LINKS Foundation

LINKS is a Foundation born from an agreement between Compagnia di San Paolo and Politecnico di Torino counting more than 160 researchers, a yearly turnaround of around 17M€, multiple collaborations with national and international Academies and Research Centers, a very strong presence in European and numerous collaborations with the business sector.

Researchers at the Foundation master technical-scientific disciplines in several areas of engineering and architecture such as, for example, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Data, IoT, Photonics and Satellite Localization to carry out innovative projects in application sectors ranging from Industry 4.0 to Cybersecurity, from Intelligent Mobility to Agritech, from Space Applications to Medicine and Well Being, from Smart Cities to Cultural Heritage.

Leveraging its research and innovation competences, with the goal of contributing to the growth of the socio-economic system, became the ambitious mission of LINKS, put in practice by working on large-scale projects with significant impact on the territory, and establishing a dialogue with the national and international entrepreneurial community with the goal of sharing and enhancing knowledge, experience and innovation.

VISION

Aiming to become the reference research center for organizations that want to grow and increase their competitiveness and reliability, or talented students interested in developing their skills in a young and stimulating environment. We collaborate at an international level with universities, companies and public institutions enhancing synergies and complementarities among them.

MISSION

We develop cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes applied to real cases with an entrepreneurial approach, multidisciplinary and problem solving oriented, to face the challenges set by digital transformation and its impact on environment and society. Digitalization is changing the world: LINKS Foundation exploits technologies and knowledge to shape a better future for everyone.

VALUE PROPOSITION

Environment and climate are essential: for Life on Earth and for that within LINKS Foundation.

• We select talented students, and provide the job market with excellent people.
• Whether we are talking about skills, knowledge or discovering the world, we pursue continuous improvement.
• We strive every day to ensure that everyone is able to express their potential at fullest.
• We contribute to accelerate innovation processes by bridging basic and applied research.
• We develop and promote best practices in the fields of engineering and territorial development.
• We start from the local, and maintain an international perspective to change the world for the better.