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Tecnopolis Parco Scientifico e Tecnologico is the premier science and technology hub of the University of Bari Aldo Moro (UniBa) and the Puglia region. Established in 1984, it spearheads tech transfer, telematics, artificial intelligence for smart agriculture, digital health, and industrial spin-off incubation.
Four-year doctoral research fellowship co-funded by UniBa and regional PNRR funds investigating edge computing architectures and computer vision for smart manufacturing.
Nine-month incubator grant providing seed capital, cleanroom/lab access, and business scaling guidance to university researcher teams founding agri-tech startups.
One-year post-graduate master's degree (60 ECTS) training innovation managers in IP protection, patent analytics, and venture capital financing.
Six-month research internship analyzing Copernicus Sentinel satellite data, NDVI vegetation indices, and drone telemetry to optimize irrigation in Puglia.
Annual scholarship funding graduate researchers designing IoT biosensors and encrypted cloud telemetry for elderly patient monitoring in rural Apulia.
40-hour executive course on EPO patent drafting, freedom-to-operate searches, and academic software licensing agreements.
One-year visiting fellowship investigating green hydrogen production, fuel cell catalysts, and industrial decarbonization in Taranto steelworks corridor.
Amministratore Unico (Director General)
Prof. Annamaria Annicchiarico is Amministratore Unico (Director General) in the Direzione Generale Tecnopolis PST at Tecnopolis PST - Science and Technology Park of the University of Bari, conducting advanced research in Technology transfer governance, Regional innovation policy, Public-private research partnerships.
Topics: Technology transfer governance, Regional innovation policy, Public-private research partnerships, High-tech business incubation
View researcher profile ↗Rector of University of Bari Aldo Moro & President of Tecnopolis
Prof. Dr. Stefano Bronzini is Rector of University of Bari Aldo Moro & President of Tecnopolis in the Consiglio Direttivo & Dipartimento LELIA at Tecnopolis PST - Science and Technology Park of the University of Bari, conducting advanced research in University ecosystem transformation, Digital humanities, Innovation transfer in the Mediterranean.
Topics: University ecosystem transformation, Digital humanities, Innovation transfer in the Mediterranean, Higher education institutional strategy
View researcher profile ↗Head of Technology Transfer & Digital Innovation
Ing. Michele Baldassarre is Head of Technology Transfer & Digital Innovation in the Divisione Ricerca, Sviluppo e Trasferimento Tecnologico at Tecnopolis PST - Science and Technology Park of the University of Bari, conducting advanced research in Edge AI and IoT infrastructure, Precision agriculture telemetry, European Horizon project management.
Topics: Edge AI and IoT infrastructure, Precision agriculture telemetry, European Horizon project management, Digital twin modeling for industry 4.0
View researcher profile ↗All listings are compiled from official university sources and reviewed under OpenField editorial standards. Program availability, scholarship quotas, and entry requirements are subject to university revisions. Applicants should confirm all deadlines with Tecnopolis PST - Science and Technology Park of the University of Bari's official admissions office.
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