The Industrial Research Doctorate of National Interest in Micro and Nano-Electronics (established by Ministerial Decree MUR no. 226 of 14 December 2021) aims to train researchers and professionals capable of addressing the challenges posed by technological evolution in Italy and Europe. The initiative intends to promote the creation of a national ecosystem in the micro and nano-electronics sector, aimed at preparing highly qualified figures, essential to enhance strategic investments in the field and to strengthen Italy's role in future technological developments on a global scale.

The Program for the Multidisciplinary Industrial Doctorate on Strategic Innovation for Sustainable and Smart Ecosystems (SIS2E) is offered by the different Departments of the University of Milano-Bicocca in collaboration with the Department of Economics, Management, and Statistics. It focuses on two fundamental pillars, i.e., (1) Rigor in science and technology development, and (2) Relevance for society and business with a feeling for valorization and dissemination. As such, educational and research methods are stretched and oriented towards spanning the ‘scientific world’ with the ‘real world’ considering how science contributes to society and business. Besides being guided by their respective science and technology departments and performing scientific research, students work with companies and organizations. SIS2E supports the students for developing the necessary mindset, attitude and capabilities for bridging both realities. The program builds on interaction between peers as well as individual and personalized coaching, aimed at improving the participants’ economic and social skills.

We aim to ‘create’ excellent researchers that develop broad competencies enabling them to take up managerial responsibilities in companies and in the larger international context.