About Us
Putting the value of data at the centre of decisions by institutions and companies
TESSA (Territorial Economic and Statistical Services & Analytics) is the academic spin-off of the University of Tuscia Born to transform information assets into strategic assets. Our mission is to make data a living, concrete and accessible tool.
Thanks to scientific rigour and to the use of cutting-edge technologies, We extract value from complex sources and microdata, turning them into precise indicators for statistical-economic analysis and public policy evaluation. We bring advanced expertise to the territory Data Science to guide the decisions of institutions and businesses towards evidence-based choices.
Company structure
Founders of TESSA
TESSA is founded by two lecturers from the University of Tuscia, with complementary scientific and institutional expertise.
Prof. Ilaria Benedetti
- Co-founder - Sole Director
- Associate Professor of Economic Statistics (STAT-02/A)
An expert in poverty, inequality, price measurement, innovative data sources, and official statistics. She has collaborated and continues to collaborate with Eurostat, the European Commission, and MUR, and is the scientific lead for national and international projects.
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Prof. Luca Secondi
- Co-founder
- Full Professor of Economic Statistics
Expert in consumer behaviour, sustainability, food waste, circular economy, and policy evaluation. Ranked among the Top 2% Scientists (Stanford) and is a Principal Investigator on European and national projects.
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Our Values
The guiding principles that define our method
We believe that excellence in data analysis arises from the union of academic rigour e practical vision. We operate with the aim of providing tools that are not just technically advanced, but profoundly useful for the sustainable growth of institutions, companies and territories.
Mission
Translating academic excellence into the operational world to support evidence-based decisions. Producing granular analysis on poverty, markets, and sustainability, integrating complex data to evaluate public policies and promote a culture of inclusion.
Vision
We aim to be the European benchmark for territorial socio-economic analysis, promoting equitable and resilient communities. We use data and innovation to serve people and businesses, fostering responsible strategies and sustainable development, in line with Agenda 2030 and European policies.
Approach
We adopt a scientifically rigorous and multidisciplinary approach, combining statistics and economics to offer bespoke solutions. Each of our interventions is tailored to your needs and geared towards impact, with a constant focus on the social and territorial effects generated.
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