Since its foundation in 1995, VIU has always sought to promote the research triangle of stakeholders – industry, academia and government – building important partnerships, placing great emphasis on collaborating and co-investing with governmental and international organizations and developing capacity building initiatives, advanced training programs, research activities and internships for VIU students, including:
Alcantara Spa
Council of Europe, Venice Office
CESifo
Europelago
Europe Direct | City of Venice
DVRI - Distretto Veneziano della Ricerca e dell'Innovazione
Global Campus of Human Rights
UNESCO, Venice Office
Venice Diplomatic Society
In the field of Sustainable Development, VIU participates and has an active role in several Networks:
ASvIS - Alleanza Italiana per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile
EAERE - European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
GUPES - Global Universities Partnership on Environment for Sustainability of UNEP
PCST - Public Communication of Science and Technology
SDSN - Sustainable Development Solutions Network
SISC - Società Italiana per le Scienze del Clima
UNGC - United Nations Global Compact
VIU has also forged strong links with various forms of local government in Venice and in the surrounding area: the City of Venice, the Metropolitan Area of Venice and the Veneto Region.
