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Research areas
A journey through the areas, projects and research groups where new knowledge is born and developed. Discover the research and scientific innovation activities of the department’s researchers.
Innovation and Research

Innovation and Research
RedAI among the finalists of Start Cup Emilia-Romagna 2025
Our finalist startup proposes an innovative system that uses a smartphone to analyse eye health, combining optics and artificial intelligence non-invasively.

Innovation and Research
The call for Great-ER is open!
Participate in "Growing and Empowering Advanced Technologies in Emilia-Romagna," a free advanced incubation program for startups and deep tech research spin-offs. Apply by 11 October.

Innovation and Research
Waiting for European Researchers' Night 2024: guided tours and AperiScienza
From 28 August to 27 September, in the run-up to the night dedicated to research, the city comes alive with numerous initiatives to promote science and culture. Discover the programme.

Innovation and Research
6th Physical Sensing and Processing summer school
Registrations opened - deadline 30th June
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Career Day in Rimini - Job networking event
On 5 November, meet companies and test your approach to the job market. Sign up now!

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ANVUR Accreditation Visit 2025
How the visit works, its phases, and the actors involved.

Meetings and Initiatives
Startup Creation Lab | Startup Development Programme
The free entrepreneurship program promoted by Laboratorio Aperto di Forlì. An experimental program designed to provide practical tools and entrepreneurial knowledge to talented young people.
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Grants to university students faced with difficulties
If you are enrolled in the 2024/25 academic year and find yourself in a situation of personal, family, or economic hardship, apply for the grant by 5 September.