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The IFAB network is not a contact list — it’s a living ecosystem.
Members, affiliates, partners and stakeholders: from research to industry, from startups to investors.
People and organisations we work with every day to develop projects, share best practices and build competitive advantage.
A unique space, open to those who want to innovate with the right people and resources by their side

Our members

Affiliates and partners

IFAB as a hub of expertise

The IFAB Community

Talents

Our members

IFAB is more than a foundation — it’s a community. At its heart are its members: businesses of all sizes, industry associations, innovators and visionaries, united by the conviction that data, innovation and artificial intelligence are decisive factors for the future of their organisations, of society and of the Italian economy.
Joining the IFAB network means entering a living ecosystem where relationships translate into concrete projects, growth opportunities and access to expertise and infrastructures that would otherwise be out of reach.

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Affiliates and partners

The IFAB network extends well beyond its members.
Affiliates and partners enrich and amplify the expertise available within the ecosystem, bringing in new perspectives, specialised knowledge and operational capabilities that multiply value for everyone.
IFAB affiliates are organisations selected for their strategic relevance and complementarity with the Foundation’s mission. Innovative startups, consultancy firms, technology providers and sector specialists: diverse profiles, united by their ability to contribute meaningfully to projects and enrich the community with distinctive expertise and original thinking.
Being an IFAB affiliate means accessing a unique network, participating in high-tech projects and positioning yourself within one of Italy’s most advanced innovation ecosystems.
Partnerships are a strategic lever for IFAB, not an afterthought. Collaborating with complementary organisations means extending the Foundation’s reach, accessing new expertise and strengthening its capacity to tackle complex project challenges.

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IFAB as a hub of expertise

The Foundation continuously strengthens its role as a hub of expertise — reaching out to businesses, research groups and innovators, and actively supporting them in developing projects, shaping new ideas and participating in competitive national and European funding calls.
By taking part directly in major national and European innovation initiatives, IFAB connects with the most advanced players in the technological landscape — research centres, universities, companies and specialist organisations that continuously enrich the network and amplify the value of the entire ecosystem.

Ecosystem

Expertise, networks and cutting-edge technologies as concrete levers for innovation and growth.
IFAB is a strategic partner in major national and European initiatives: a privileged gateway for businesses, institutions and innovators to a virtuous network of places, technological infrastructures and the most advanced opportunities available today.

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The IFAB Community

Real innovation begins with human connection. The IFAB Community is the space where members and affiliates come together, exchange ideas and build things — a physical and digital environment where relationships become projects, ideas become opportunities and expertise grows through collaboration.

Through:

Targeted events
Meetings, talks and roundtables designed to connect the right people around the right topics. From project showcases to discussions on emerging technologies: every event is a concrete opportunity to expand your network and uncover new collaboration prospects.

Thematic working groups
Vertical co-design spaces dedicated to the areas that matter most — AI and machine learning, HPC, quantum computing, cybersecurity, sustainability and more. A structured environment for deepening knowledge, experimenting and building strategic initiatives with other ecosystem actors.

Best practice sharing
The IFAB Community is a collective repository of experience. Through dedicated exchanges, members and affiliates share approaches, methodologies and lessons learned — accelerating innovation and reducing the risks of exploring new territory.

Joint project development
The community is more than networking: it’s where projects are born. IFAB facilitates the creation of multi-stakeholder partnerships to respond to national and European calls for proposals, develop innovative solutions and access resources and expertise that no single organisation could mobilise alone.

Shared platform
Members and affiliates have access to a dedicated digital space — shared calendar, materials, project updates and thematic channels — to stay connected, informed and engaged.

The IFAB Community

Real innovation begins with human connection. The IFAB Community is the space where members and affiliates come together, exchange ideas and build things — a physical and digital environment where relationships become projects, ideas become opportunities and expertise grows through collaboration.

Targeted events
Meetings, talks and roundtables designed to connect the right people around the right topics. From project showcases to discussions on emerging technologies: every event is a concrete opportunity to expand your network and uncover new collaboration prospects.

Thematic working groups
Vertical co-design spaces dedicated to the areas that matter most — AI and machine learning, HPC, quantum computing, cybersecurity, sustainability and more. A structured environment for deepening knowledge, experimenting and building strategic initiatives with other ecosystem actors.

Best practice sharing
The IFAB Community is a collective repository of experience. Through dedicated exchanges, members and affiliates share approaches, methodologies and lessons learned — accelerating innovation and reducing the risks of exploring new territory.

Joint project development
The community is more than networking: it’s where projects are born. IFAB facilitates the creation of multi-stakeholder partnerships to respond to national and European calls for proposals, develop innovative solutions and access resources and expertise that no single organisation could mobilise alone.

Shared platform
Members and affiliates have access to a dedicated digital space — shared calendar, materials, project updates and thematic channels — to stay connected, informed and engaged.

Talents

An innovation network thrives when it knows how to renew itself. This is why IFAB invests in young talent as an integral part of its network — convinced that connecting the next generation with businesses, research and advanced technologies is one of the most concrete and lasting contributions a foundation can make to the country.

Through dedicated initiatives such as IFAB 4 Next Generation Talents[LM1] , the Foundation builds real bridges between universities and the world of work. Young participants have the opportunity to learn from leading academic and entrepreneurial experts, work in hybrid STEM and humanities teams on real AI projects, access internships and job opportunities within the IFAB network, and build lasting professional relationships within a community of innovators.

For network companies, it is an equally valuable opportunity: connecting with the most promising local talent, carrying out targeted recruiting and bringing fresh energy, new skills and original perspectives into their organisations.

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Let’s build innovation together!

Are you an Italian company, start-up, or SME working on advanced AI and Big Data innovation projects? Join our network.

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