Fondazione ITS Mosos

What Fondazione ITS Mosos does

Fondazione ITS MoSoS is an Italian non-profit foundation operating as a Higher Technical Institute (Istituto Tecnico Superiore) under the Ministry of Education's national ITS Academy framework, with a focus on sustainable mobility and transportation. The foundation delivers free post-diploma vocational training through two-year programs (1,800–2,000 hours) and three-year pathways (3,000 hours), spread across six regional campuses in Sardinia — Cagliari, Iglesias, Porto Torres, Alghero, La Maddalena, and Olbia. Its curriculum covers maritime, rail, road and logistics transport, embedding Industry 4.0, digital mobility and green/hydrogen technologies, with at least 30% of training hours delivered as internships through employer partners including ALIS (2,050 transport companies), Gruppo Grendi, ARST and Bureau Veritas.

The foundation operates on a non-commercial model: tuition is fully subsidized, students are not paying customers, and revenue is structurally grant-based — primarily Italian Ministry of Education and Regione Sardegna allocations, supplemented by PNRR (NextGenerationEU) funds via the FA.MoSoS Accademia del Successo project, Erasmus+ mobility grants (ECHE Charter 100/100), and partner co-funding. Outcomes reported by the foundation include an 82% employment rate within one year of completion, 91% job-role coherence, and 50–65% of teaching delivered by industry-experienced professionals. Institutional quality is backed by ISO 9001 certification (2019) and FonARCom accreditation, while internationalization is anchored by the Erasmus+ ECHE charter and partnerships with Italian transport employers.

Name

Fondazione ITS Mosos

Legal name

Fondazione ITS Mo.So.S.

Website

https://fondazionemosos.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italian non-profit foundation operating a Higher Technical Institute (ITS Academy) under the Italian Ministry of Education, delivering free post-diploma vocational training in sustainable mobility, transport and logistics across six campuses in Sardinia.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Cagliari

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public funding - Ministry of Education and Region Sardinia: The foundation is promoted and financed by the Italian Ministry of Education (Ministero dell'Istruzione) and the Regione Sardegna. These government funds cover the cost of delivering free technical training programs to students.
2. PNRR funding: Funding from the Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) supports specific projects including FA.MoSoS 'Accademia del Successo' and other training initiatives.
3. Tax credit incentives for partner companies: Companies investing in ITS training receive a 30% tax credit, rising to 60% in areas with above-average unemployment rates, providing indirect financial support to the ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fondazione ITS MoSoS is a non-profit higher technical institute (ITS Academy) providing tuition-free post-diploma vocational training in sustainable mobility and transportation. It offers 2-year and 3-year programs across maritime transport, land transport and logistics, air transport, hydrogen cycle management, tourist port management, recreational vessels, and intermodality, combining classroom instruction with 30% internship hours and industry-experienced faculty. Programs lead to a Diploma di Tecnico Superiore (EQF Level V/VI) and target direct employment in transportation, logistics, and mobility sectors.

Product overview

Fondazione ITS Academy MoSoS is a vocational training institution (Istituto Tecnico Superiore) providing post-diploma technical education programs in transportation and mobility sectors across Sardegna, Italy. The organization operates as a unified academy offering multiple specialized training tracks including maritime transport, land transport (railway/automotive), air transport, logistics and smart mobility, hydrogen cycle management, port management, and recreational boat technology. Programs are structured as either 2-year (1800-2000 hours) or 3-year (3000 hours) courses leading to a Diploma di Tecnico Superiore (EQF V/VI). The academy collaborates with regional enterprises and is funded by Italy's Ministry of Education and Regione Sardegna, with additional support from PNRR and Erasmus+ programs.

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Products and services

• ITS Academy MoSoS - Trasporti Marittimi Vocational training program in maritime transport covering maritime shipping, nautical studies, and commercial marine officer certification, including courses for Ufficiale Coperta Macchine (Deck/Engine Officer) and Allievo Commissario di Bordo (Ship's Officer). Targets post-diploma students seeking careers in maritime transport.
• ITS Academy MoSoS - Trasporto Terrestre e Logistica Vocational training in land transport, logistics, and smart mobility, including courses for railway conductors (Agente di Condotta), mechatronics systems management for transport vehicles, and sustainable logistics with digital technologies. Targets post-diploma students seeking careers in rail, road transport, and logistics.
• ITS Academy MoSoS - Trasporto Aereo Aircraft maintenance training program covering helicopters and other aircraft, with focus on mechanical, structural, propulsion systems, and diesel-electric technologies. Targets post-diploma students seeking careers in aircraft maintenance.
• ITS Academy MoSoS - Gestione Ciclo Idrogeno Specialized program on hydrogen cycle management, production, distribution, and utilization for transportation propulsion, including railway applications. Targets post-diploma students seeking careers in hydrogen-powered transport technologies.
• ITS Academy MoSoS - Gestione Porti Turistici Training program for the technological management of tourist ports and port area mobility, including infomobility infrastructure management. Targets post-diploma students seeking careers in tourist port operations.
• ITS Academy MoSoS - Imbarcazioni da Diporto Programs covering design and production of recreational vessels, including mechanical, electrical, and electronic nautical systems. Targets post-diploma students seeking careers in recreational boat technology.
• ITS Academy MoSoS - Intermodalità e Mobilità Sostenibile Program covering digital and intelligent technologies for sustainable mobility and intermodality across sea, land, and air transport systems, with focus on data management. Targets post-diploma students seeking careers in sustainable intermodal transport.
• PNRR-Funded Programs Training programs financed by Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), including the FA.MoSoS Accademia del Successo project providing student support, tutoring, and orientation services. Targets post-diploma students.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Programs European mobility programs allowing students, teachers, and staff to undertake study, training, and professional internships abroad, with 11 scholarships available for traineeships. Enabled by the ECHE accreditation scoring 100/100 from the European Commission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of graduates employed within 1 year of graduation (INDIRE 2022 monitoring)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ALIS (Associazione Logistica dell'Intermodalità Sostenibile)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2023ALIS is a network of 2,050 logistics and sustainable intermodality companies with over 221,500 workers. ALIS was the first association to sign a Protocol of Understanding with the national ITS network for sustainable mobility. ITS MoSoS counts ALIS as a founding/partner member, providing industry connections and curriculum input.
• Gruppo GrendicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2023Gruppo Grendi is an international logistics and shipping company and founding/partner member of ITS MoSoS. In 2021, Grendi became the first Italian shipping company to modify its statutes to include environmental and social impact commitments. The company drives sustainable logistics innovation.
• FonARCom (Fondo Paritetico Interprofessionale)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2022ITS MoSoS became an accredited subject and implementing body for continuous training of the Fondazione Paritetico Interprofessionale FonARCom. This enables the delivery of free training courses for employees of companies affiliated with the fund.
• ARST S.p.A.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2022ARST S.p.A. (Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti) is Sardinia's regional public transport company. In 2022, ARST became the first company in Italy to activate a third-level apprenticeship with an ITS and ANPAL, through a public selection process for the 'Tecnico Superiore Agente di Condotta' course. The course leads directly to hiring.
• INPSminorOthers · 25 January 2022INPS published a call for applications for 100 scholarships worth 4,000 euros for students attending ITS courses in the 2021-2022 school year. Reserved for dependent children of INPS subscribers (employees or pensioners).
• Erasmus+ Program (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2021ITS MoSoS obtained the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) in 2021, enabling it to participate in Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programs. The charter scored 100/100 from the European Commission. Programs include student and staff mobility for study, traineeships, and training abroad. The accreditation extends to students, teachers, partner companies, and internal staff.
• Interreg VI-A Italia Francia Marittimo 2021-2027 (FABIS Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ITS MoSoS is involved in the FABIS project under Interreg VI-A Italia Francia Marittimo 2021-2027. CUP: G23C24002040007. The foundation participates in cross-border cooperation initiatives.
• Bureau VeritasminorOthers · 6 August 2019Bureau Veritas awarded ITS MoSoS ISO 9001 quality certification for its training course management in August 2019.
• Banca Intesa SanpaolominorOthers · 18 June 2019A convention between Fondazione ITS MoSoS and Banca Intesa Sanpaolo provides 'Prestito per Merito' (merit-based loans) to enrolled students. No guarantees are required; students need only demonstrate regular enrollment.
• Interreg Italia-Francia Marittimo 2014-2020coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014ITS MoSoS participated in the PORT-5R project under the Interreg Italy-France Maritime 2014-2020 program, focused on cross-border maritime cooperation. Partnered with the University of Genoa (Prof.ssa Francesca Pirlone as Scientific Director). Results were featured in Il Sole 24 Ore.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Confitarma: Italian shipowners' confederation representing the national maritime industry. Adjacent organization — not a training provider but a key industry counterpart and potential employer pipeline for MoSoS maritime graduates.

Emerging players

• STC Group: Dutch maritime training and education group offering vocational and professional maritime programs internationally. International peer operating at higher scale in the maritime training space, with cross-border student placement capability.
• ITS Steve Jobs: Network of Italian ITS foundations focused on ICT, digital, and emerging tech. Peer within the national ITS system with similar post-diploma technical training model, though a different primary focus area (digital rather than transport).

Broad incumbents

• Università degli Studi di Genova: Italian public university hosting the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, with maritime and transport engineering degree programs. Incumbent academic competitor for advanced maritime training in Italy.
• World Maritime University: IMO-established international maritime university in Malmö, Sweden, providing postgraduate maritime education. Global incumbent and benchmark for advanced maritime training, complementing MoSoS's vocational positioning at the higher-education level.
• Politecnico di Milano: Italy's leading technical university with degree programs in transportation engineering, mobility, and aerospace. Broader incumbent that competes for the same top-tier Italian technical talent but at the university degree level rather than vocational diploma.

Direct peers

• Fondazione ITS Cuccovillo: Italian ITS foundation in Bari focused on mechatronics and industrial automation, with programs touching transport systems. Direct peer under the same national ITS framework with technical/industrial training overlap.
• Fondazione ITS Marco Polo: Italian ITS foundation in the Venice area focused on transport, logistics, and intermodal mobility. Direct peer with overlapping course portfolio in maritime and logistics, operating under the same national regulatory framework.
• Fondazione ITS Giovanni Caboto: Italian ITS foundation in Gaeta specializing in maritime and port logistics training. Direct peer within the national ITS Academy network, sharing the same funding model, governance structure, and target demographic of post-diploma technical students.

Regional players

• ITS Angelo Omodeo: Italian ITS foundation based in Termini Imerese (Sicily) focused on energy efficiency and sustainable technologies. Adjacent peer covering overlapping sustainability themes but a different primary domain and a different Italian geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/itsmosos
• Instagraminstagram.com/itsmosos/?hl=it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondazione-its-mosos

Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

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