Technology Transfer

Technology Transfer: From Research to Impact

One of the CNR’s primary missions is the promotion and enhancement of scientific results for productive and social purposes. The Institute for BioEconomy (IBE) pursues this goal through two operational pillars, created to connect research excellence with the needs of Public Administration and Industry.

🏗️ Legno Lab: Research and Innovation for the Forest-Wood Supply Chain

Legno Lab represents the most structured competence center in Italy for the study of wood. With approximately 25 staff members active between the Trento and Florence offices, it is the only facility within the CNR entirely dedicated to this material.

A historical legacy projected into the future

The laboratory’s roots date back to 1954, the year the National Wood Institute was founded. Through its evolutions into IRL, ITL, and finally IVALSA, the group has maintained its original mission: to provide a solid scientific basis for the development of the national industry and to optimize the link between wood production and the market.

Areas of Excellence and Technology Transfer

The laboratory acts as a technological bridge for businesses, with a particular focus on:

    • Construction and Green Building: Support for the construction industry for the structural use of wood.
    • Green Chemistry: Research into new uses and derivatives of wood material.
    • Mechanization and Harvesting: Optimization of biomass collection and utilization phases.
    • Certification and Standards: Thanks to institutionalized collaborations with the Trentino Technological District (Habitec) and Federlegno-Arredo, the Lab is the reference point for regulations and quality in the sector.

Uniqueness: No other national research body or university department currently possesses a similar combination of specialized staff and infrastructure capable of covering the entire life cycle of wood.

🛰️ LaMMA Lab: Excellence in Meteorology and Environmental Modeling

The LaMMA Lab is the operational soul born from the synergy between CNR and the Tuscany Region (Public Consortium ex LR 39/2009). Since 1997, the laboratory has represented the interface of excellence between the scientific world, institutions, and the production system.

A multidisciplinary presence in the territory

The CNR staff of the Institute for BioEconomy operates within the Consortium, integrating skills in meteorology, oceanography, climatology, and geomatics. The laboratory is widely present throughout the territory:

    • Florence (Headquarters): Coordination and climate modeling.
    • Livorno: Hub dedicated to the marine environment and navigation safety.
    • Grosseto: Center specialized in water resource management and soil erosion prevention.

Services for Society and Civil Protection

The LaMMA Lab does not just conduct research; it provides critical operational services:

    • Civil Protection: It is the official meteo-oceanographic service for the Tuscany Region.
    • Maritime Safety: Provides forecast data to the Coast Guard for all national waters.
    • Support for Productive Sectors: Develops customized solutions for transport, tourism, energy, agriculture, and air quality.

Towards the Future: The LaMMA Lab is today a natural candidate to play a central role in the newly established Italia Meteo Agency, confirming its value as a national strategic asset.