The ELICSIR Foundation was established to contribute to the advancement of Italian Computer Science culture, research, and higher education, with the goal of elevating its profile and prestige both nationally and internationally.
A central objective of the Foundation is to cultivate a new generation of capable and motivated young computer scientists, supporting them in a growth journey that values their talent and commitment, so that they may in the future lead technological and scientific progress in the productive and research worlds.
Orthogonal School
The main activity of the ELICSIR Foundation is the design and implementation of the Orthogonal School, a two-year excellence program for talented and motivated students who are simultaneously pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related fields (such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cybersecurity) at a public Italian university, and who are in good standing with their academic progress.
The Orthogonal School is made possible by a generous grant from Schmidt Sciences.
