Help us map AI skills needs in the cultural and creative industries

As part of the European project RenAIssance, funded by the European Union and coordinated by theUniversity of Naples Federico II (UNINA) with the participation of Iniziativa, a survey is underway on training needs related to artificial intelligence in the cultural and creative industries.

The survey is aimed at professionals and practitioners active in: Design, Architecture, Digital Manufacturing, and Crafts. The results will contribute to the development of targeted, inclusive, and high-value training programs, aligned with the project's objectives.

🔗 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼: https://lnkd.in/daWCtxnF

⏱ Estimated time: 12–15 minutes
🔒The data collected is processed anonymously

The RenAIssance Consortium thanks you in advance for your participation.

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Success Cases

Technical assistance

Administrative and accounting assistance service for obtaining and reporting financial benefits deriving from community, national and local regulations provided by the Puglia Region

Sector: Publicly owned companies - strengthening of production infrastructures
Date: 2021

Teramo Local Health Authority

Technical assistance in the evaluation of a proposal relating to the concession for the drafting of the definitive and executive design, and for the construction of the new hospital facility and the management of some non-healthcare services.

Date: 2022

Provincial Palace ProjektBau

“Project Financing for the construction and management of a property to be used as public offices and related appurtenances for the Autonomous Province of Bolzano” – Proposal pursuant to paragraph 15 art. 183 Legislative Decree 50/2016 for a Project Financing initiative - Technical assistance to the proponent, Projektbau Srl, with particular reference to the activities of: i. PEF preparation and sworn certification support, ii. Support in drafting the feasibility study; iii. Public Sector Comparator and Value for Money editorial team; iv. Drafting Cost-Benefit Analysis; v. Supporting the legal team for the development of the draft agreement; you. Support in drafting the document "Specification of the characteristics of the service and management"

Sector: Sports facilities
Date: 2016

ATER Umbria

Technical assistance in drafting the feasibility study for the formulation of a Notice for the submission of private PPP proposals relating to seismic improvement and energy efficiency interventions.

Date: 2021

Tecno

Iniziativa assisted Tecno in the M&A process which saw them involved in the process of acquiring 65% of Aere. The acquisition is aimed at expanding the services offered by Tecno

Sector: Energy services
Deal: Undisclosed
Date: 2021

Municipality of Sondrio

Development of tender procedures and subsequent activities regarding the economic, financial and management aspects of an energy efficiency intervention for public lighting

Date: 2022

ISTHMUS

Smart Infrastructures for Transport and Mobility

Contract: Major R&D Projects
Project cost: €5.578.468,75
Contribution to spending: €1.834.279,63
Concessionary Financing: €1.115.693,75
Date: June 2021

Cantu Next

Iniziativa acted as financial advisor in structuring a financing transaction, with a pool of four credit institutions, for the construction of the new basketball arena in Cantù.

Sector: Sports facilities
Deal: Debt Arrangement
Date: 2024 - 2025
Value: 18.000.000,00

Technical assistance

Technical assistance in mapping, analysis and description of the processes underlying the implementation of public works, with a view to the project of simplification of investment processes and creation of the Knowledge Hub for Italian Municipalities and assistance in putting the website online

Sector: Association of Local Authorities - simplification of processes and best practices
Date: 2022 - 2023

NASUM

Innovative nanotech-based detection equipment in the area of homeland security

Program: Horizon - SME Instrument
Project cost: €70.000
Contribution: €50.000
Date: 2016

H3PS

High Power High Scalability Aircraft Hybrid Powertrain

Program: Horizon
Project cost: €4.000.000,00
Contribution: €4.000.000,00
Date: March 2018

San Michele SRL Nursing Home

The company has acquired additional diagnostic equipment to expand the services offered.

Contract: Credito Mezzogiorno - Article 1, paragraphs 98 to 108, of Law No. 208 of 28 December 2015, and subsequent amendments
Project cost: €1.570.000,00
Contribution: €392.500,00

Stradivarius

Support for defining the new conditions for the concession of the "Integration of the Transpadane System, Cremona-Mantua" motorway.

Date: 2020-2025/XNUMX/XNUMX

Piedmont Region – Technical Assistance

Specialized technical assistance aimed at supporting the Temporary Structure XST031 – Implementation of the PNRR of the Piedmont Region in its coordination role on cross-cutting issues relating to the PNRR

Sector: Technical Assistance
Date: 2024

ULISSE

Usability and recyclability of materials, processes and products for sustainable air transport

Contract: Innovation Agreement
Project cost: €4.815.538,75
Contribution to spending: €1.809.923,73
Date: June 2022

Corporate training

Planning of the training intervention and provision of training, in support of ANCI CAMPANIA, on the issues of Public Private Partnership to the Municipalities of the Campania Region for the simplification of relations with the Public Administrations and the increase in investment opportunities and valorisation of the municipal heritage

Sector: Association of Local Authorities - capacity building
Date: 2021

City of Naples

Support in structuring internal processes and in administrative staff training, through assistance in managing the evaluation of PPP proposals, assistance in drafting guidelines for private individuals intending to submit proposals and the development of an internal handbook for evaluation procedures by officials.

Date: 2023-2025/XNUMX/XNUMX

Municipality of Rome Capital

Support for the structuring of internal processes and administrative training of staff with assistance in managing the evaluation processes of PPP proposals received by the Institution.

Date: 2025

NeZAPoB

Nearly Zero Air Pollution Building

Contract: Smart Factory, Agrifood and Life Sciences
Project cost: €1.950.188,75
Non-refundable contribution: €956.868,13
Concessionary Financing: €390.037,75
Date: December 2023

Leonardo Smart

Contract: Campania startUp 2020
Project cost: €212.500,00
Non-refundable contribution: €148.750,00
Date: December 2023

SEA SpA Hilton – Sorrento Palace

Renovation of 19 accommodation facilities in order to improve the competitiveness of the luxury segment (4 and 5 stars) of the tourist offer system of the Sorrento peninsula, the main tourist destination in Campania.

Contract: Development Contract
Project cost: €47.899.483,80
Non-refundable contribution: €15.011.599,00
Concessionary Financing: €19.423.370,00
Date: April 2020

Heineken Italia SpA

Expansion of the production capacity of the Assemini site in order to cover the growing market demands for the products of the Ichnusa range

Contract: Development Contract
Project cost: €61.123.573,72
Non-refundable contribution: €13.890.446,72
Date: April 2022

Calearo Antennas

Debt restructuring with access to financing from Invitalia's GID Fund.

Sector: Automobiles & Auto Parts
Deal: Debt Arrangement
Date: 2022 - 2023
Value: 7.500.000,00

City of Lucca

Supporting the RUP in evaluating and managing PPP proposals submitted by private operators, ensuring full regulatory compliance and transparency. The goal is to promote innovative solutions and improve the efficiency of public spending, including through training and ongoing support for internal staff.

Date: 2024-2025/XNUMX/XNUMX

RAILROAD TO 4.0

Efficiency of the production cycle by significantly reducing processing times thanks to the purchase of new railway vehicles equipped with innovative technology.

Project cost: €1.111.600,00
Non-refundable contribution: €555.800,00
Date: December 2022

SAMBA

Development of an aeronautical seat with the use of innovative technologies and materials for additive manufacturing and proposal of an innovative, sustainable and integrated Business Model in the industry 4.0 perspective

Contract: Smart Factory, Agrifood and Life Sciences
Project cost: €2.121.216,25
Contribution to spending: €870.099,88
Concessionary Financing: €424.243,25
Date: April 2023

Megarideas

Contract: Campania startUp 2020
Project cost: €289.377,00
Non-refundable contribution: €202.563,90
Date: July 2022

Business Process Reengineering

Technical support in the analysis and optimization of processes with a view to upgrading the company information system and modernizing logistics activities

Sector: Soft drinks, mineral water and other bottled water industry
Turnover: €110.516.083
Date: 2020

SAMBA

Development of an Aeronautical seat using innovative technologies and materials for additive manufacturing and proposal of an innovative, sustainable and integrated Business Model in the Industry 4.0 perspective

Contract: Sustainable Growth Fund – “Intelligent Factory” Help Desk PON I&C 2014-2020, pursuant to Ministerial Decree 5 March 2018 Chapter III
Project cost: €213.333,75
Non-refundable contribution: €149.333,63
Concessionary Financing: €42.666,75
Date: March 2020

Business Process Engineering Startups

Support for the definition of the organizational structure, management and control processes of the commercial funnel and process optimization with a view to upgrading the company information system, design and implementation of the management control system and a KPI dashboard for monitoring the company performance

Sector: Computer programming
Turnover: €60.500,00
Date: 2022

€1.9 billion Production investments supported | €435 billion Investments in Research & Innovation subsidized | 200 active customers with hundreds of completed transactions | 100 Project Financing/PPP Operations Supported | €1.9 billion Production investments supported | €435 billion Investments in Research & Innovation subsidized | 200 active customers with hundreds of completed transactions | 100 Project Financing/PPP Operations Supported |