IFAB welcomes Banca di Bologna as a new member, strengthening a shared path built on support, collaboration and sustainability. This step further enhances the dialogue between the financial sector, businesses, institutions and the scientific community, with the common goal of guiding the region through a responsible and forward-looking digital transition capable of generating long-term value.
Banca di Bologna has long been a key player in the local landscape. As a community-rooted bank, it works alongside families, companies and public institutions, contributing to the economic and social development of the area. Its model is grounded in close relationships, proximity and accountability, supporting the productive fabric while promoting cultural and educational initiatives, with growing attention to innovation and sustainability.
From support to structured collaboration
By becoming a member of IFAB, Banca di Bologna turns an ongoing commitment into a stable, impact-oriented partnership. Within this framework, the Bank confirms its willingness to contribute to initiatives focused on:
- Research and dissemination in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
- Training programmes for companies and stakeholders, aimed at strengthening the skills needed for competitive and informed growth
- Ethical and inclusive innovation, serving human development and the long-term sustainability of the region
For IFAB, this synergy further consolidates its role as a competence hub connecting academic research, supercomputing technologies and the industrial ecosystem. Through advanced High Performance Computing infrastructures located at the DAMA Tecnopolo – Data Manifattura Emilia-Romagna in Bologna, one of Europe’s most significant technology hubs, IFAB enables innovation across industrial sectors and value chains.
Innovation and sustainability: turning vision into opportunity
In recent years, Banca di Bologna has strengthened its commitment to sustainable development by supporting projects that foster digital transition, responsible innovation and long-term value creation. By combining financial solidity with a forward-looking vision, the Bank places not only economic performance but also positive social and environmental impact among its strategic priorities.
Within the IFAB ecosystem, this vision finds a natural environment for growth. The Foundation provides access to the infrastructures of the DAMA Tecnopolo in Bologna, the expertise of professionals within its network of member companies, high-level events and conferences, and a broad educational offering tailored to companies and stakeholders. These tools help translate sustainability into concrete operational choices — from process efficiency and advanced data management to service quality and market competitiveness.
A shared commitment to the future of the region
Banca di Bologna’s entry into IFAB sends a clear message: innovation is most effective when it is collaborative, when it builds meaningful connections and when responsibility and impact are placed at its core. Joining the Foundation’s network marks a significant step forward in strengthening the innovation ecosystem of Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna region, contributing to a development model where technology, skills and sustainability advance together.
