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several initiatives and a list of associations that work to foster economic development throughinnovation is also herewith provided.o...... A section focusing on Italian Government Strategies, Policies and Investment: Italianinstitutions, both at regional and national level, are increasingly becoming aware of the importanceof supporting innovation and research. Fiscal incentives and programs such as INDUISTRIA 2015are among the numerous possibilities of co-financing. Here, we try to give a comprehensive pictureon the available and most interesting funding programs for a foreign company-entity willing to investand co-invest in Italy in R&D activities.o...... Information on the current government regime concerning Intellectual Property rights: as afounder member of the European Union, Italy is at the forefront of European IP Rightsdevelopments and has some of the most modern and up-to-date IP practices in the world.o...... A brief list of success stories: a selection of the most recent and relevant examples of alliances,collaboration agreements and investments between Italian companies or Universities and Americancounterparts.o...... A list of upcoming events of interest for R&D companies, start ups and spin offs: this piece ofinformation represents a useful instrument in highlighting the most important opportunities to meetItalian researchers and entrepreneurs, as well as current investors.Italian Trade Commission - New York20094