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Fondazione CRT – Cassa di Risparmio di Torino - Fondazione CRT is a private non-profit organizationestablished in 1991 by the Cassa di Risparmio di Torino.The organization runs its activity for the development of the Piedmont and Valle D’Aosta regions.Projects range from conservation and valorization of artistic heritage and cultural activities to scientificresearch; from education and training to health and assistance to aiding the socially needy; from public safetyto environmental protection to innovation in local organizations.http://www.fondazionecrt.it/fondazioneEngTable 8: Italian FoundationsOther important point of entry in Italy for investors is represented by the numerous associations andagencies that work to support economic development through innovation. In particular, the BusinessAngels association (IBAN) as well as AIFI (the Italian Venture Capital and Private Equity association) isbecoming very active in Italy and it is always advisable to visit their website before entering the Italianmarket.Associazione dei Parchi Scientifici e Tecnologici in Italia (APSTI) is the national network of scientific andtechnological parks. The objective of the Association is to work as an integrator between the companies’need for innovative growth, especially small- and very small-sized businesses, and the wealth of knowledgeembodied by the Centers of Technological and Scientific Excellence, Universities and Research Centers.For further information: http://www.apsti.it/index.php?id=14&L=1Agenzia per l’Attrazione degli Investimenti Esteri in Italia (INVITALIA) is the government agency forinward investment promotion and enterprise development dedicated to assist companies in all stages of theinvestment process, to support new business ventures and to enhance local development.For further information: http://www.invitalia.it/on-line/eng/Home.htmlItalian Business Angel Network Association (IBAN) is the association that groups an extensive network ofmore than 200 Italian business angels, investing in early stage companies.For further information: http://www.iban.itItalian Angels for Growth Association is a non profit organization whose purpose is to promoteentrepreneurship as an engine for economic growth. Its members are entrepreneurs, managers andprofessionals who provide financing to early stage companies and support their development.For further information: http://www.italianangels.netItalian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (AIFI) was created in 1986, in order to promote,develop and represent institutionally the venture capital and private equity activity in Italy. The Association isan organization composed of different entities which, throughout direct investment of their own funds orthrough the management and advisory of independent funds (closed-end funds) are private equity and venturecapital investors with the objective of purchasing, managing and divesting in unquoted companies. Associatedmembers are Italian and foreign associations as well as institutions and companies interested in thedevelopment of the venture capital industry in Italy.For further information: http://www.aifi.itItalian Trade Commission - New York200924