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A shared framework for European cloud security
In the 8ra initiative, FBK contributes to the development of the Collaborative Security Framework for the IPCEI-CIS ecosystem
Where research begins
Stories about PhDs at Fondazione Bruno Kessler
THz-Skin: pioneers in the early diagnosis of skin cancer
FBK will contribute to the European project by microfabricating the sensors at the core of a system designed to diagnose subcutaneous cancer forms in a noninvasive way and without radiation.
The financial skills of Trentino micro-enterprises
An analysis conducted by FBK-IRVAPP in collaboration with ISPAT on a representative sample of microenterprises in Trentino shows an encouraging figure: on average, owners correctly answer 77% of OECD/INFE questions on financial knowledge, well above the Italian average (64%). However, the picture is not uniform, and gaps persist related, for example, to sector and education.
The challenge for digital content integrity in the era of deepfakes and GenAI
Because digital identity, encryption, and provenance standards are key tools for ensuring authenticity, traceability, and trust
Research foundations meet to advance a shared people strategy
On March 3 in Milan, the kick-off meeting of the inter-foundation forum
Artificial intelligence and oncology: the research of two FBK doctoral students
Federica Rignanese and Annarita Barone work at FBK's Center for Digital Health and Wellbeing to develop artificial intelligence models that predict cancer progression. From the analysis of medical images to the study of the voice as a potential biomarker, the goal is to support clinicians with tools for increasingly predictive and personalized medicine.
Loyalty card for security: CherryChain’s digital resilience
FBK’s Center for Cybersecurity supported the company through a process of technical analysis and risk governance as part of InnovAction.
What remains to be discovered about the Higgs boson
There will be 13,000 innovative ultra-fast silicon detectors, developed and produced by FBK, installed at the heart of the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment at CERN in Geneva. The project, launched with INFN Turin, will help study and measure particle physics phenomena with greater precision.
February 2026: The FBK projects making headlines
From the annual research and industry event focused on tomorrow’s Europe to the new leadership at the Center for Digital Health & Wellbeing, and from deepfakes to the Olympics: the FBK initiatives that made headlines in February
Children’s Eyes: From Trentino, a New Digital Model Connecting Pediatricians and Telemedicine
An important step forward in protecting children’s eyesight has been marked by the publication in Scientific Reports, a Nature Portfolio journal, of the study “Digital infrared reflex testing and asynchronous teleconsultation for infant eye screening.”
AI, Inclusion and Digital Training: Piazza Copernico’s Innovation
Thanks to the services provided by FBK’s Center for Digital Industry, the e-learning company has tested AI solutions to enhance the linguistic inclusivity and accessibility of its training materials
Smart eyes for space, and much more
For Space Jobs: the unique perspective of David Schledewitz, PhD student at the University of Trento and Fondazione Bruno Kessler
FBK-ISIG is now among Italy’s leading centers for historical research
Massimo Rospocher, who has led the Italian-German Historical Institute at Fondazione Bruno Kessler since February 2023, has been confirmed as Director for the next three years. We asked him a few questions to reflect on this period and discuss upcoming projects
Think loud, speak science: the second edition of FBK Science Ambassadors kicks off
21 young researchers will take part in the advanced training course in communication and dissemination of FBK science
We are Yong
From Korea to Trento, the journey of a young PhD student who chose FBK as his scientific home and life community.
I Want to Break Free!
When AIs develop antisocial behavior. Interview with Gian Maria Campedelli, co-author of a new study exploring the implications and emerging risks of deploying persuasive, hierarchically organized autonomous agents
Cybersecurity at the Olympics
Interview with Matteo Rizzi who, with the FBK Center for Cybersecurity, is focusing on the area around Milan-Cortina where hacker attacks on institutions, service centers, and small businesses are on the rise.
AI4TRUST in Brussels: Artificial Intelligence Against Disinformation
Two European events bringing together research, media and public policies
FLEXIA: the new frontier of industrial flexibility launched
Turning industry from a passive energy consumer into an active contributor to national grid stability: this is the goal of FLEXIA, an ambitious research and development project launching in Storo, Trentino. The initiative involves FBK’s Center for Sustainable Energy and enter for Cybersecurity and is funded by the
FBK confirms its HR Excellence in Research status: Advancing more attractive and sustainable Careers
This prestigious European recognition is awarded to research organizations that demonstrate ongoing progress in implementing the principles of the European Charter for Researchers in their policies and practices.
January 2026: FBK projects making headlines
From a special feature on the Foundation to measles research, cyberattacks, AI in medicine, and the future of work, these are the FBK initiatives that made the news in January
AI becoming “normal”: Federico Cabitza’s vision for the future of digital health
As he begins his term as head of the Center for Digital Health and Wellbeing (DHWB), Federico Cabitza outlines a clear mission: to take artificial intelligence out of the lab and turn it into an established, everyday practice.
FBK and Cooperazione Trentina sign an agreement for cooperative innovation
A framework agreement has been signed between Fondazione Bruno Kessler and Federazione Trentina della Cooperazione to advance applied research, support the digital transition, and foster technological development across the Trentino cooperative system.
1525, uprising in Trentino: between fear, hope and violence
The 500th anniversary of the peasant uprisings of 1525 offers an opportunity to revisit the history of Trentino and reflect on the impact these events had on society at the time.
Lessons in interdisciplinary
In collaboration with FBK and the University of Milan, AREA has been launched—the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) pathway for students of Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology at the “Buonarroti” Technology High School in Trento. The initiative marks a new approach to environmental education and research
AI for the future of Italy
The General Conference of the Future Artificial Intelligence Research Project (FAIR), funded with €114.5 million by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) under the PNRR, was held in Rome from December 10 to 12, 2025. Launched in 2023 and coordinated by the National Research Council (CNR), the project involves 350 researchers across Italy and brings together 25 public and private partners.
FBK joins the ANTHEM Foundation as a new member
Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) has joined the ANTHEM Foundation as a new member, bringing its scientific and technological expertise to support the development of innovative healthcare solutions and the growth of high-impact applied research.
CryptoAC: security “without intermediaries” that comes from FBK research
A tool designed to protect data and applications without relying on a centralized controller, developed during Stefano Berlato’s doctoral research and now further advanced within the SERICS national partnership.
FBK approves record budget again for 2026
More than €100 million will support infrastructure expansion and talent attraction. Fondazione Bruno Kessler continues to focus on talent, partnerships, and technology transfer to shape the future of innovation. The next institutional and benchmarking event will be held in February in Bologna.