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The Network of Italian Core Facilities
The Network of Italian Core Facilities (NICo) was established in 2022 through a collaborative effort involving several Italian Universities and Research Institutes
NICo’s goal is to foster positive synergies among Core Facilities operating in the field of Life Sciences and to enhance their visibility and accessibility.
NICo seeks to facilitate the sharing of resourses and expertise among its member Institutions, promoting collaborative and open innovation policies. This approach aims to make advanced instrumentation and technologies available to the scientific community and enterprises through the expertise of highly skilled personnel.
NICo’s mission is to develop an integrated network of Core Facilities, positioning itself as a leading reference for outstanding research both nationally and internationally.
Closing Press Release of the 3rd National Core Facilities Congress
On 3rd and 4th September 2026, the 3rd National Core Facilities Congress took place at the G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara.
The event provided a valuable opportunity for researchers, technologists, and scientific infrastructure managers to discuss the challenges of innovation, share experiences, and foster collaboration among Italian Core Facilities.
For further information on the programme, the call, and the Congress presentations, please visit the official event page.
NICo Members
The Network of Italian Core Facilities (NICo) comprises twelve Institutions equipped with centralized technological platforms, which have signed the Memorandum of Understanding
Working Groups
NICo hosts technical and cross-sectional working groups focused on sharing best practices in platform management, discussing long-term sustainability, to identifying funding opportunities and exploring career development for personnel.
NICo-BBMRI.it Collaboration Agreement
The Network of Italian Core Facilities (NICo) has established a Collaboration Agreement with BBMRI.it, the National Node of the BBMRI-ERIC infrastructure, as part of the PNRR Project “Strengthening BBMRI.it“, which aims to strengthen the network of Italian biobanks.