NRW Science Minister Ina Brandes Visits Piedmont to Strengthen Ties with Turin Universities
Ina Brandes, North Rhine-Westphalia's minister for culture and science, is visiting the Italian region of Piedmont, a state partner region. Her main stop is the Politecnico di Torino, where she will meet vice-rector Elena Maria Baralis and I3P, the university's start-up incubator, whose president is Giuseppe Scellato. The trip also includes a visit to Artissima, Italy's leading contemporary art fair.
What does it mean?
NRW's science minister is making a trip to Italy to learn how universities can turn research into products people can buy. The visit is about sharing ideas, not a new rule or money decision. It mainly matters to researchers, start-ups and cultural groups involved in these exchanges.
Who is affected?
Researchers, start-up founders and cultural organisations involved in the exchanges between North Rhine-Westphalia and Piedmont.