Grand challenges of our times call for urgent responses
We are living in an era of ‘grand challenges’, like never before: climate change, geopolitical crisis, and global supply chain disruption, resources shortage and energy crisis, pandemic, exponential technologies, etc. The urgency of this situation is also due to the fact these challenges are simultaneous in their manifestation, thus depicting a highly uncertain and complex scenario.
The Institute
ITIR is a newly established (October 2022) multidisciplinary research center – at the University of Pavia (IT). The purpose is to have a remarkable impact for the innovation eco-system and society via the investigation of the contemporary forms of transformation within organisations and eco-systems (e.g. local systems, healthcare systems), as a response to the “grand challenges” of our times. Special attention goes to science-based innovation and how it supports the ‘triple transformation’, meaning:
Business
transformation
Digital
Transformation
Sustainability
transition
(both social and ecological)
The T-labs
Structures that help to understand and define the nature and role of transformative innovation in very different fields
ReValue Chains Lab
The orchestration of global value chains and innovation eco-systems
Augmented Human Intelligence & Digital Ergonomics Lab
Sustainable decision making through digital transformation
Healthcare Transformation Lab
A futuristic look into the healthcare ecosystem
Wellbeing & Nutrition Transformation Lab
Medical, technological and business aspects of wellbeing
Sustainable Life Science Lab
Define a new purpose for sustainable biotech research
DeepTech and Manufacturing Transformation Lab
Transforming manufacturing through new materials, technologies and digitalization
Energy Transition Lab
The crossroad between renewable energies and new business models
The departments
ITIR is a multidisciplinary research center brings together researchers from 7 departments of the University of Pavia
- Department of Economics and Management (lead unit)
- Department of Biology and Biotechnology
- Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences
- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine
Latest news
News from the center and individual T-Labs, but also the achievements of people engaged in our reality and other insights on transformative innovation.
Le multinazionali alla frontiera della sostenibilità, la sfida degli SDGs: intervista a Federica Sacco
Nel cuore di questa esplorazione troviamo Federica Sacco e Giovanna Magnani, rispettivamente ricercatrice e Chair del t-lab ReValue Chains si sono immerse nella complessa tematica della sostenibilità delle catene del valore estese, ponendo un focus particolare su come la resilienza e le pratiche sostenibili interagiscono all’interno delle catene globali del valore.
“Smart & Hack 2023”: ITIR e Risorse S.p.A. insieme per unire il mondo accademico e quello professionale
ITIR, in collaborazione con Risorse S.p.A, presenta “Smart & Hack 2023”, un hackathon digitale che unisce studenti e imprese in una piattaforma unica di apprendimento, sviluppo e networking con l’obiettivo di creare un’interfaccia dinamica tra il mondo accademico e il settore professionale.
‘Agile Talks’: the journey continues, join us along the way!
Like a compass in an ocean of information and uncertainty, our research aims to guide organizations on a journey toward agility. Our “Agile Talks” have allowed us to map the challenges and opportunities that arise during agile transformation. Each group has brought its own experiences, offering valuable insights to understand the similarities and differences across different contexts.
Innovazione e sostenibilità, l’esempio virtuoso di Brovind Vibratori SpA: intervista all’amministratrice delegata Paola Veglio
Brovind Vibratori S.p.A., leader nel settore della vibratoristica industriale in Italia, è un esempio di successo nel mercato globale, grazie alla sua attenzione all’innovazione e alla sostenibilità. L’intervista con l’amministratrice delegata Paola Veglio offre spunti preziosi su come le aziende italiane possono competere a livello globale.
“Pensare” in 3D: il racconto di un’innovazione trasformativa nella voce di Romolo Stanco, Bianca Advanced Innovations
La stampa 3D sta rivoluzionando vari settori, dallo spazio alla medicina, permettendo personalizzazioni su misura. Romolo Stanco sostiene che lo sport potrebbe accelerare l’innovazione nella stampa 3D, una tuesta tecnologia continua a spingere i confini dell’immaginabile, promettendo un futuro ricco di possibilità.
Angelica, mamma dopo un tumore raro: intervista al prof. Lorenzo Cobianchi, tra le persone che lo ha reso possibile
Attraverso un audace approccio multidisciplinare, una task force del Policlinico San Matteo e del CNAO ha sfidato i limiti della pratica medica per preservare il futuro riproduttivo di Angelica, affetta da un sarcoma dell’osso sacro.