Business R&D expenditure as a percentage of regional GDP
38,90%
Innovation rate of the production system
407
Number of European R&I projects with the participation of at least one Tuscan entity (Univ./PRI/Enterprise)
R&I personnel per 1.000 inhabitants
Research personnel, as defined by OECD-Eurostat, per 1,000 inhabitants of the average resident population in the reference year.
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Fonte: Source: ISTAT 2022
Media nazionale: 5,74
R&D expenditure as a percentage of regional GDP
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Fonte: Source: ISTAT 2022
Media nazionale: 1,40
Business R&D expenditure as a percentage of regional GDP
Research and development expenditure by public and private enterprises as a percentage of GDP.
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Fonte: Source: ISTAT 2022
Media nazionale: 0,84%
Innovation rate of the production system
Enterprises with at least 10 employees that introduced technological innovations (product and process) during the reference three-year period, as a percentage of the total number of enterprises with at least 10 employees.
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Fonte: Source: Istat, 2018–2020 three-year period
Number of European R&I projects with the participation of at least one Tuscan entity (Univ./PRI/Enterprise)
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Fonte: Source: CORDIS – last 2 years
The Research and Innovation System
The research and innovation system in Tuscany is a dynamic and open community where universities, research institutions, enterprises, and other public and private organizations actively collaborate. Together, they foster the development of new knowledge and skills, cultivate human capital, and promote innovation to drive the sustainable growth of the region.
This robust ecosystem nurtures talent and transforms ideas into reality, supported by technological districts, competence centers, and digital innovation hubs. In this section, you can explore data, maps, and insights to gain a firsthand understanding of the infrastructure, key players, and policies that underpin this system of excellence.
Policies supporting Research and Innovation in Tuscany
Tuscany invests in targeted policies to strengthen its research and innovation ecosystem, recognizing its strategic role in regional competitiveness and sustainable development. Through dedicated programs, funding instruments, and the active involvement of universities, research centers, enterprises, and local institutions, the Region promotes the development of new skills, technology transfer, and the valorization of scientific results.
Discover the fundamental research, industrial research, and experimental development projects carried out jointly by enterprises and research organizations, funded through the FAR-FAS Call.
Research and Development 2014: the chronicle of a unique institutional convergence between national and regional funds.
Explore data on Research and Innovation in Tuscany
The dashboard provides an overview of the key performance indicators for Research in Tuscany, analyzing trends in scientific output, the participation of regional stakeholders in research projects, and international collaboration networks.