Fondazione Triulza is a foundation operating within Milan's MIND (Milano Innovation District), the innovation quarter built on the former Expo 2015 site in the northwest of the city. The foundation serves as a connector between civil society organisations, social enterprises, the private sector, and public institutions, with a mission to ensure that innovation and urban development deliver inclusive social outcomes alongside economic growth.
The foundation manages Cascina Triulza, a restored 16th-century farmstead within the MIND district that functions as a community hub, exhibition space, and meeting point for social innovation activities. This historic building, which served as the Civil Society Pavilion during Expo 2015, now hosts a year-round programme of exhibitions, workshops, educational activities, and networking events focused on themes including sustainable food systems, circular economy, social inclusion, digital literacy, and community-led urban development.
Fondazione Triulza plays a distinctive role in Milan's innovation ecosystem by ensuring that the voice of civil society and social enterprises is represented in the governance and development of the MIND district alongside major corporate and institutional partners including the Human Technopole research centre, the University of Milan, and Lendlease's urban development project. The foundation advocates for inclusive innovation policies that distribute the benefits of urban development across all segments of society.
The foundation's programme connects local community organisations with international networks, hosting delegations from cities worldwide seeking to understand Milan's approach to integrating social innovation with large-scale urban regeneration. Fondazione Triulza represents a model for how civic organisations can play a meaningful role in shaping smart city and innovation district development, ensuring these projects serve broad public interests.