About Us
Mission, Vision and Values of IRST, a non-profit association dedicated to scientific research.
Research and Technology Organisation
The Telesca Scientific Research Institute (IRST) is a Research and Knowledge Dissemination Organisation (RTO) dedicated to Bioengineering and Deep-Tech. Founded with the mission to develop autonomous medical solutions, IRST operates on a non-profit basis, fully reinvesting all revenues into research and scientific dissemination.
IRST is a non-profit association under Article 36 of the Italian Civil Code. Registration with RUNTS is in progress.
Institutional Timeline
Italian patent filed (priority date)
Filing of IT 102022000015195 (20/07/2022) at UIBM — "System for the generation of bioelectricity". This date constitutes the priority for the subsequent international PCT application.
International PCT application filed
PCT/IB2023/057394 filed (20/07/2023) at WIPO, claiming priority from IT 102022000015195 of 20/07/2022.
PCT publication and first Italian patent granted
WO2024018409 published by WIPO (25/01/2024). First Italian patent IT 102022000015195 granted by UIBM (03/07/2024).
Second Italian patent granted and new filings
Grant of IT 102023000015219 (31/07/2025). Filing of application for bioelectric tissue regeneration (IT 102025000026947). European extension EP 23750750.4 at EPO.
Establishment of IRST and institutional portal launch
Foundation of the IRST Association (Tax Code: 96109300762). Website compliant with RTO transparency standards. RUNTS registration in progress. Registered in the European Commission's expert database (EX2026D1365471).
Where We Are Headed
"To make intelligent, autonomous, body-powered medical devices accessible to every patient, eliminating dependence on batteries and repeated surgical interventions."
Identification
Tax Code
96109300762
Legal Nature
Association under Art. 36 Italian Civil Code — RUNTS registration in progress — RTO per Art. 2(83) EU Reg. 651/2014
Core Values
Scientific Rigour
Every research activity is conducted with the highest methodological rigour, ensuring reliable and reproducible results in accordance with the most stringent international standards.
Transparency and Accountability
We publish financial statements, reports and policies in compliance with Third Sector Entity legislation and transparency requirements for funded research organisations.
Open Science
We adhere to the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and guarantee Open Access to our scientific publications.
Social Impact
Our research aims to generate a positive impact on public health, aligned with the United Nations SDG 3, 7 and 9.