The Center for Cultural Heritage Technology (CCHT) of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia drives innovation at the intersection of science and heritage, developing cutting-edge technologies to protect and preserve cultural assets while modernising conservation practices.

With expertise spanning Computational Science, Robotics, and Nanomaterials, the Center fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to address the complex challenges of cultural heritage preservation. Its work focuses primarily on tangible heritage, ensuring it remains accessible and meaningful for the next generations.

Anchored in the urgent preservation needs of Venice’s fragile yet invaluable heritage, CCHT’s mission extends well beyond local borders, contributing to global strategies for heritage protection. Through pioneering research and forward-looking solutions, the Center not only safeguards the treasures of the past but also shapes new ways of experiencing, understanding, and valuing cultural heritage in the future.