Third Mission: Research, Innovation, and Territorial Impact
DIME for Society: Innovation, Knowledge, and Sustainable Development
The Third Mission represents a fundamental strategic direction for DIME, which sees knowledge transfer and engagement with the territory as a natural extension of its educational and scientific mission. Extra-academic activities thus become concrete tools to generate impact, equity, and innovation, fostering shared growth among universities, businesses, institutions, and citizens. In a complex global context, DIME acts as a catalyst for sustainable, socially responsible, and technologically advanced solutions. Its actions align with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to the construction of a more resilient and inclusive society. The Third Mission is not an addition, but a core vocation of DIME: transforming knowledge into value for all.
Main Activities
Scientific and cultural dissemination: Participation in events such as the Festival of Science, UniGeSenior, and citizen science initiatives.
Training and business: Workshops and seminars with Confindustria, professional associations, and institutions on Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, and smart working.
Applied research: Projects like MonCord on the Vespucci ship, international conferences such as SUPEHR’23 and IEEE MetroSea 2025.
Education and entrepreneurship: Projects with Fondazione De Mari, IRCCS Gaslini, and managerial training for youth.
Technology transfer: Collaborations with DIH Liguria, Cluster Fabbrica Intelligente, observatories, and projects like CROSS-I.
Intellectual property: Patents on sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing.
Strategic funding: Co-funded projects with Compagnia di San Paolo and industrial partners on cutting-edge technologies.
Sustainable development and cooperation: Projects for ecological transition, international cooperation (Lebanon, Mozambique), and a UNESCO Chair on clean energy.
Global collaborations: Active relationships with MIT, Harvard, and other international academic institutions.
Recent Case Studies
CROSS-I: An industrial and manufacturing cross-innovation project promoted by DIME and Cluster Fabbrica Intelligente. Public and private investments exceeding €230 million.
SPACE V: A spin-off for space vertical farming, launched in 2021 and active in the Space Economy. Read more
Active Spin-offs
SIM4FUTURE Srl: Solutions for interoperable simulation, intelligent agents, and augmented reality. Web site
SPACE V Srl: Vertical farms for space environments and terrestrial applications. Web site
For more information and collaboration proposals, contact the Third Mission representative at DIME or visit the official UniGe project page.