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CALL 4 LIFE SCIENCE FVG

We bring together talent, research and innovation to shape the future of the life sciences in Friuli Venezia Giulia

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The programmes

Find out about the programmes and initiatives of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, promoted by the Life Sciences Cluster to carry out research and development projects in support of the regional life sciences ecosystem

The FVG Life Sciences Ecosystem

Friuli Venezia Giulia is a centre of excellence for research and innovation in the life sciences, thanks to highly specialised expertise and infrastructure operating at national, European and international levels.

It comprises over 170 companies, science and technology parks, start-ups, national and international research centres, three universities, two IRCCS (Scientific Institutes for Research, Hospitalisation and Healthcare), three healthcare organisations and a Higher Institute of Technology for Chemistry and New Life Technologies.

The synergy between research, business, education and innovation creates a dynamic and competitive environment, capable of fostering the growth of the life sciences sector and contributing to the economic and social development of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

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Health, Quality of Life, Agri-Food and the Bioeconomy

The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region recognises four development pathways as strategic for the life sciences sector

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Systems and solutions for maintaining health and supporting care

Nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, functional foods, medical nutrition and functional cosmetics

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Innovative biomedical solutions and systems

Integrated development of medical devices

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Solutions and systems for innovative therapies

Integrated development of medicines and biopharmaceuticals (biotech) for personalised and sustainable medicine

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Active and assisted living solutions and systems to support people with frailty

Integrated development of innovative technological solutions for living environments, for monitoring the health of and caring for vulnerable people

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The Life Sciences Cluster

The Life Sciences Cluster, managed by the Alto Adriatico Technology Park, promotes the development of the life sciences ecosystem in Friuli Venezia Giulia, fostering collaboration between research, business and innovation.

The Cluster plays a strategic role in forging links between the region’s industrial and scientific sectors, supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and the development of new business opportunities.

Through networking, technology transfer and the promotion of local expertise, the Cluster helps to strengthen a dynamic and competitive ecosystem, making Friuli Venezia Giulia an attractive hub for talent, research and innovative businesses.

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