The “ICI – Italy Calls India:a University-Enterprise Talent Bridge” project, carried out with technical support from Unimpiego and under the institutional patronage of the MAECI and the Embassy of India in Italy, aims to support the professional development of Indian students enrolled in Italian universities - particularly in master’s and doctoral programs—through specialized internships in the business sector. The project was also included in the Joint Declaration between Italy and India, issued at the conclusion of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Italy on May 19–20.

This experimental project - promoted by Confindustria, CRUI, and Uni-Italia - has the goal to profile and value the human capital of Indian students in Italy to facilitate their professional integration into national enterprises.

• Institutional Cooperation: The project starts with the collaboration between CRUI and Confindustria, with Uni-Italia acting as a facilitator, aimed at strengthening the cooperation between university placement offices and Confindustria's territorial associations.
• Data Analysis: An initial mapping will be carried out by cross-referencing available data from ANVUR, MUR, and the Indian Embassy to identify the geographical distribution and fields of study of the students.
• Digital Platform: Development of a dedicated page on the Unimpiego platform, aimed exclusively at Indian students in Italian universities.
• The Smart Form: Students will fill out a simplified form including their course of study, language certifications, and future career goals (e.g., willingness to stay in Italy or return to India to work in Italian branches).
• Dissemination: CRUI and Uni-Italia will handle the outreach, with a focus on specific universities with significant student numbers.
• Strategic Target: Once a critical mass is reached (initial target: at least 100 Master's degree students), CVs will be made available to Confindustria member companies and the Foreign Investors Committee.
• Distribution Channels: Matching will take place through the Unimpiego platform and via direct coordination with university placement offices.
• Skill Support: For profiles of high interest with potential language gaps, University Language Centers (CLA) may intervene.
• Dedicated Tutoring: Tutors will be provided to guide candidates toward companies, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder their professional integration.
• Professional Entry: Companies will review profiles and evaluate offering internship programs or apprenticeship contracts.
• First Output: Ready CVs for english speaking students will be prioritized for companies within Confindustria's Foreign Investors Committee.

We invite Indian students who are interested in looking for an occupation in Italy to enrol here: Italy calls India.

You can read the recent Italy-India Joint Declaration here: Italy-India_JointDeclaration_20260520.pdf