Site Visit Objectives:
VEGA offers a good example of how a reclamation site can provide an opportunity for the economical and environmental sustainable re-development of an industrial area. VEGA is the first science and technology park in Italy to have achieved certifications of its integrated quality-environmental management system, recognised at an international level (ISO 9001 - ISO 14001).
VEGA, built over a former polluted industrial site after its remediation, is the City of Technology and Innovation for the Venice Municipality and the Veneto region.

Company Profile:
VEGA is located in Porto Marghera, the industrial area of Venice. It is on the mainland facing Venice, easily accessible from the airport and the major motorways. It has been developed over four neighbouring areas, within a total of 35 ha, and has been co-funded by the EU, the Italian Government and private investors.
VEGA - Parco Scientifico Tecnologico di Venezia S.c.a.r.l. - is a limited company run as a consortium and a non-profit organization. It was founded in 1993 by 34 partner organizations, including the two Venetian universities, two banks and several important private companies.
VEGA is Venice’s new waterfront, a symbol of the renaissance of Porto Marghera, which covers a 2,000 ha industrial area, making it one of the biggest in Europe. VEGA is the first Science and Technology Park in Italy with over 200 companies and 2,000 employees. The focus of the activities here carried out is on the sectors of: nano and biotechnologies, ICT and digital media, environment and sustainable development, cultural heritage, aerospace, professional training and advanced services.
VEGA identifies, promotes and carries out projects that aim to bring improvement and innovation to productive cycles, product quality and range.