
Campania: the technology heart of Southern Italy
Campania is among the most dynamic ICT hubs in Southern Italy, with a rapidly evolving ecosystem that combines leading universities, a widespread network of innovative startups and the increasingly significant presence of major national and multinational players.
Naples stands out as a benchmark technological hub thanks to advanced research infrastructures, vertical expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics and corporate innovation, and the presence of certified incubators offering services to support the creation and development of innovative technologies.
The high availability of digital talent, the quality of university education, competitive costs and the growing demand for high-tech solutions make the sector one of the most competitive and dynamic at national level.
Highlights
2nd
Italian region with over 1,500 innovative startups
7
Universities offering ICT programmes (Federico II, Vanvitelli, Salerno, Benevento, Avellino, Suor Orsola Benincasa, Parthenope)
Regional ICT hub
growing rapidly
- Apple Developer Academy
- Cisco Networking Lab
- tech campuses
- HPC computing centres and AI labs
€40M
"Campania Venture Capital" as regional support for tech investments