Trieste is more than just a home for SISSA, it is a thriving scientific ecosystem and one of the most research-dense cities in Europe. With 37 researchers every 1,000 inhabitants, Trieste far exceeds the Italian average, making it a true European capital of science. Thanks to this exceptional concentration of research institutions, universities, technology parks, and international centers, SISSA thrives in a networked and intellectually stimulating environment which promotes innovation, interdisciplinary exchange, and strategic collaboration, both locally and globally.
SISSA collaborates closely with the following institutions based in or around Trieste:
- ICTP – Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics
A historic partner in theoretical physics and scientific cooperation with developing countries - INAF–Astronomical Observatory of Trieste (OATs)
Joint research in astrophysics and cosmology - OGS – National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics
Multidisciplinary projects involving geophysics and marine sciences - Area Science Park
A major hub for technological innovation and SISSA's partner for tech transfer and industrial projects - ICGEB – International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Collaboration on life sciences research and PhD programs - University of Trieste
Long-standing partnerships in joint Master’s programs in Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Data Science - University of Udine
Collaborations in academic training and research - Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU)
Joint initiatives in cosmology and theoretical physics - Institute for Geometry and Physics (IGAP)
A bridge between mathematics and physics with shared faculty and programs - DS-AI Institute – Interuniversity Center in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
A research and innovation hub in AI and data science, co-founded by SISSA - Trieste Institute for Quantum Technologies (TQT)
- A multidisciplinary initiative for the development of quantum sciences
SISSA is an active member of the Sistema Scientifico e dell’Innovazione del Friuli Venezia Giulia (SiS FVG), a regional network of 17 institutions working across basic research, technological innovation, industrial application, and advanced training. This ecosystem allows SISSA to collaborate, share infrastructures, and participate in large-scale regional and European innovation projects.