In recent years, the University of Pisa has launched a series of initiatives aimed at supporting applied research and the consequent enhancement of research products.

On the model of other experiences abroad and in Italy, a Call for the financing of Technological Demonstrators (DT) was prepared in order to encourage the development of technologies subject to patents and registered software and to support research groups. of the University of Pisa in carrying out the activities necessary to carry out the technological transfer of an innovation.