Fondazione Luca e Katia Tomassini
A contemporary foundation dedicated to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and digital literacy through collaborative platforms and targeted educational initiatives.
At a glance
The Fondazione Luca e Katia Tomassini operates as a meeting point between ideas and opportunity, bridging supply and demand across Italy’s innovation ecosystem. Operating on a non-profit basis, the foundation combines digital advancement with humanistic values, placing people and their talents at the centre of all initiatives.
History
Established to address persistent scepticism towards technological and scientific innovation, the foundation emerged from a commitment to rebuild confidence in Italy’s capacity for growth. Its founders recognised that courage and determination could reconnect Italian enterprise with its existing know-how and untapped potential.
What you see
The foundation maintains a physical presence in Orvieto, housing both exhibition and library spaces. Its museum section presents technology’s evolution—from the earliest digital interfaces to contemporary systems—demonstrating how complex modern tools ultimately derive from fundamental computational principles. The library provides resources supporting research and learning.
Cultural significance
The foundation addresses a critical contemporary challenge: building public trust in innovation. By combining digital platforms with educational outreach, it supports young entrepreneurs through structured training programmes. This approach recognises that innovation succeeds only when individuals understand and embrace technological change.
Key facts
- Address: Via dell’innovazione, 2, 05018 Orvieto, Umbria
- Coordinates: 42.731633, 12.0873002
- Phone: 0763 4801
- Website: https://www.fondazionelkt.org/
- Operating status: Non-profit foundation
Practical information
The foundation operates as both a physical space and digital platform. Email contact: info@fondazionelkt.org. Hours and admission fees are not listed; check the official website for current opening times and visitor information.
Getting there
The foundation is located in Orvieto on Via dell’innovazione. Orvieto is accessible by train via the Trenitalia network, with road connections to the Tuscan-Umbrian region. For specific directions and accessibility details, contact the foundation directly or visit their website.
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