What is Terza Missione

Terza Missione, or Third Mission, describes our activities beyond teaching and research. It is a critical element that ensures our impact surpasses San Francesco’s walls and directly benefits society. As part of this set of initiatives, DEPS aims to foster the interaction between academia and society, contributing to socio-economic and cultural development. The concept includes two broad dimensions:

 

  1. Knowledge Transfer and Economic Impact:
  • Activities that involve applying research and academic knowledge to address real-world challenges.
  • Examples include technology transfer, patenting, licensing, spin-offs, industrial collaborations, and business partnerships.

 

  1. Cultural and Social Engagement:
  • Efforts to promote societal well-being and cultural enrichment.
  • Examples include lifelong learning programs, public engagement initiatives, cultural events, exhibitions, and public policy and social innovation support.

 

Check out our most recent initiatives here!