The Ca' Foscari University of Venice is an Italian state university founded in Venice. It is located in Ca' Foscari, a Gothic building overlooking the Grand Canal. The research is carried out in the eight departments, schools and university centers and is supported by internal resources, by European and national funds, by a network of small, medium and large companies. The university is a member of Venice International University and collaborates with the VEGA science and technology park.