Genoa, land of technological innovation: digital discoveries that will lead to the revolution of the future

Genoa, with its historical roots and maritime beauty, is also becoming more and more a center for technological innovation. Here, major companies and research institutes, such as the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), ETT and Leonardo, are experimenting with revolutionary projects that are slowly transforming the city's technological landscape. In this article, we will explore some of the most important recent innovations of Genoa that are attracting the attention of curious young minds.

In this article, we will explore some of the most important recent innovations of Genoa that are attracting the attention of curious young minds.

Artificial intelligence: the revolution of digital thinking

IIT, with the support of ETT, is leading the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in Genoa. Their research and projects in the field of AI are leading to new discoveries and applications in several fields. One of the most developed in the Genoa area is the health sector.

AI technologies are revolutionizing, for example, the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, enabling more accurate and timely diagnoses. Local researchers are developing machine learning algorithms that analyze large amounts of medical data to identify early signs of disease and improve treatment protocols.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): new immersive experiences

IIT, in collaboration with Leonardo, is exploring the potential of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Their innovations in this field enable immersive experiences in several fields, such as virtual training, architectural design and tourism.

From an artistic and cultural point of view, Genoa has been able to seize the potential of this technology to offer more immersive experiences to visitors. Several museums and historical sites in the city have adopted AR technology in order to bring ancient artifacts and historical stories back to life. This allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in Genoa's past and discover otherwise hidden details.

Innovative start-ups and technology business incubators (TBI)

Genoa has been recognized as one of the best places in Italy for young innovative businesses. TBIS and research centers are supporting the rising of young entrepreneurs and innovative ideas. These sites provide not only financial support, but also mentorship and connections to international networks, enabling startups to grow and thrive in the global technology landscape.

The main start-ups born in this area are:

• • Seastema, offers cutting-edge technology solutions for the marine industry, including navigation systems, propulsion controls and advanced monitoring. It has become one of the leading companies in maritime innovation, contributing to the modernization of the shipping industry;
• Nascent, a biotechnology company that is revolutionizing the medical industry with its advanced diagnostic technology. The start-up has developed precision molecular tests that enable timely and accurate diagnosis of infectious and genetic diseases, significantly improving clinical management and treatment of patients;
• • RecyLab, founded by young green entrepreneurs, focuses on sustainability and innovative recycling. Using cutting-edge technology, the company has created an automated system for recycling plastic waste, helping to reduce environmental pollution and promote more responsible waste management.

Supercomputers davinci-1 and Franklin4e

Leonardo's "beating heart" is called davinci-1, the supercomputer is ranked among the top 100 in the world for computing power and performance and is the key component of Genoa's new digitalization competence center.

Leonardo's High Performance Computer davinci1 has an architecture that integrates cloud flexibility with supercomputing capabilities and from technologies in cybersecurity.

Franklin4e, on the other hand, is the supercomputer developed by the incubator for high-tech startups, H4E (Hub for Entrepreneurship). This supercomputer is part of IIT's High Performance Computer (HPC) system and is capable of performing 1.5 million billion calculations per second.

The computational power of this infrastructure is useful for a wide range of applications: from weather forecasting processing to imaging, from land monitoring to genetic studies, and even for creating digital twins in industry.