U.S.-Italy Science and Technology Cooperation Joint Commission Statement

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Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 3rd, 2026

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The U.S. Department of State announced outcomes from the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation held April 1-2, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Both nations committed to deepened cooperation in quantum sciences, high-performance computing and AI, fission and fusion energy, biotechnology, and advanced materials. Italy announced significant funding for strategic joint research projects in 2027-2028, opening opportunities for U.S. research entities to compete for collaborations.

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The United States and Italy concluded the 15th Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation, co-chaired by State Department's Senior Bureau Official Brendan Hanrahan and Italy's Undersecretary Maria Tripodi. The delegations agreed to promote joint research, researcher exchanges, shared infrastructure, and public-private partnerships across five priority technology areas: quantum sciences, high-performance computing and AI, fission and fusion energy, biotechnology, and advanced materials. Both sides also committed to reinforcing research security in critical technologies.

U.S. research entities should note that Italy announced significant funding availability for strategic joint research projects in 2027-2028, creating competitive collaboration opportunities. No compliance deadlines or regulatory requirements are imposed by this joint statement. This is an informational diplomatic communication that outlines cooperation priorities and funding intentions rather than binding commitments.

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Joint Statement of the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation

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Office of the Spokesperson

April 2, 2026

The United States hosted the Republic of Italy in Washington, D.C., on April 1-2 for the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology Cooperation. The State Department’s Senior Bureau Official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Brendan Hanrahan, co-chaired the meeting with Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi.

The delegations used this JCM to commit to deepening cooperation in quantum sciences, high‑performance computing and artificial intelligence, fission and fusion energy, biotechnology, and advanced materials. The two sides decided to promote joint research, researcher exchanges, shared infrastructure, and public‑private partnerships. They also highlighted their shared interest in reinforcing research security in critical technologies and helping partners adopt similar practices to protect innovation.

To advance these objectives Italy announced significant funding for strategic joint research projects in 2027–2028 in identified priority areas, opening avenues for U.S. research entities to compete for high‑value collaborations with their Italian counterparts. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a close scientific and technology partnership that drives U.S. and Italian innovation, supports jobs and mutual economic growth, and delivers tangible benefits to both peoples.