The Asia Institute promotes cooperation with Asia on research, training, culture, and business development.
Founded on March, 1, 2021, the Asia Institute has five founding partners: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Comune di Bologna, Confindustria Emilia and BolognaFiere S.P.A. The Asia Institute is founded as the development of the China Association College that, in its 14 years of the activity, became a reference point to support cultural relations between Italy and China.
The Asia Institute is a place for training and exchange for students of the University of Bologna interested in the Asian continent and for incoming students from Asia. It is a focal point for researchers studying Asia.
The Asia Institute promotes activities to connect Emilia-Romagna and Asia, organizing initiatives involving citizens and local firms and businesses.
