DEMOS Fondazione ITS

What DEMOS Fondazione ITS does

DEMOS Fondazione ITS (legal name: Fondazione ITS D.E.MO.S. — Istituto Tecnologico Superiore Nuove Tecnologie per il Made in Italy, Settore Agroalimentare) is a non-profit higher technical institute headquartered in Campobasso, Molise, Italy, established in 2012. The foundation delivers two-year post-diploma vocational programs (EQF Level 5) across five technology areas: mechatronics and industrial digitalization, agro-food production and quality, tourism and hospitality, ICT/cybersecurity, and fashion/digital modeling. Curriculum combines classroom theory, PNRR-funded labs, and mandatory company internships (900+ hours), with programs co-designed by an enterprise consortium (La Molisana, Ittierre, Adrilog, Sensor ID, Olitec Foundation, Samnium Innovation Hub, RES/Polymères, and others) and validated through a Comitato Tecnico Scientifico with six sector task forces. As of 2025, the academy serves 140+ students across five active courses, up from approximately 20 students in a single agro-food course in 2012, and operates secondary sites at Ittierre Hub (Pettoranello del Molise, since Oct 2024) and Samnium Innovation Hub (Isernia province).

The academy is tuition-free and entirely publicly funded through MIUR, the Molise Region, PNRR grants (e.g., Project M4C1I1.5-2023-1242-P-30498 'New Generation Training Molise'), and external scholarships (€15,000 allocated by the Molise Chamber of Commerce in 2024; €800–€950 per student). Distribution relies on regular Open Days, school-network referrals via USR Molise and regional high schools (I.I.S. Pertini-Montini-Cuoco, Istituto Alberghiero Federico di Svevia), career fairs (Future-Jobs, Salone degli Orientamenti in Genoa), national earned media (Il Sole 24 Ore, August 2025), and the academy's own podcast (Podcast DEMoS). Outcome metrics include >80% graduate employment within one year (national ITS benchmark), 92% sector coherence, INDIRE 'fascia verde' ranking (score 70.05, 2022), and 6th place nationally among 20 ITS academies in agro-food (2024).

Distinctive strategic elements include (1) the 2026 integrated 2+1 pathway with Università degli Studi del Molise (UNIMOL), enabling students to earn both an ITS Diploma (EQF 5) and a Bachelor's degree (EQF 6) in three years via 108 recognized CFU; (2) the BRIA department — an interdisciplinary AI/bioinformatics/immersive reality curriculum backed by 26 IT enterprises expressing demand for 142 specialists; (3) a diversified multi-vertical portfolio reducing single-sector dependency; and (4) elevated national standing via Director Marialaura Cosimi's June 2024 election as Vice President of ITS Italy's Executive Committee. The academy is governed by a President, an Assembly of Founding Members, and the Scientific Technical Committee, with no equity ownership and no private-sector controlling stake.

Name

DEMOS Fondazione ITS

Legal name

Fondazione ITS D.E.MO.S. (Istituto Tecnologico Superiore Nuove Tecnologie per il Made in Italy - Settore Agroalimentare)

Website

https://itsdemos.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DEMOS Fondazione ITS is a non-profit Italian higher technical institute in Campobasso, Molise, offering free, two-year post-diploma vocational programs across five technology areas (mechatronics, agro-food, tourism, ICT/cybersecurity, fashion) to 140+ students, with industry-co-designed curricula and guaranteed internships.

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Product category

Vocational Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Vocational technical education
• Post-diploma training
• Higher technical institute
• ITS academy programs
• Professional skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Campobasso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Publicly Funded Tuition-Free Education: ITS D.E.Mo.S. Academy courses are free for students. The institution is funded through the Italian Ministry of Education (MIUR), the Molise Region, PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) funds, and public grants. Funding supports operational costs, labs, scholarships, and faculty.
2. Scholarship Administration: The academy distributes scholarships to students, funded by external bodies such as the Camera di Commercio del Molise (€15,000 allocated in 2024) and the PNRR project 'New Generation Training Molise'. The academy manages the distribution of these funds.
3. Enterprise Partnership Services: The academy collaborates with enterprises that co-design curricula and provide internship (tirocinio) placements, effectively acting as a workforce pipeline. While not a direct revenue stream, these partnerships justify continued public funding and enhance the institution's relevance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DEMOS Fondazione ITS Academy is a non-profit higher technical institute (Istituto Tecnologico Superiore) offering two-year post-diploma vocational programs (EQF Level 5) in five technology areas: Mechatronics/Industrial Digitalization, Agro-food Production and Innovation, Tourism/Hospitality Management, ICT/Cybersecurity, and Fashion/Digital Modeling. Courses combine classroom theory, lab work, and mandatory company internships, and are tuition-free for students, funded primarily by Italian Ministry of Education (MIUR), PNRR, and the Molise Region.

Product overview

DEMOS Fondazione ITS (Istituto Tecnologico Superiore) is a non-profit higher technical institute (ITS Academy) offering two-year post-diploma professional courses in the Molise region of Italy. The institution provides a portfolio of specialized technical courses organized across five main technology areas: Meccatronica (Industrial Digitalization & Asset Integrity), Agroalimentare (Food Industry Production, Quality & Innovation), Turismo (Hospitality & Guest Experience Management), ICT (Intelligent Systems & Cybersecurity), and Moda/Fashion. The course portfolio includes Full Stack Developer (in partnership with Samnium Innovation Hub), BRIA (Bioinformatics, AI & Immersive Reality), Digital Fashion Modeler (at Ittierre Hub), Plastic Sustainability & Recycling, Digital Health Assistant, AgriLogiTech (agri-food logistics), InnovationTech, TECH & FOOD, and AgriOIL 4.0. DEMOS also offers the innovative 2+1 Integrated Pathway with UNIMOL university enabling students to earn both an ITS Diploma (EQF 5) and a Bachelor's Degree (EQF 6) in three years. All courses combine classroom theory with mandatory company internships (900+ hours) and are free of charge for students, with PNRR funding support. The institution maintains partnerships with over 26 IT companies for BRIA, Ittierre Hub for fashion, Samnium Innovation Hub for software development, and numerous agri-food enterprises.

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Products and services

• Meccatronica - Industrial Digitalization & Asset Integrity Expert Two-year post-diploma professional course focusing on industrial digitalization, mechatronics, and asset integrity management for manufacturing and production sectors; targets recent high school graduates seeking specialized technical roles.
• Agroalimentare - Industria Agroalimentare: Produzione, Qualità e Innovazione Two-year advanced technical course covering food production, quality control, and innovation in the agri-food industry, including processing technologies and food safety; targets students pursuing careers in food production and quality assurance.
• Turismo - Hospitality & Guest Experience Management Two-year professional course in tourism and hospitality management, preparing students for guest services, cruise ship hostess/steward roles, and tourism promotion; targets students entering the hospitality sector.
• ICT - Intelligent Systems & Cybersecurity Expert Two-year technical course in cybersecurity and intelligent systems, covering network security, data protection, and AI-powered digital technologies; targets students pursuing careers in IT security.
• Full Stack Developer (2024-2026) Two-year free post-diploma course (PNRR funded) training students as Senior Technicians for software systems development, covering C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, Flutter, Django, and AI/LLM integration; hosted at Samnium Innovation Hub.
• BRIA - Bioinformatica, Intelligenza Artificiale e Realtà Immersiva Advanced technical course covering bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and immersive/virtual reality technologies for cutting-edge digital transformation applications; partnered with Olitec Foundation.
• Modellista Digitale (Digital Fashion Modeler) Two-year course training students as digital fashion modelers and technicians for process, product, communication and marketing in textile, clothing and fashion sectors; hosted at Ittierre Hub.
• Plastic Sustainability & Recycling Process Technical course in plastic transformation technologies and recycling processes, creating 'Super Technicians' with theoretical and practical knowledge on polymers, transformation technologies, and recycling.
• Percorso Integrato 2+1 Digital Tourism & Smart Hospitality Management Joint integrated pathway with UNIMOL enabling students to earn both ITS Diploma (EQF 5) after 2 years with 108 CFU recognized, then complete Laurea Triennale (EQF 6) with additional 72 CFU in year 3; covers digital tourism, AI in hospitality, and destination management.
• AgriLogiTech - Tecnico Superiore nella logistica agroalimentare Technical course in agri-food logistics, training specialists for supply chain management, warehouse operations, and GDO (large-scale retail) logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of ITS graduates find employment within one year of graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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AI capability14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Università degli Studi del Molise (UNIMOL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026The university and ITS D.E.Mo.S. co-designed the integrated 2+1 pathway in Digital Tourism & Smart Hospitality Management. Students earn an ITS Diploma (EQF 5) with 108 recognized CFU, then complete 72 additional CFU for a Bachelor's in Environmental Tourism Sciences (EQF 6). This is a first-of-its-kind co-programming in the Italian tertiary education system.
• Samnium Innovation Hub (Dimensione S.r.l.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 October 2024Host partner for the Full Stack Developer course, providing facilities and industry collaboration for the ITS XI ciclo 2024-2026. The hub's spaces host Open Days and the full program delivery.
• Ittierre HubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2024Ittierre Hub hosts the academy's new secondary location at Pettoranello del Molise, dedicated to fashion and digital modeling programs. The partnership enables training in sartoria, design, modeling, and textile production with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The center serves as an economic driver for the Molise textile region.
• RES – Recupero Etico Sostenibile / PolymèrescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2022RES – Recupero Etico Sostenibile collaborated with ITS D.E.Mo.S. for the Plastic Sustainability & Recycling Process course. The company hosts Open Days at its Polymères facility in Pozzilli (IS) and provides expertise in polymer transformation and recycling.
• AdrilogminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2022Logistics company providing practical training, warehouse tours, and internship opportunities for AgriLogiTech students in the GDO (Grande Distribuzione Organizzata) sector. The partnership includes on-site training at the San Salvo warehouse.
• Olitec FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Olitec Foundation (founded by scientist Massimiliano Nicolini) co-developed the BRIA curriculum (Bioinformatics, AI, Immersive Reality) alongside 26 IT enterprises that have expressed demand for at least 142 specialized professionals. The foundation provides expertise in bio-informatics, AI, and immersive technologies.
• AdeccominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdecco promotes dual apprenticeship programs (apprendistato duale) for ITS D.E.Mo.S. students, connecting them with enterprise partners. The agency manages internship matching and employer relations, having placed 200 students nationally across 65+ partner companies.
• Impara DigitaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpara Digitale co-organized the Future-Jobs event (May 2023) with ITS D.E.Mo.S. at the Convitto Mario Pagano in Campobasso, attracting students, institutions, and companies to discover future professions.
• Camera di Commercio del MoliseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Molise Chamber of Commerce allocated €15,000 in scholarships for ITS students in 2024 (€800 per student, €950 for female applicants), promoting technical education and supporting student enrollment.
• La Molisana SpAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Molisana SpA is a founding partner enterprise represented in the Consiglio di Amministrazione and provides internships and curriculum input for pasta and grain processing courses. Its COO Flavio Ferro actively participates in orientation events.
• Istituto I.T.T.I.E.RR.E. S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIttierre Srl is represented in the Consiglio di Amministrazione and hosts the academy's secondary location at its hub, specializing in fashion and textile technology education.
• Adecco (continued partnership)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Comitato Tecnico Scientifico includes task forces in six sectors, with participating enterprises providing curriculum guidance. Adecco specifically manages apprenticeship matching for students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fondazione ITS Steve Jobs: Multi-sector ITS Academy in Sicily covering ICT, automation, and digital technologies. Directly comparable to D.E.Mo.S. on the diversified multi-tech portfolio (cybersecurity, AI, software development) and similar PNRR/public funding reliance.
• Fondazione ITS JobsAcademy: ITS Academy in Trentino focused on ICT, AI, and digital transformation training. Closely comparable to D.E.Mo.S.'s Full Stack Developer and BRIA programs, with similar employer partnerships and emphasis on rapid labor-market insertion.
• Fondazione ITS Agroalimentare Puglia: ITS Academy focused on agri-food technology and food processing. Closely mirrors D.E.Mo.S.'s agro-food heritage (its founding mission) and comparable course architecture including processing, quality, and supply-chain focus, with industry co-designed curricula and internship mandates.
• Fondazione ITS Meccatronica Veneto: Italian ITS Academy delivering two-year post-diploma programs in mechatronics, Industry 4.0, and industrial digitalization. Directly comparable to D.E.Mo.S. on the mechatronics/Industrial Digitalization & Asset Integrity course, with similar enterprise co-design and internship models funded under the national ITS framework.
• Fondazione ITS Cuccovillo: Bari-based ITS Academy offering multi-sector technical programs including mechatronics, ICT, and energy. Comparable to D.E.Mo.S. on multi-sector diversification, PNRR funding, and enterprise-co-designed curriculum architecture.
• Fondazione ITS Tessile, Abbigliamento e Moda (TAM): Italian ITS Academy dedicated to textile, apparel, and fashion technology. Directly comparable to D.E.Mo.S.'s Digital Fashion Modeler (Modellista Digitale) program delivered at the Ittierre Hub, with a similar industry-anchored, post-diploma format.
• Fondazione ITS Academy Mobilità Sostenibile e Aerospazio (ITSMA): Italian ITS Academy focused on sustainable mobility, aerospace, and mechatronics. Comparable to D.E.Mo.S. on post-diploma technical training, enterprise co-design, and Industry 4.0 skill mandates.

Others

• Adecco Italia: Major staffing and workforce-development firm that manages dual apprenticeship matching for D.E.Mo.S. students. Comparable as an ecosystem participant placing ITS graduates with partner companies, with 200+ students placed nationally across 65+ partner firms.

Broad incumbents

• Università degli Studi del Molise (UNIMOL): Public university serving the same Molise region. Strategic partner of D.E.Mo.S. via the integrated 2+1 pathway; a broader higher-education incumbent offering degree programs that D.E.Mo.S. students can ladder into.

Regional players

• Fondazione ITS Academy Turismo e Beni Culturali: ITS Academy specializing in tourism, hospitality, and cultural heritage. Closely comparable to D.E.Mo.S.'s Turismo/Hospitality & Guest Experience course, though primarily serving a different Italian region and not directly competing for the same student pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/demos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/demos-fondazione-its

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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