Cefriel was founded in 1988 by universities, companies and local government bodies to encourage collaboration and the sharing of knowledge between the research world, businesses and society.
In a structured way.
INNOVATION
Development of smart products and digital solutions to enhance business operations
EDUCATION
Suggested: Specialised upskilling and reskilling programs focused on digital competencies
RESEARCH
Carried out in collaboration with national and international partners in targeted areas of interest
Cefriel’s innovation ecosystem
Lead partner of InnovAction, one of Italy’s foremost clusters for innovation and technology transfer. It provides businesses with access to funded or subsidised services, supported by European Union funding, to accelerate their journey towards digitalisation and sustainable transformation.
Partner of ERTICO - ITS Europe, an organisation founded by the European Commission in collaboration with leading transport sector companies, dedicated to developing and promoting the digitalisation and competitiveness of intelligent transport systems and mobility services.
MADE – Competence Centre for Industry 4.0. MADE is a digital and sustainable factory that supports manufacturing businesses on their journey towards digital transformation for Industry 4.0, offering guidance, training and consultancy services.
Italian hub of the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA), collaborating in the definition and adoption of new certified standards for international data sharing between multiple stakeholders.
Technology Transfer Centre 4.0, offering training, consultancy, and technology transfer services to companies operating in sectors defined by the Italian Ministry for Economic Development.
Until 2023, Member of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology – Digital, which promotes the dissemination of technological innovation solutions to drive digital transformation across Europe. Since 2021, Cefriel has also been a member of EIT-Manufacturing.
30 +
YEARS OF INNOVATION
150 +
TEAM MEMBERS
3000 +
PROJECTS COMPLETEDBoard of Directors
Alessandra Brambilla
Chief Operating Officer
Microsoft Western Europe
Mirella Cerutti
General Manager
SAS Institute Italia
Monica Coraluppi
Director
Chorus Call
Alessandro De Biasio
CEO
Cefriel
Valerio De Molli
CEO
The European House
Ambrosetti
Sergio Matteo Savaresi
Vice President
Cefriel
Director
DEIB – Politecnico di Milano
Pier Paolo Tamma
Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Officer
Pirelli
Stefano Venturi
President
Cefriel
Awards and acknowledgments
Cefriel has won the Best Post-Internship Employment Rate award, promoted by Repubblica degli Stagisti.
Cefriel has been named the 2024 Welfare Champion of the SME Welfare Index, which is promoted by Generali Italia.
Cefriel, in collaboration with Delcon, has developed a smart scale for blood donations, one of the 20 winning projects of the 27th Edition of the ADI Compasso d’Oro award.
Cefriel has been named the 2021 Welfare Champion of the SME Welfare Index, which is promoted by Generali Italia.
Cefriel has been named Best Managed Company at the 4th edition of Deloitte’s ‘Best Managed Companies Award’.
Cefriel, in partnership with Delcon, has developed a smart scale for blood donations, which was shortlisted for the 2021 Compasso d’Oro award.