Forward-looking collaboration leverages academic excellence and industry expertise to advance critical digital infrastructure innovation
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has signed a framework collaboration agreement with the University of Bologna, one of Europe’s most prestigious academic institutions and the oldest university in the Western world, founded in 1088. 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,” states 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.”
“This agreement,” notes Rector Giovanni Molari, “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.”
Key initiatives include research, development and innovation projects funded at regional, national and European levels, technical-scientific consulting, scholarships, research grants, PhD programs, 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.
On the education front, qualified Vertiv experts will contribute to educational programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, including specialized training courses, Summer and Winter schools, and interdisciplinary programs. 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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