Become a Partner

Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem for interdisciplinary research and innovation, where researchers, companies, organizations, associations, and other external partners can collaborate to develop innovative solutions and address pressing societal issues.

By entering into a collaboration with Open Lab, we can align our efforts synergistically. Open Lab offers not only the expertise of their researchers but also access to an extensive professional network. These collaborations aim to cultivate a vibrant exchange of ideas, facilitate joint research initiatives, and unlock novel opportunities for mutual growth and innovation. Our joint aspiration is to make meaningful contributions to the broader scientific and technological landscape while addressing pressing social challenges. 

How to become a partner

If you're interested in collaborating with Open Lab, please follow the steps below and provide the necessary documents and information:

1. Research Proposal: Submit a detailed research proposal that outlines the objectives, research questions, methodologies, and relevance of your project to the economic and digital resilience topic. Highlight the importance of collaborating with Open Lab and how our expertise and resources can enhance your project's success.

2. Project Timeline: Provide a Gantt chart that details your project's timeline, including major milestones, deadlines, and deliverables. This will help us understand the scope and duration of the collaboration, enabling us to allocate resources and support effectively.

3. Expected Outcomes: Describe the expected outcomes of the project, such as publications, policy recommendations, or innovative solutions. Explain how these outcomes will contribute to the understanding and promotion of economic and digital resilience in the post-pandemic transition.

4. Additional Information: Include any additional information or supporting documents that may be relevant to your application, such as CVs of the project team members, letters of support from other organizations, or examples of previous work.

Once you have prepared the necessary documents and information, please submit your application package to our designated email address: openlab@imtlucca.it

Evaluation Process

Upon receiving your application package, an internal scientific commission will review and evaluate your proposal based on its relevance to Open Lab's research focus, the quality and feasibility of the research plan, and the potential impact of the expected outcomes. If necessary, the commission may also seek external reviews from experts in the field.

Applicants will be informed of the commission's decision within a specified timeframe. If your application is successful, we will collaborate closely with you to initiate the partnership and provide the necessary support and resources to ensure the success of your project.