RAISE at the scientific event New Challenges in Advanced Functional Materials
On February 19, 2025, the networking event “New Challenges in Advanced Functional Materials” took place in the Blue Hall of the CNR Research Area in Genoa (Corso F. M. Perrone 24 complex). This scientific dialogue, organized by CNR-SCITEC and UniGe, focused on advanced functional materials and their numerous applications in energy, electronics, medicine, industry, cultural heritage, and sustainability.
The event was attended by the Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry (DCCI), the Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DICCA), the Department of Physics (DIFI), the Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences (DISTAV) of the University of Genoa, along with the ‘Giulio Natta’ Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies (SCITEC) of the CNR.
Following the institutional greetings, a series of short presentations (Pitch) on ‘Research and Materials’ were delivered, where speakers discussed the current state of the art of research on innovative materials in their respective institutes. These presentations complemented by 46 posters and 26 abstracts put up by researchers in the venue fostering further discussions and opportunities for discussion among participants.
The event then featured contributions from local stakeholders with a focus on research, development and innovation. In this session, Cristina Battaglia, RAISE Programme Manager, and Marco Faimali, Director of CNR-IAS and Spoke 3 coordinator, delivered a presentation titled ‘Ecosystem RAISE – results and perspectives’, highlighting the significance of the ecosystem within the Ligurian territory and showcased some of the innovative technologies developed to date.
‘TheEvent New Challenges in Advanced Functional Materials event was a truly valuable and productive opportunity for discussion and exchange,’ commented Cristina Battaglia. ‘There were many testimonials and collaboration opportunities, and many extisting connections between SCITEC, the University of Genoa, and innovation players in the area. For the RAISE ecosystem, which SCITEC already plays a leading role, this event provided a valuable occasion to present ongoing and future activities and build new partnerships”.
