In Genoa, Milan and Naples, five IIT researchers win new ERC funding

The devices under development will focus on health: a smart microscope equipped with AI, a device for the diagnosis of dyslexia, near-infrared photonic chips, edible smart pills, and immunotherapies for ovarian cancer

Giulia Pusceddu, young researcher at the Italian Institute of Technology, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 as part of the Global Shapers Community youth delegation

Giulia Pusceddu, a young postdoctoral researcher at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT- the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia), is currently in Davos-Klosters (Switzerland) attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting (19–23 January 2026), as a Global Shaper selected by the WEF

Space robotics: vacuum as a resource for the robots of the future

A new electrostatic actuator technology, developed by three Italian research centres, the Sant’Anna School, the University of Trento and the Italian Institute of Technology, transforms vacuum from an operational limitation to a functional resource

A RNA-based molecule enhances therapies against pancreatic cancer

An IIT team in Genoa has used artificial intelligence to identify an aptamer that enhances existing anticancer therapies

New interactions among immune cells against cancer thanks to synthetic biology: third ERC grant awarded to Velia Siciliano of IIT

Third ERC grant awarded to Velia Siciliano of the IIT

Born from IIT, Generative Bionics raises €70 million to build a new generation of intelligent “Made in Italy” humanoid robots

The startup born at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) develops humanoid robots that integrate design and advanced artificial intelligence, operating safely and efficiently in industrial environments

Research and experimentation in Pompeii between archaeology, artificial intelligence and computer vision

RePAIR: the research project for the reassembly of fragmented frescoes using an “intelligent robot” comes to an end

A microRNA cocktail to weaken brain tumors

The IIT-patented formulation shows promise in preclinical studies on glioblastoma. Supported by funding from Fondazione AIRC, the work has been published in the scientific journal Molecular Therapy – Nucleic Acids

Avram Miller nominated as the first IIT Fellow

With his appointment, IIT launches a new program to recognize leading figures in science and innovation at the international level

Thanks to the Career Development Award, neuroscientist Angelo Forli opens his research lab at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genoa

Armenise-Harvard Foundation award 1 million dollars to study the adaptive abilities of the brain