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EIT Manufacturing South and t2i join forces to drive innovation in European manufacturing

EIT Manufacturing South and t2i – Technology Transfer and Innovation join forces to drive innovation in European manufacturing

Milan, 18 March 2025 – EIT Manufacturing South and t2i – Trasferimento Tecnologico e Innovazione have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen technological innovation and sustainable growth in the European manufacturing sector. This collaboration combines the expertise and resources of both organisations to foster innovation, support new business creation, and provide training opportunities.

EIT Manufacturing South, a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), connects key players in the manufacturing sector across Southern Europe, including Italy, Switzerland, and Malta. Its mission focuses on driving innovation through knowledge transfer, business creation, and educational initiatives.

t2i – Trasferimento Tecnologico e Innovazione, with four locations in the Veneto region, supports businesses in technology transfer, innovation, and applied research. It provides strategic services for companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, enhancing their competitiveness and sustainability through advanced expertise, specialised consultancy, product testing and certification, intellectual property protection, and participation in international research projects.

Strategic collaboration

The partnership will focus on:

Innovation promotion: Introducing companies to EIT Manufacturing calls for proposals and sharing resources to validate and commercialise new technologies.
Training: Jointly developing upskilling and reskilling courses using EIT Manufacturing platforms and t2i infrastructures.
Business creation support: Promoting EIT Manufacturing’s startup programmes and facilitating matchmaking activities for innovation-driven partnerships.
Networking and events: Organising seminars, webinars, and workshops to increase the visibility of innovative solutions in manufacturing.
Joint promotional efforts: Evaluating and co-promoting strategic initiatives to enhance their impact on regional and European manufacturing ecosystems.

A Shared vision for a sustainable manufacturing future

We are delighted to welcome t2i as a new Network Partner of EIT Manufacturing. With its expertise in technology transfer, innovation, and research support, t2i will be a valuable ally in strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs and startups, driving cutting-edge innovation, facilitating participation in international research projects, and fostering sustainability and growth in the manufacturing sector. With a particular focus on the Veneto region, this partnership will further strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Including t2i in our network reinforces our commitment to advancing the European manufacturing sector and ensuring its global leadership.
Gian Mario Maggio, Managing Director of EIT Manufacturing South

The partnership with EIT Manufacturing South is a crucial step in fostering continuous innovation in the manufacturing sector of this region, enabling us to provide the most comprehensive solutions and best European practices to address the challenges of digital and sustainable transformation.

This collaboration is particularly strategic for one of the most concentrated manufacturing regions in Italy and Europe. By integrating the expertise of t2i and EIT Manufacturing South, we can immediately expand services for new business creation and growth, targeted technology transfer actions, applied research projects, and the dissemination of advanced skills. This will provide a concrete and high-value contribution to enhancing the competitiveness of the Veneto industrial sector.
Roberto Santolamazza, General Manager of t2i

EIT Manufacturing South

EIT Manufacturing, one of the eight innovation communities supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), is committed to promoting innovation in the European manufacturing sector.

EIT Manufacturing South, based in Milan, is one of the key Impact Centres within the EIT Manufacturing network. It brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including research institutes, universities, and businesses, to develop innovative solutions that enhance the global competitiveness and sustainability of European manufacturing.

The Impact Centre operates across Southern Europe, including Italy, Malta, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Israel.

EIT Manufacturing — Making Innovation Happen!

t2i – Trasferimento Tecnologico e Innovazione

t2i – Trasferimento Tecnologico e Innovazione is a consortium company of the Chambers of Commerce of Treviso-Belluno, Venice-Rovigo, and Verona, with offices in Treviso, Verona, Rovigo, and Oderzo (TV). It is the largest regional innovation agency in Italy, with a multi-chamber participation structure.

t2i provides innovative services for applied research and innovation projects, startup incubation and acceleration, product testing and certification through Accredia-accredited laboratories, intellectual property protection and enhancement, and the development of advanced business skills. For several years, it has been recognised as a Digital Innovation Hub within the European I4MS platform.

As a national Research Organisation and a partner in the European Digital Innovation Hub network, t2i is also an accredited training entity in the Veneto Region, a certified incubator under the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, and Italy’s leading PatLib centre.

For press inquiries, please contact:

Daniele Raina
Communication Manager – EIT Manufacturing South
[email protected]
M: +39 3400778555
More information at www.eitmanufacturing.eu

Alberta Bazzotti
Marketing & Communication
t2i – Technology Transfer and Innovation
[email protected]
P: +39 0422 1742100
More information at www.t2i.it