More specifically, the Foundation: develops and spreads a strong and persuasive image of Italy and the Finmeccanica Group as “the place of know-how”; provides support to the national education system by providing new resources and new knowledge; answers requests for information and documentation from individual, institutions, agencies, etc.; it is the permanent, expert forum for reflecting on innovation (technological, economic, social); and it fosters a business and economic culture for creating national cultural awareness.