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Flagship Project

Il nuovo corso di Federated Innovation @MIND

The Flagship Projects of Federated Innovation represent high-impact strategic initiatives of common interest among companies, with the goal of transforming MIND into a collaborative innovation lab.

Why betting on     
Flagship Project?

We aim to solve for few key strategic challanges, collaborating across MIND public and private entities.
We use innovation to align interests and resources towards a common goal

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High impact 
High Stakes 
District commitment
MIND as testbed
Shared interest
Large funding pool

3 stages for a Flagship Project

  • INNOVATE
  • DEVELOP
  • EXPLOIT

Our projects

Creating a  MIND health data space

Enhancing valorisation of health data
Improve prevention, diagnosis
& patient care
Develop models of value-based healthcare 
Towards the European Health Data Space
Innovate

EU-compliant platforms for collecting and analysing digital health data for disease research

Identification and prioritization of case studies for analysis

Enhancing research and innovation in diagnostics and patient care

Develop & Exploit

Multicenter/federated data sharing on specific diseases

Development of value-based models for identifications of therapies/services

Increasing the quality and volume of available health data

Benefits

for individuals

for businesses

for the ecosystem

Diagnosis and treatments improve, prevention becomes more targeted, and citizens actively participate in their therapeutic journey

Availability of real-world digital health data (RWD) on specific diseases or populations

Healthcare resources are allocated more efficiently, and innovation is accelerated through secure data sharing

Project Leader

Marco Gorini

Head of Digital Health & Innovation

Companies Involved
Ambassadors

Paola Testori

Special Advisor

Marco Venturelli

Ambassador TA Life Sciences Health Care Federated Innovation@MIND




Companies Involved



Developing health services closer to patients

Monitor care pathways for effective prevention and treatment
Optimise geographic accessibility
Support longevity through home-based management solutions
Innovate

Identification of use cases and patient targets for the development of integrated care models and solutions

Engagement of third-party stakeholders at local level to define use cases and solutions

Mapping of enabling innovative solutions to support local healthcare

Develop & Exploit

Establish a seamless and integrated care pathway

Develop early diagnosis, screening, and prevention tools

Develop early diagnosis, screening, and prevention tools

Provide targeted training for healthcare professionals

Benefits

for individuals

for businesses

for the ecosystem

Easier access to services: needs are identified earlier, prevention is more effective, and therapy more targeted

Early detection enhances prevention, improves therapies, and supports replicable models of community-based healthcare

Optimized resource use and improved access to care

Project Leaders

Stefano Mascia

Head of Sales, Digital
Services & Solutions

Alessandro Zocco

Head of Application Software

Companies Involved
Ambassadors

Paola Testori

Special Advisor

Marco Venturelli

Ambassador TA Life Sciences Health Care Federated Innovation@MIND




Companies Involved



Transforming  how we build

Deliver buildings safely and efficiently
Optimise building lifecycle towards sustainability and cost optimization
Enhance district livability with smart and healthy assets
Innovate

Assessment of MIND assets (buildings + infra) to identify implementation opportunities

Technology readiness evaluation for deployment in MIND buildings and infra

Definition of a priority roadmap for technology solutions and implementation assets

Develop & Exploit

Certification protocol implementation for MIND buildings (health-driven)

Energy efficiency actions for buildings through retrofitting & real-time data

Implement 2nd wave of technologies and materials within MIND assets

Pilot engagement tools: co-design and social procurement

Benefits

for individuals

for businesses

for the ecosystem

Healthier, more accessible, and adaptable environments enhance user experience and increase opportunities for space utilization within the District

Real-scale testing of building solutions, achievement of environmental certifications, and optimization of maintenance costs

Development of innovative urban regeneration models and reduction of management costs related to buildings, energy, and maintenance

Project Leaders

Paolo Faure

Global R&D Manager

Filippo Tori

Development director

Companies Involved
Ambassadors

Federico Frattini

Full Professor and Dean

Giuliano Dall'O

Full Professor in Building Physics

Mario Motta

Full professor and Head of RELAB




Companies Involved



Regenerating with sustainability & energy

Pilot new circular economy models breaking “real world” silos
Optimise resource use across assets within the District
Minimize waste production within MIND, optimise its management
Accelerate go-to-market with new public and social procurement tools
Innovate

Mapping of potential circularity models to test, also considering regulatory framework

Waste source assessment from stakeholders within the district and technology assessment

Develop & Exploit

Testing lab for circularity models, both within and outside the district

Development of IoT-based predictive models to optimise resource usage

Wastewater recovery and reuse systems for sustainability

Testing procurement methodologies to support public and social procurement 

Benefits

for individuals

for businesses

for the ecosystem

Healthier and safer environments contribute to improved livability within the District

Energy savings, more efficient resource management, compliance with environmental regulations, and material recovery

Reduction of emissions and waste enables sustainable and replicable models at both urban and district scale

Project Leader

Edoardo Carturan

Circular economy innovation manager

Companies Involved
Ambassadors

Federico Frattini

Full Professor and Dean

Mario Motta

Full professor and Head of RELAB




Companies Involved



Digitizing MIND citizen interactions

Create an integrated digital ecosystem that works as a Data Marketplace
Collect citizen feedback, predict and adapt to their needs
Develop Smart Governance and new public-private collaboration models
Innovate

Sustainable financial model for integrating data from smart systems and users

Development of data integration guidelines and governance

Definition of incentive models (incl. gaming) to encourage user data collection/profiling

Develop & Exploit

Development of a marketplace platform integrating user data

Develop location-based and behaviour- specific product recommendations

Incentive models offering tangible benefits in exchange for personal data

Smart services to optimise lighting, cleaning, safety and facilities usage 

Benefits

for individuals

for businesses

for the ecosystem

Simplified user experience and more personalized urban services, based on individual interests and behaviors

Access to an integrated database to develop and test new data-driven services

Strengthening urban governance and defining reference standards for the integration of digital services

Project Leaders

Alexandre Rochat

Head of Innovation
Intelligence

Gabriele Elia

Head of Standard & IPR

Companies Involved
Ambassadors

Federico Frattini

Full Professor and Dean

Matteo Tarantino

Assistant Professor and Lecturer




Companies Involved



Portfolio projects

The Portfolio Projects are initiatives promoted by one or more companies on topics of specific interest, developed within the MIND ecosystem to experiment with innovative solutions by leveraging the assets and expertise of the District.

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What’s coming next?

  • May 2025

    Flagship 
    consolidation

  • July 2025

    Involvement of  new
    potential  stakeholders 

  • Sept 2025

    Flagship Project
      activation