Open Innovation Hubs

RINA’s Open Innovation Hubs (OIHs) are global centers where research becomes reality. Built on collaboration, they connect startups, universities, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to accelerate innovation and deliver solutions that address both industry needs and societal challenges. 

Our vision 

We believe open innovation is about shaping the future together, continuously developing new skills, connecting across ecosystems, and turning ideas into real impact. It’s how we stay close to industries and partners, expand knowledge, and grow together in a world where change allows no hesitation. 

Through the OIHs, we: 

• leverage external expertise by collaborating with diverse partners; 
• create new opportunities by exploring fresh ideas and business models; 
• accelerate breakthroughs with emerging technologies and talent; 
• solve complex challenges by pooling creativity to drive sustainable growth. 

How we innovate 

Our open innovation hubs turn concepts into solutions through open, collaborative actions:

• Demo centers: facilities for demonstrating innovative technologies (from robotics to AI and digital twins), enabling real-world testing and validation. Here, we collaborate with partners to transform ideas into deployable industrial applications.
• Learning: we empower people and organisations through advanced training  in frontier technologies, ensuring skills evolve with innovation.
• Advanced testing facilities: state-of-the-art laboratories and testing environments focused on regional and sectoral needs, supporting research activities. 
• Strengthening regional innovation: we strengthen local networks through open innovation initiatives such as open challenges, hackatons and co-creation projects, venture capital support, and R&D collaborations. 

Why Open Innovation Hubs? 

Because solving today’s challenges requires shared knowledge, global cooperation, and practical application. Through the OIHs, we build trust across industries, strengthen local ecosystems, and shape a more sustainable and resilient future for all. 

A global network of impact

Strategically located in Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Greece, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Singapore, our seven hubs act as interconnected centers of excellence