In 2022, the Leonardo supercomputer was inaugurated in Bologna, Italy.
Cineca is a inter-university consortium established in 1969, bringing together 120 members — including 70 Italian universities, 48 national public institutions, and 2 Ministries. As Italy’s largest supercomputing center, Cineca plays a key role on the global stage of high-performance computing.
With a team of over 700 experts, Cineca provides advanced services in scientific computing, network management, and complex data systems, driving technological transfer and innovation across sectors.
Acting as a bridge between academia, research, industry, and public administration, Cineca fosters collaboration and supports Italy’s progress in scientific research, digital transformation, and IT applications.
In 2022, the Leonardo supercomputer was inaugurated in Bologna, Italy.
In 2016, the CINECA introduced its flagship supercomputer: MARCONI, a high-performance computing system that in November 2019 was ranked 19th in the Top500.
Megaride, a 50 million-euro supercomputer, was launched in Naples, Italy.