Innovation is born from collaboration

MICS Foundation is built on a simple principle: no one innovates alone.

That is why it develops strategic partnerships between businesses, universities, research centres and institutions, creating a collaborative system that generates shared value.

Joining the MICS Foundation network means:

Accessing highly qualified expertise

Taking part in innovative projects

Contributing to the development of Made in Italy

Partnerships are not just relationships, but operational tools for unlocking new opportunities.

UNIDO

The collaboration between MICS Foundation and UNIDO aims to strengthen international dialogue on sustainable innovation and the circular economy, promoting more resilient and inclusive models of industrial development.

Through this agreement, we aim to build on skills, experience and best practices, fostering knowledge exchange between different but complementary organisations.The partnership is a concrete opportunity to support businesses in their transition towards sustainable production models, while contributing to global development goals.In this context, MICS acts as a platform connecting research, industry and institutions, while UNIDO brings an international perspective and long-standing experience in sustainable industrial development.The agreement consolidates a shared path aimed at generating real impact, creating synergies between the local and global levels and strengthening the role of Made in Italy in international innovation.

Dintec

The collaboration between MICS Foundation and Dintec stems from a shared commitment to strengthening Italy’s national sustainable innovation system, bringing together expertise, networks and tools to support businesses.

The agreement focuses on developing joint initiatives in the circular economy, technological innovation and knowledge transfer, with particular attention to the needs of SMEs.Through this partnership, we aim to promote concrete models of sustainable transition, supporting businesses as they evolve their production processes and adopt innovative solutions.A central element of the collaboration is the sharing of best practices and the dissemination of operational tools capable of generating real impact on Italy’s industrial fabric.In this context, MICS and Dintec work together to strengthen the national innovation network, launching training programmes, support initiatives and joint projects that foster the competitiveness and sustainability of Made in Italy.

ASviS

The collaboration between MICS Foundation and ASviS was established within the “Ecosistema Futuro” project, with the aim of placing long-term thinking at the heart of the transformation of Italy’s production system and promoting industrial choices that look beyond the short term.

Through this agreement, we aim to pool skills, methods and perspectives, fostering knowledge exchange between different but complementary organisations.The partnership is a concrete opportunity to support businesses in their transition towards sustainable production models, while contributing to the goals of the 2030 Agenda.In this context, MICS acts as a platform connecting research, industry and institutions, while ASviS brings a systemic perspective and established experience in futures studies and sustainability culture.The agreement consolidates a shared path aimed at generating real impact, combining applied manufacturing research with reflection on possible futures and strengthening the role of Made in Italy in building long-term sustainable development.