Liguria District of Marine Technology / Distretto Ligure delle Tecnologie Marine (DLTM)

DLTM was constituted under a framework agreement signed by Liguria regional council, the ministry of universities and research, and the ministry of economic development.

DLTM's aims are to:

Match supply and demand between businesses and science and technology researchers in Liguria;
Act as a centre for high-tech business development;
Carry out technology transfer for the local manufacturing sector, with particular attention to SMEs;
Develop a regional know-how infrastructure, create work and training opportunities, and support start-ups and spinoffs;
Act as the regional point of contact for a national and international marine technology network.
 

Since 2009, DLTM has almost doubled in size as new companies and research bodies join it. All members seek to promote integration between the local research and business sectors.

Naval systems for shipbuilding and pleasure boats;
Naval defence and security systems;
Monitoring, reclamation and safety of the marine environment.
 

DLTM provides equal representation for all players in the marine economy by promoting knowledge development and business expansion, and achieving a balance between:

The board of directors, representing primarily business interests
The scientific and technical committee, mainly representing the university and research sectors