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Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center (AI2C)

About us

The Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center (AI2C), established within the Department of Information Science and Technology, aims to promote technological and social progress by leveraging the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
AI2C represents a hub for excellence in research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technology transfer, connecting academia, industry, and public institutions to foster innovation in AI.

Vision

Our vision is to advance knowledge and innovation in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence by combining high-quality research with real-world applications.
We are committed to addressing contemporary challenges while embracing the opportunities offered by AI to improve quality of life, enhance business competitiveness, and promote environmental sustainability.

Mission and Objectives

AI2C’s mission is to act as a reference point for universities, businesses, and public administrations, ensuring safe, conscious, and inclusive innovation in AI.
Our main objectives include:

  • Research & Development: Promoting and coordinating cutting-edge research to deliver innovative AI-driven solutions for diverse application domains.
  • Technology Transfer: Supporting companies, especially SMEs, in adopting advanced AI technologies to boost competitiveness and economic growth.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Fostering synergies among researchers and professionals from different disciplines to turn theoretical advances into practical solutions.
  • Policy Support: Contributing to evidence-based policymaking through data-driven insights, supporting ethical and responsible AI adoption.

Our Model: Living Lab

AI2C follows a Living Lab model, an open innovation ecosystem centered on co-design, experimentation, monitoring, and evaluation of new AI-based solutions in real-life contexts.
This approach actively involves stakeholders, including researchers, businesses, institutions, and end users, to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies.

Application Domains

AI2C’s research and innovation activities span across multiple sectors, including:

  • Healthcare
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Finance
  • Education & Training
  • Biotechnology

People

AI2C brings together a team of passionate researchers and professionals, including:

  • Giuseppe De Pietro
  • Luigi Gallo
  • Fabiano Pecorelli
  • Leonardo Galteri
  • Adelaide Ippolito
  • Antonino Ferraro
  • Salvatore Barone
  • Martina Iammarino
  • Roberto Vergallo
  • Massimiliano Pirani
  • Raffaella Montera
  • Carmela Di Guida

Location

📍Headquarters: Piazza Trieste e Trento 48, Naples, Italy


📅 Duration: 5 years