The laboratory stems from the need to improve the structuring of research activities that Sis.Ter® srl has promoted over the years through collaborations with universities, Study Centers and through the development of applied research on behalf of private facilities and that led in 2014 to the accreditation to the National Register of Research with the identifier 61807HTP, the definition of a framework agreement for applied research and technology transfer with the University of Bologna (February 2015).

In fact, the company, through the contribution of highly specialized figures who already had collaborative and research relationships with universities, gained a series of experiences and activities that were then the subject of specific presentations and publications. In this sense, the research laboratory intends to develop technologies and services with regard to geographic and smart cities issues in tune and alignment with the RIS3ER (Smart Specialization Strategy) line with regard to related strategic priorities.