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CINECA – Consorzio Interuniversitario

High-performance computing and digital services for research and innovation.

Organisation Type: Inter-university consortium; Research and Innovation Centre; High-Performance Computing Centre; Digital infrastructure provider

Countries of Operation: Italy (operates nationally and participates in numerous European initiatives and infrastructures)

Core Expertise: HPC & supercomputing • AI & data science • Digital research infrastructures • Cloud & data services • Public sector digital transformation

Who are you beyond GreenShift?

CINECA is the largest Italian inter-university consortium, supporting universities, research institutions, and the Ministry of University and Research with advanced digital services and infrastructures.

It is one of Europe’s leading supercomputing centres and hosts strategic HPC resources for national and European research communities. CINECA operates at the intersection of high-performance computing, data management, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation, enabling scientific excellence and supporting public sector digital transformation.

What do you bring to GreenShift?

CINECA contributes advanced expertise in high-performance computing, data analytics, and AI-driven methodologies to support innovation in sustainable and green technologies.

Through its infrastructure, technical know-how, and established collaboration networks across academia and public institutions, CINECA strengthens the project’s capacity for scalable experimentation, data-intensive research, and long-term impact. Its experience in European projects and digital ecosystem coordination further supports dissemination, visibility, and integration within broader innovation frameworks.

Why Greenshift

Massimiliano Guarrasi - HPC Department

"“GreenShift represents an important opportunity to combine advanced digital technologies with sustainability goals. At CINECA, we believe that high-performance computing and artificial intelligence are essential enablers for accelerating the green transition and supporting evidence-based innovation.”"

Where can you find us

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