2i3T aims to develop the local economy acknowledging and transferring the results of scientific and academic research. 2i3T facilitates knowledge transfer from University research and National and International market and industries. Scouting activities drive the link between academic research activities and Industrial environment, through the identifi cation of Technology Transfer opportunities. Two technology incubators, specializing in the chemistry-pharmaceuticals and biotechnology fields, provide start-ups with equipped labs and cutting edge shared facilities.