination of technological and innovative fields.