In collaboration with Innova Consulting Group, Inc. & Sbarro Health Research Organization, the Italian Trade Commission organized an international training seminar providing concrete tools and examples to support the commercialization of science research through start-up creation. The training session targeted science researchers with potential interest creating a spin-off in the Philadelphia area and/or Italy. 

A panel of high-level speakers covered a wide range of topics such as international research models, funding opportunities in Italy, local support measures and showcased successful international initiatives. 

Read the press release (in Italian) "Asse Mercogliano-Filadelfia per la ricerca scientifica" on the "Il Mattino", 12 June 2012.