Nomisma is an Italian economic research institute founded in Bologna in 1981. Since then, it has carried out research activities and delivered policy advice and technical assistance to international, national and local public bodies and private enterprises on applied economic issues, industrial policy, regional planning, development and growth.

Nomisma's clients include private and public companies, ministries, banks, foundations, public bodies, international organisations, trade associations and private companies.

During more than 25 years of operation, Nomisma has developed expertise in feasibility analysis of infrastructure projects, sectoral analysis in the study of real estate and business services, and in the management of permanent observatories. A key area of the company's activity is focused on providing policy advice and technical assistance to national and international entities on regional development policies.