B4i - Bocconi for innovation

Forte is an AI-powered assistant that automates import, audio editing, and export.

Rosso is a startup dedicated to eliminating the blood shortage crisis in Italy by serving as a connective tissue in the blood supply chain, collaborating with schools, universities, donor associations, and hospitals. Our primary goal is to reduce patient wait times by increasing the number of donors, particularly young donors. Currently, Generation Z is not donating blood significantly; the average donor age is 45, while donation is allowed from 18 to 65 years old. Through innovative social media campaigns and a booking platform, we raise awareness among young people, encouraging them to book donations at nearby centers and providing instant chat access with hematologists to address their concerns. For companies, we offer a welfare service and sustainability membership that engages employees in health prevention and blood donation. We organize awareness webinars, donation days, and monitor employee health, providing impact reports. These activities are included in the company's sustainability report and contribute to B-Corp certification. Our third pillar involves management software for hospitals. We offer a plugin that optimizes blood stock management in hospitals by managing donor portfolios and the relationships between donors, associations, and hospitals. By knowing the blood stock levels, we can send automatic recalls or alerts when blood is needed and there are donors nearby ready to donate. With the help of AI, we can predict future blood stock needs, required blood types, and the timing of potential shortages.

Scavenger allows decision-makers to take the best decision possible by transforming raw data into actionable insights within seconds.

Flashka guides students through their whole exam preparation. It supports understanding the materials with a chatbot, memorization with AI-generated flashcards, and testing by providing quizzes. Our students experience more efficiency and increase the quality of their study sessions - making them feel confident and ready for exams.

Readalyze supports students in forming reading habits through our EdTech platform. In a world where reading is neglected more and more each day, Readalyze is taking a new approach to remind students that reading is fun. We bring books to life using AI, creating immersive experiences that foster lasting reading habits and deepen students' love for books. Our platform adapts to each student’s strengths and weaknesses by design, personalizing every interaction to encourage growth and development. Beyond enhancing the student reading experience, Readalyze empowers educators with powerful analytics tools that provide real-time insights into individual and class-wide progress. Teachers can easily track key metrics related to language acquisition, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking, allowing them to tailor instruction to meet each student's unique needs. Based in Milan and founded by passionate book lovers from Bocconi University, Readalyze is more than just a platform—it’s a movement to redefine the future of reading and education. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or an investor seeking to make a meaningful impact, join us in shaping the next generation of readers. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for the latest updates and innovations in educational technology!

Crqlar is a business intelligence solution tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing on enhancing the guest experience through data-driven insights. By integrating and refining existing guest data using artificial intelligence, Crqlar generates detailed guest profiles that facilitate personalized recommendations and services. The platform employs machine learning to analyze guest behavior and preferences, enabling hotels to make informed decisions that improve guest satisfaction and foster loyalty. With its automated processes, Crqlar streamlines operations, allowing hotel staff to focus on delivering exceptional service. From customized marketing communications prior to a guest's arrival to personalized dining recommendations, Crqlar aims to redefine the luxury hotel experience.

Holifya is a digital health and wellness platform that delivers personalized insights based on an individual's genetic profile, biomarkers, habits, and goals. The company utilizes advanced data analysis techniques, including machine learning, to assist healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nutritionists, in crafting customized health and wellness plans. Users receive a medical test kit to collect samples, which they return for analysis. This analysis generates comprehensive reports on various aspects, including diet, skin development, and DNA tolerance, enabling users to better understand their lifestyle and nutrition levels. Holifya aims to enhance individual health outcomes by providing tailored recommendations grounded in scientific research.

Proteso is a deep-tech startup focused on developing exoskeletons to enhance the safety and well-being of industrial workers. With a foundation in research and development at the Italian Institute of Technology, the company has spent eight years refining its technology and understanding its physiological impacts. Proteso's exoskeletons are designed to be both intuitive and comfortable, aiming to promote injury-free productivity and alleviate worker fatigue and pain. The company has created several generations of exoskeletons for various applications, with its initial product aimed at manual material handling tasks, specifically protecting workers' lower backs from overexertion and related injuries. Proteso is committed to transforming its innovative designs into successful market products that benefit both workers and employers across multiple industrial sectors.

TerraViva is a global marketplace for architecture projects: a unique platform of its kind able to connect B2B clients looking for high quality architecture projects with a wide community of talented designers and architecture firms from all over the world.

FantaCycling is a fantasy cycling app that allows cycling enthusiasts to create and manage their own teams while competing in virtual races. Users can assemble a team of 30 riders from all UCI World Tour teams within a budget, with the goal of scoring points based on rider performance in actual races. The platform supports both private leagues for friends and public leagues that connect users globally through geolocation. Players can form teams using various methods, including offline auctions or guided quotations from FantaCycling's staff. The app also organizes special events in collaboration with sponsors, offering exciting prizes and challenges linked to major cycling races. With a vibrant community of over 125,000 registered users and more than 80,000 participating in the global championship, FantaCycling maintains a strong social media presence, including a popular YouTube channel and a weekly TV show on Bike Channel TV. This engaging platform fosters connections among cycling fans and enhances their experience in the sport.

Empethy is a digital platform that aims to facilitate pet adoptions in Italy. In particular, people looking to adopt a pet can choose their own location (region/city where they are looking to adopt), apply a number of filters to find their perfect match (e.g. size, weight, gender, age, compatibility with elderly, other animals, etc.) and send the application form directly to the shelters by filling out the online form. Once the adoption request has been sent, users will be able to access their own private area where they will be able to monitor the status of their request (online form accepted/rejected, the face-to-face meeting passed/rejected, adoption accepted/rejected). In addition to this, Empethy offers a personalized online consultation service in order to provide an array of useful tips and advice aimed at "preparing" the future adopter for a conscious and responsible adoption of the future dog/ cat. On the other hand, animal shelters, rescue groups, volunteers can upload their adoption ads easily and quickly by filling out a standardized online form containing all the information needed for a conscious adoption decision (e.g. personal data, vaccinations/castrations, special needs, pathologies, etc.). Once created their own profiles, associations will be able to access their private area, where they will be able to manage all incoming requests (accept/reject the online form, accept/reject face-to-face meeting, accept/reject adoption) for each individual pet in a more standardized and automated way. Empethy's mission is to encourage responsible pet adoption in order to ensure a long-term relationship between humans and animals and prevent the abandonment of other animals. When selecting a companion animal for life, the compatibility of the personality traits, needs, and lifestyle should always be considered. Indeed, each animal has its own history and needs, which may or may not correspond to the lifestyle and needs of the future owner.

Pin Vision is a leading startup in the Italian golf industry, specializing in digitizing the golf market through innovative technology. The company has developed a pioneering mobile application for both iOS and Android that provides golfers with real-time updates on pin positions and precise distances to the flag, utilizing an algorithm that ensures accuracy comparable to that of traditional rangefinders. Additionally, the app is available for free on Apple Watch, enhancing the on-course experience for players. For golf clubs, Pin Vision offers a subscription-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that allows clubs to manage sustainable pin positions, communicate with players, access player statistics, and boost their visibility within the golfing community. The company also provides in-app marketing opportunities for businesses seeking exposure to its user base, creating a revenue model that supports free services for players while generating income for Pin Vision.

Olivia is an AI-based data intelligence company that specializes in providing restaurants with tools to enhance financial forecasting and cost management. By utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms and a neural network, Olivia analyzes historical sales data, weather conditions, and local events to generate accurate day-by-day forecasts. This helps restaurateurs navigate the uncertainties of both global and local markets, enabling them to make informed decisions that can improve profitability. Through its innovative approach, Olivia empowers restaurants with essential insights that streamline operations and optimize financial outcomes.

Revibe is an online platform focused on upcycling fashion, serving as a marketplace that connects designers, creators, and fashion enthusiasts. It is dedicated to promoting sustainable collections from emerging designers across Europe. The platform features a variety of pre-owned fabrics, deadstock materials, and leftover textiles, enabling designers to source resources for their creations. Additionally, Revibe fosters a community forum where designers can share ideas and collaborate, enhancing creativity in sustainable fashion. Through its offerings, Revibe allows consumers to discover mindful brands that prioritize sustainability without sacrificing style and quality.

We make waste management simpler by providing data in an accessible, clear and efficient way to environmental professionals. NANDO, is a cutting-edge artificial intelligence, that delivers actionable insights for measuring, analyzing, and optimizing waste management. This empowers companies and communities to minimize their waste impact, safeguarding the planet for future generations.

Ein Finance is a company that specializes in developing a comprehensive investment research platform focused on equity valuation. The platform is designed to assist retail investors by calculating intrinsic value and providing in-depth analysis and insights on various companies. It enables users to compare multiple stocks based on essential metrics, facilitating informed decision-making in equity investing. By focusing on clarity and accessibility, Ein Finance aims to differentiate between high-performing and underperforming stocks, thereby enhancing the investment process for its users.

Freedhome is a property management platform that transforms rental properties into streamlined, risk-free sources of passive income for landlords. By digitizing the renting process, Freedhome simplifies property management and aims to standardize rental assets across the globe. The platform connects landlords with independent, certified property managers who handle all aspects of rental management for a recurring fee. It offers features such as online rental listings, tenant screening, and rental contract generation, enabling homeowners to efficiently and securely manage their properties while maximizing rental income.

Chaptr Global is an education financing venture focused on making quality education accessible to students in Africa through learn-now-pay-later options. The company specializes in income-share agreements and flexible payment plans that enable schools to offer deferred tuition, thereby removing financial barriers for young Africans seeking vocational and higher education. Initially targeting the coding schools niche, which features short-term programs with high job placement rates, Chaptr aims to address the pressing need for alternative financing solutions in this competitive environment. The company plans to expand its offerings to include professional certification programs, master's degrees, and eventually undergraduate education, where financing challenges are even more pronounced. By providing these financing solutions, Chaptr Global helps students pursue their educational aspirations without the burden of debt.

Komete is a developer of an IoT-enabled data management solution designed to enhance manufacturing processes by providing real-time insights into production operations. The company's innovative AIoT solution integrates Plug&Play sensors, artificial intelligence, and software to automate data collection and optimize manual processes and logistics. By addressing inefficiencies that arise from inadequate data collection, Komete's platform can significantly improve productivity—achieving increases of up to 30%—without the need for additional capital investments and while eliminating paper usage. With a focus on accessibility, the solution allows for one-day installations and offers a cost-effective IoT-as-a-service model, leveraging the team's extensive experience in manufacturing and proprietary technology protected by international patents.

Genoa Instruments is an innovative startup focused on advancing biomedical and health research through advanced super-resolution optical microscopy. The company has developed a unique microscopy platform that integrates spatial and temporal super-resolution, allowing for structural and functional imaging of living samples with exceptional detail. This platform includes a plug-and-play kit for image-scanning microscopy and next-generation confocal microscopy, enabling researchers to conduct quantitative studies using fluorescence optical microscopy. Genoa Instruments aims to make high-resolution imaging more accessible, thereby fostering scientific discovery and enhancing healthcare research.

Mapo Tapo is a travel platform focused on climbing and adventure sports, enabling users to plan and book unique experiences in remote locations guided by local experts. The platform facilitates the organization of group and solo trips, allowing certified guides to design and manage itineraries tailored to outdoor sports enthusiasts. By promoting extreme sport tourism, Mapo Tapo aims to foster economic growth in these areas while prioritizing environmental sustainability and supporting local communities. The company strives to connect travelers with authentic experiences that highlight the beauty and diversity of less-explored destinations around the world.

Quick Algorithm is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for industrial applications. Its flagship product, Scops, is a plug-and-play system designed for intelligent monitoring of the health status of industrial machines and plants. By integrating IoT sensors with a robust artificial intelligence-based data analytics platform, Scops enables effective monitoring of energy consumption and supports the transition to predictive maintenance. The software effectively tracks maintenance activities, alerts users to potential issues, and digitizes instructions and procedures. Additionally, it facilitates knowledge sharing, automatically detects anomalies, and provides essential safety information, all aimed at enhancing productivity and minimizing waste for companies and individuals alike.

Cargoful is a technology company that specializes in providing advanced transportation management software (TMS) for trucking and logistics companies. Its innovative platform streamlines transportation planning by automating core operations, enabling firms to efficiently manage both last-mile delivery and long-haul freight. Cargoful’s software features a unified data repository that consolidates information from various sources, along with a flexible planning tool that allows for automatic trip creation and routing tailored to specific business needs. The open architecture of the platform facilitates integration and network-wide optimization, while its user-friendly interface is designed for ease of use, particularly for medium-sized businesses. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Cargoful aims to reduce carbon emissions and enhance the sustainability of transportation operations, ultimately helping clients to improve efficiency and disrupt traditional inefficiencies in their processes.

Viamadeinitaly is a prominent B2B marketplace in Italy that facilitates wholesale transactions by connecting Italian producers with international buyers. With only a small fraction of Italian manufacturers currently exporting their products, Viamadeinitaly aims to enhance the global reach of Italian craftsmanship and innovation. The platform allows brands, retail shops, and buyers to discover Italian manufacturers for a variety of product needs, including ready-to-wear items and private label offerings. It focuses on key sectors of Italian fashion and design, such as shoes, garments, accessories, leather goods, and furniture. By promoting and digitalizing the excellence of Made in Italy, Viamadeinitaly provides a global platform for Italian wholesale producers to showcase their offerings and expand their market presence. Thousands of international buyers utilize the platform daily to source authentic Italian products.

Qi4M is an investment agency that specializes in financial economics and artificial intelligence research. It has developed a financial machine-learning platform designed to assist businesses in formulating investment strategies. By leveraging quantum computing, Qi4M addresses complex problems that traditional computing methods struggle to resolve, resulting in more accurate and efficient AI models. The agency also focuses on asset allocation and offers innovative products for direct investing, as well as tools for creating customized investment strategies tailored to individual client needs.