Since 2015, the Consorzio Futuro in Ricerca (CFR) has been a Centre for Innovation accredited to the High Technology Network of the Emilia Romagna Region.
It is a non-profit organization, with both public and private participation, which aims to promote the development and enhancement of human, scientific, technological and economic resources both in and around the city of Ferrara.
The Consortium promotes and supports research, innovation, and technology transfer, acting as a representative for Universities, Research Centers, Public Bodies, and Industrial Companies both in Italy and abroad, aiming to bring together know-how generators, industrial organizations, and the working world.