IT-ER - International Talents in Emilia-Romagna

IT-ER - International Talents in Emilia-Romagna is one of the initiatives of ART-ER on behalf of the Regional Government of Emilia-Romagna, aimed at promoting study and research opportunities for international students and researchers, as well as collaboration among regional innovation ecosystem actors and Emilia-Romagna expat living abroad.

Enhancement and growth of the human capital skills to promote and support the capacity of Emilia-Romagna to attract projects and talents in the fields of research and innovation is one of the top priorities of Emilia-Romagna regional policies. Attracting talents for the regional territory means to have a decisive impact on the competitiveness of the system in the short term, but also to stimulate and strengthen the training and professional development of the skills present in the territory for the medium-long term.

To this goal, ART-ER, on behalf of the Regional Government of Emilia-Romagna, is developing initiatives aimed at attract and retain scientists and students in the region, in the interests of the members and actors of the regional innovation ecosystem, such as Universities, Research Centers, Clust-ER Associations, Technopoles, the Higher Technology Network.

IT-ER guides international talents interest in investing their training and career in Emilia-Romagna, indicating "how to" for each step of their path (preparation, arrival, integration): from the visa application to the socialization. It represents an easy guide that highlights existent information and services throughout the region.