42 Science and technology services; natural science services; engineering services; laboratory testing; material testing; testing and experimentation in relation to the properties and functionalities of advanced materials and goods with high technological content; scientific research; research laboratories; scientific research and analysis; technical writing; preparation of technological research reports; research and development services; investigation and development of new applications/products/processes based on nanotechnology, functional and smart materials, and supporting the transfer of the aforesaid applications/products/processes from the laboratory to the market; consultancy in the field of scientific research; technological consultancy, in particular with regard to the creation of business hubs for product innovation, design and development; design and development of new technology for others; testing, authentication and quality control; quality control; IT services; software development, programming and implementation; consultancy in the design and development of computer hardware; technology research; consultancy relating to software design and development.