Expertise, networks and cutting-edge technologies as concrete levers for innovation and growth. IFAB is a key partner in major national and European initiatives, giving businesses, public institutions and innovators privileged access to the most advanced technological infrastructures and opportunities available today.
Ecosystem
National Research Center in HPC, Big Data and Quantum Computing
A national ecosystem dedicated to the development, integration and strategic use of advanced computing technologies — supporting research, innovation and the country’s long-term competitiveness.
The italian AI Factory
The strategic initiative driving the development and adoption of AI across Italy and Europe, offering the innovation ecosystem a comprehensive portfolio of services and the combined expertise of its project partners.
National HPC Competence Center
The project that makes supercomputing accessible to those who want to innovate. Dedicated services, technology transfer, training and collaboration across the EuroHPC network of Competence Centres, putting high-performance computing to work for businesses, academia and public administration.
Italian Quantum Alliance
The Italian Quantum Alliance (AQI) is the national point of reference for quantum science and innovation in Italy. In line with the European Quantum Strategy and the Italian Strategy for Quantum Science and Technologies, AQI aims to build a cohesive national ecosystem, capable of competing internationally and enhancing Italian excellence by bringing academia, science, industry, and policy into a shared vision. Its goal is to ensure that Italy plays a leading role in quantum technologies at global level.
The Alliance operates across all major areas of quantum technologies: computing, simulation, communication, networking, sensing, metrology, and quantum artificial intelligence.
Data Manufacturing Technology Park Emilia-Romagna
The beating heart of Italy’s Data Valley. An articulated innovation ecosystem built on research, industry and data expertise — extracting value from data, informing decisions, uncovering correlations and protecting people and the environment. A world-class hub for supercomputing, Big Data and AI, with applications spanning meteorology, climatology, health, earth sciences and industry.
Computing Resources
Supercomputers, HPC cloud, quantum computing and dedicated computing resources: IFAB uses and guides innovators in accessing Europe’s most advanced technological infrastructures: to experiment, develop and scale high-impact solutions.
