Fondazione Bruno Kessler is a major study center situated at the northern part of Italy. The center conducts studies in fields like Information Technology, Materials and Microsystems, Italian-German Historical Institute, and Religious Sciences. Additionally, the center conducts research in subjects like in theoretical nuclear physics, networking and telecommunications, and social sciences. The center works with the mission of conducting globally recognized research, Publicizing scientific results for economic development and encouraging innovation throughout the province. Fondazione Bruno Kessler was established on 1 March 2007. The center was established under the Autonomous Province of Trento. It is now a private entity. It receives strong financial support from the province through yearly budget agreements. Today, the center operates under special autonomy statute. It employs around 350 researchers.