We start with our business needs, before developing concrete solutions that can meet our requirements through the formulation and development of new ideas and the implementation of innovative projects, with a structured process for the protection and enhancement of Intellectual Property (IP).

• Over 60 innovation projects;
• 48 patents obtained;
• 37 new patent applications filed.

Data updated as of 31 December 2025

We firmly believe that the challenges of the ecological transition can only be met through cooperation with external players and interaction with the Innovation ecosystem. Start-ups, universities and other enterprises collaborate with us, playing a dual role as both enablers and beneficiaries of innovation.

• Over 1,000 innovative organizations engaged with Terna;
• Over 15 Open Calls.

Data updated as of 31 December 2025

We involve our personnel at all stages, with a view to spreading the culture of innovation.

• Over 300 ideas from the “Terna Ideas” Intrapreneurship programme.

Data updated as of 31 December 2025

The entire company takes part in the development of innovative ideas and projects, also through the Innovation Factories.

Three Innovation Factories:

• Transmission Operator Factory, which focuses on grid transmission technologies related to asset management processes;
• System Operator Factory, which focuses on technologies for the management and development of the electricity system;
• Corporate & Engineering Factory, which focuses on innovative technologies supporting engineering, design and construction of grid infrastructure, as well as the evolution of Corporate Functions’ processes.