GENOA ERZELLI GREAT CAMPUS
ERZELLI
Italy
Genoa Erzelli GREAT Campus, located on Erzelli hill in northwest Italy, functions as a science and technology park fostering innovation through synergies between high-tech firms, the University of Genoa’s Polytechnic School, and research centres like the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT). Launched as part of a major urban renewal project, it spans over 400,000 square metres with green spaces, aiming to host 15,000 users, including 5,000 students, and create 6,000 jobs in a connected “neighbourhood of science.”
The campus integrates advanced facilities such as the New Polytechnic School campus designed by Mario Bellini, featuring 25,132 sqm departments, 18,287 sqm classrooms, 16,000 sqm labs with a ship testing basin and wind tunnel, a 3,200 sqm library, a 415-seat auditorium, and 1,500 sqm student spaces for 300 rooms. It hosts companies like Ericsson, Siemens, Esaote, and IIT’s Centre for Human Technologies (CHT@Erzelli) focusing on robotics, neuroscience, and assistive tech, plus a 1,500 sqm start-up incubator funded by Invitalia. Proximity to airport, rail, and highway supports a mixed-use environment with residences, commerce, sports, and 200,000 sqm green areas.
Future Cities criteria compliance
Environmental & Nature
The master plan dedicates 70% to high-tech and education amid extensive green integration, including a 100,000 sqm park along Monte Guano slopes, promoting environmental harmony in urban design. Energy-efficient classrooms and buildings align with high comfort standards, while open green spaces and integrated planning support resource efficiency and quality of life. The project embeds sustainability through harmonious landscape integration and modern infrastructure.
Smart City
GREAT Campus emphasizes cutting-edge tech ecosystems with IIT labs in assistive robotics, cognitive science, AI, neuroscience, and low-energy electronic design using FPGA and custom circuits. It supports high-tech relocations, R&D in automation, biomedical, and robotics, networked with 15,000 specialised workers, enabling tech transfer, prototyping, and global market competitiveness. Specialised labs and incubators facilitate innovation from research to start-ups.
Human-Centric
Campus design creates a liveable “neighbourhood” blending work, study, leisure, and residence, with pedestrian zones, event centres, cafes, and open spaces fostering networking among 5,500 students, researchers, and professionals. Family-oriented amenities, sports facilities, and cultural hubs enhance daily life, while student housing, meeting areas, and proximity to services prioritise well-being and collaboration. It attracts talent by reimagining urban living connected to Genoa’s cultural vibrancy.
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