The Smart Data Factory (SDF) represents, within the NOI Techpark, a highly specialized computer science laboratory (Factory) able to manufacture applications of innovative content to acquire, process, and analyze in an intelligent way (Smart) large amounts of data (Data).

SDF was created in 2017 by the Faculty of Computer Science of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzan, which is internationally recognized as one of the centers of excellence in the intelligent management of data.

SDF aims at supporting technology and knowledge transfer towards actors in the public, private, and third sectors, in and outside the South Tyrolean region. With the help of SDF, those actors are put in contact with the advanced skills of the Faculty of Computer Science, where they can find solutions for the complex data management and analysis problems they face in their daily businesses.

By promoting close collaboration between the involved actors, SDF follows a co-design and co-development methodology for the realization of innovative and complex computer-based applications.

SDF also offers to its customers standardized data management services and training on advanced topics related to the areas of expertise that are currently covered by its staff and by the scholars of the Faculty of Computer Science.