No. 954 - Research, innovation and technology transfer in Italy
This study analyses the Italian innovation ecosystem, with a particular focus on the interplay between public research and the innovative capacity of the production system. Drawing on data and reports from other national and international institutions, the analysis explores the links between (i) academic research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); (ii) technology transfer initiatives; and (iii) patent applications filed by firms, universities, and public research institutions.
Italian scientific output in STEM disciplines is of high quality, but persistent delays in technology transfer continue to hinder the effective use of research results, limiting progress in frontier and high-growth technologies. Firms' patent applications are largely concentrated in traditional technologies, reflecting, among other things, R&D spending that is below the European average.
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23 July 2025
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