RIBES-NEST includes Companies and Knowledge Entities (Universities, Research Institutions, Business Schools) that adopt the innovation network model, drawing inspiration from the guidelines contained in Regional Law No. 13 of May 30, 2014, and the subsequent operational provisions contained in DGR 583 of 2015, which identify Regional Innovation Networks (RIR) as the most suitable model to facilitate collaboration between Companies and Knowledge Entities and to increase the development of certain sectors with high innovative content.