In line with national and European policies and programmes, Sapienza University of Rome adopts a strategic and integrated approach to research and innovation (R&I). This approach is based on the promotion of scientific excellence, the development of human capital, social responsibility, and collaboration with the business sector and civil society.

As set out in the Sapienza's Policies for Research and Innovation (approved by Academic Senate Resolution No. 177 on 8 July 2025) which defines Sapienza’s strategic guidelines in line with the Strategic Plan and the Statutes, Sapienza is actively committed to an investment policy aimed at establishing and strengthening a Sapienza Research Infrastructure (SRI). This infrastructure comprises laboratories equipped with large and medium-sized equipment to support research, innovation, and technology transfer activities. It is structured around three complementary areas:

1) Strengthening the pursuit of excellence by upgrading departmental research laboratories and funding scientific equipment of interest to Sapienza;

2) Developing interdepartmental research laboratories for multidisciplinary research and innovation;

3) Joining national and international research infrastructures by establishing local nodes.

To develop Sapienza Reasearch Infrastructure, Sapienza issues an annual call for proposals for the purchase of medium- and large-scale scientific equipment, aimed at its lecturers and researchers.

The Sapienza Research Infrastructure database can be accessed via the Sapienza Research Portal (in Italian).

Sapienza Research Infrastructure Regulations

The Academic Senate and Board of Governors approved the Sapienza Research Infrastructure Regulations (in Italian) by resolutions No. 93/2020 and No. 103/2020 respectively. 

Sapienza Research Infrastructure comprises laboratories and major research facilities designed to support world-class research at Sapienza and innovation, technology transfer and business incubation activities in the local area. Specifically, it acts as a technological platform for users within and outside our university, including those from the CIVIS network of European universities and businesses operating at regional, national and international levels. It facilitates the sharing of technological resources, expertise and collaborations, and provides support for growth, development and internationalisation processes across sectors spanning all areas defined in the Smart Specialisation Strategy at regional, national and international levels.