The map shows the ecosystem of the FAIR Partnership, consisting of 136 members (53 universities and research institutions and 83 companies).
At the time of its establishment, the partnership was made up of 25 partners (18 universities and research institutions and 7 companies), organized into 10 Spokes and 15 Affiliates. From its inception, FAIR has had a national scope: the Spokes and Affiliates are located in 11 different Italian regions.
Starting from January 2024, the Spokes have issued 20 cascade calls for a total amount of €28.4 million: 10 calls aimed at universities and research institutions (totaling €16.6 million) and 10 calls aimed at companies (totaling €11.8 million).
The 35 winners of the cascade calls for universities and research institutions are located in 16 regions, with a fairly even distribution across the national territory. 66% of the winning universities and research institutions are based in Central and Northern Italy, while 34% are based in the South.
The 76 winners of the cascade calls for companies are based in 11 regions, with a higher concentration in Campania (22%) and Lombardy (26%). 53% of the winning companies are based in Central and Northern Italy, and 47% in the South.
The FAIR ecosystem spans 16 regions, with higher concentrations in Campania (16%), Lombardy (21%), and Tuscany (11%). Overall, 60% of the members of the FAIR Ecosystem are based in Central and Northern Italy, and 40% are based in the South.