Vertiv and University of Bologna sign strategic agreement for research, training and innovation

The five-year agreement establishes a broad collaboration focused on knowledge development, skills advancement and territorial impact.

"For Vertiv, this collaboration with the University of Bologna is a strategic step that allows us to combine advanced research, technological innovation and talent development," stated Giovanni Zanei, vice president, large power conversion at Vertiv. "Joining forces with the University means contributing not only to regional growth but also to generating knowledge and solutions that will impact digital projects and infrastructure globally."

Key initiatives include research, development and innovation projects funded at regional, national and European levels, technical-scientific consulting, scholarships, research grants, PhD programmes, as well as the creation of shared laboratories and research infrastructure. A key focus will be the promotion and dissemination of results through seminars, events and forums on cutting-edge topics.

"This agreement represents a model of virtuous collaboration between university and business, capable of generating shared value, concrete opportunities for students and researchers, and new trajectories for sustainable development," said Giovanni Molari, the university's rector.

On the education front, qualified Vertiv experts will contribute to educational programmes from undergraduate to doctoral levels, including specialised training courses, Summer and Winter schools, and interdisciplinary programmes. The collaboration also includes up-skilling and reskilling initiatives for Vertiv employees, potentially establishing a dedicated Advanced Training School. Students and graduates will benefit from curricular internships, recruiting events, and international opportunities within Vertiv's global network.

The framework also addresses technology transfer, with collaborations on patents, university start-ups and spin-offs, as well as workshops, contests and open innovation initiatives, along with emphasis on public engagement, sustainability and social innovation, with projects benefiting the territory and community.

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