The city of Parma has entered into a strategic initiative with IBM with the aim of creating a sustainable Smart City. IBM consultants will serve on an Innovation Board to identify and design a new model for a sustainable city through a range of digital solutions.
The Fellowships are jointly offered by UNESCO and L'OREAL , as part of the For Women In Science Programme, to support and promote women in scientific research all over the world.
British Columbia-headquartered company Ritchie bros Auctioneers Incorporated, an auctioneer of industrial equipment, is expanding its European operations in Italy, where it is building a new permanent auction facility in Caorso.
Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV), the first privately owned high-speed train operator in Italy, is to start its activity with a fleet of 25 futuristic-looking trains, travelling at speeds of up to 225mph.
Intersolar is the world's largest solar technology trade fair and the number one meeting point for everyone in the solar industry. Intersolar focuses on the Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal and Solar Architecture technologies.
TNT Global Express, the Italian division of Dutch express freight company TNT N.V. has invested 12 million euro in a new 40,000 square metre mega hub, Milano Mega, at the Milano Linate city airport.
Italian female scientists working in North America (US, Canada and Mexico) with at least one US patent, are eligible to enter the inaugural Premio Award competition, which is sponsored by Bridges to Italy and the Italian Inventors and Innovators Network (ITWIIN).