CRS4 took part today in the event “Einstein Telescope and Enabling Technologies (KET): Towards a Sustainable Future”, organized by Sardegna Ricerche in collaboration with INFN – the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics, Cagliari division. The meeting, held at Sa Manifattura, marked the second stop in the regional outreach initiative on innovation in strategic sectors for the island’s development.
During the morning session, participants discussed the prospects of Sardinia’s candidacy to host the Einstein Telescope and the opportunities that enabling technologies offer for strengthening the region’s economic and industrial fabric.
Among the speakers was Massimo Carpinelli, Sole Administrator of CRS4, who emphasized how the Center, in alignment with the regional strategy, can play a key role thanks to its multidisciplinary structure and longstanding experience in large-scale research infrastructures.
“CRS4, boasts advanced digital infrastructure and a scalable computing center, ready to support complex projects like the Einstein Telescope. But our added value lies also in our ability to work side by side with businesses, fostering rapid and effective technology transfer. Collaboration between research and industry is essential today: we can be natural partners for companies aiming to tackle high-tech challenges.”
His speech also highlighted CRS4’s potential contribution in strategic areas such as photonic technologies, advanced materials, electronics, and mechanics – all fundamental components for the construction of the future observatory.
The day concluded with a roundtable discussion involving businesses, research institutions, and institutional representatives, followed by one-on-one meetings in the afternoon.
