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MIPRONS is on a mission to develop a space propulsion system for nanosatellites.

Stellar Project is a space technology startup that offers game-changing solutions for light satellites. It specializes in laser communication in the space and space economy. It is located in Padua, Veneto.

GENUINO is a Sports Tech business founded in Italy and accelerated at Pulse Lab in New York. GENUINO’s platform will transform sports memorabilia into a AAA rated asset and allow users to buy and sell game-worn apparel peer-to-peer. GENUINO has developed a certification protocol for authenticating, certifying, and purchasing match-worn apparel using blockchain technology as the enabler. Proprietary web and mobile applications, supported by IoT, allow users to bid on game-worn apparel and trust its authenticity through the authentication mechanism.

DRB is a patented solution that provides autonomous drone inspection services of electrical transmission and distribution lines, renewable energy production sites, and infrastructures.

ENERGY2GO is a provider of direct solar energy recharge to small devices and built-in power banks. The integrated PowerBank can store the sun's energy and provide customers with clean energy at any time of day and in sunlight conditions.

Diamante is a company that develops and manufactures autoimmune disease diagnosis devices using nanomaterials. It exploits plants as bioreactors for the sustainable production of nanoparticles based on modified plant viruses that are used in developing new tools. Diamante was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Verona, Italy.

ValueMyBrain is a smart safety helmet to prevent accidents for helmet-wearing workers (construction, oil & gas, building maintenance etc.). Value My Brain captures EEG raw data, processes them in real time in the cloud, and identifies loss of attention leading to risky conditions. Workers (and/or their organization) at risk are alerted, allowing a reduction in accidents. Our product is based on a proprietary algorithm that we are bringing from clinical to industrial level. We are developing ValueMyBrain in close cooperation with some universities and with a San Jose based leading manufacturer of physiological sensors technology.

By translating bees’ vibrations and sounds we provide real time pollination and bee health data analysis to beekeepers, farmers, consumers and companies. Thanks to AI and big data we help researchers to know more about and protect the bees.

Developer of fluidic devices intended to improve the effectiveness of laboratory tests, experiment with innovative therapeutic approaches and reduce animal testing. The company's device includes a wide set of applications, such as cosmetics, oncology and pharmaceutical, toxicology and pollution, nutraceutical and agri-food, enabling clients to cultivate three-dimensional tissues, similar to human ones, in clinically relevant dimensions on which to operate in vitro tests and take decision accordingly.

Producer of feed for aquariums and aquaculture intended to enhance sustainable fishing. The company's product is made from insects and agricultural by-products to replace traditional aquaculture and ornamental fish feeds containing fishmeal and fish oils and offers sustainable, high-performance aquafeed ingredients, enabling the aquaculture industry to improve the health of the farmed fish and the environment simultaneously.

Developer of precision agriculture and farming management systems designed for monitoring parasitic insects. The company's systems offer pest traps to be installed in the field that can photograph, recognize and count harmful insects and transmit the results obtained in real-time via smartphone and website, enabling farmers to monitor the state and health of crops and integrate control of their farms.

Developer of novel industrial packaging systems designed to minimize logistics inefficiencies, increase sustainability, and digitize supply chains. The company offers reusable modular industrial packaging systems that attach from any direction to create any required size box and can be used for high load capacity for heavy-duty cargo transportation and high handling convenience, enabling clients to transform one-time-use consumable industrial packaging material into intelligent assets, orchestrating an effective circular economy.

Developer of a filtering technology designed to control pollutant emissions like dust and chemicals. The company's technology offers a fluid dynamic filter to ensure that the dust particles present in the flow are naturally attracted to the low-pressure areas that can be captured and removed using airflow to generate extreme vacuums that separate microparticles from the polluted emissions, enabling industries to ensure minimal maintenance costs and less electrical power consumption, with no need for replacing consumables or filters.

Wenda srl develops food integrity data management platform. It develops an IoT device to trace temperature, humidity, shock, box breaching, and overturning during shipment and storage phases. The company’s plug-and-play platform directly processes data from the device and performs elaborate analysis, aggregates trends, and delivers information for decision-making. It provides integrity analytics, multi-access management, document sharing, and interoperability. It serves food and beverages industry, restaurants, retailers, and producers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Castel Maggiore, Italy.

KPI6.COM Srl develops a solution that allows users to listen conversations on social media, analyze what matters to them, and gain predictive insights that will assist them to make business decisions. Its solution enables users to discover influencers on Twitter; analyze various conversations that involve users brand and measure the degree of appreciation of their business; launch location-based searches and gain insights on authors from specific places; discover and identify their competitors; find potential clients; and analyze and classify conversations, and use insights from the past to predict the future. The company is based in Rome, Italy.

Developer of unmanned aerial vehicles and multi-copter drones designed to carry heavy payloads to mountainous areas, islands, and other remote areas. The company's platform works on the design, production, operation, and maintenance of unmanned aircraft systems and provides services for civil protection, cable stretching, monitoring, multi-sensor analysis, and other personalized services, enabling clients with services that have been difficult and costly to attain.

Computational Life Inc. develops a software that provides valuables flow and pressure dynamics throughout the body fluid system based on validated physical laws. The company provides a Digital Avatar Platform (DAP) that simulates the human and animal body through modern mathematical models. The company simulates arterial and venous systems, heart dynamics, microcirculation, pulmonary circulation, cerebrospinal fluid, and brain interstitial fluid. Computational Life Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Orange Fiber S.R.L. is an Italian company established in 2014 and headquartered in Catania. It specializes in manufacturing sustainable fabrics derived from by-products of citrus juice, which would otherwise go to waste. The company transforms these by-products into a silk-like cellulose yarn, allowing for the creation of soft, lightweight materials that can be blended with other textiles. By repurposing hundreds of thousands of tons of citrus waste, Orange Fiber not only promotes environmental sustainability but also aligns with the Italian tradition of producing high-quality fabrics suitable for the fashion industry.

Glickon S.r.l., founded in 2014 and based in Milan, Italy, specializes in a People Analytics and gamification platform designed for human resources professionals. The platform enables HR teams to effectively listen to, engage with, and manage their workforce throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit. By integrating gamification dynamics with people analytics, Glickon provides valuable insights that assist HR professionals in making data-driven decisions, ultimately enhancing talent management and organizational performance.

Hexagro Urban Farming develops modular, scalable and automated vertical gardens to grow healthy food into any interior We envision a future where anybody, anywhere will access healthy food. And we are doing our part by reconnecting people to Nature with vertical farming experiences.

Developer of a fintech technology designed to help businesses optimize their supply chain finance. The company offers a system of dynamic discounting mainly aimed at commercial invoicing and is automated and generates revenue on the delta between a maximum discount offered by the supplier and an accepted discount by the buyer, enabling clients to access quick money for the supplier and discounts for the buyer.

Deliverart is an all-in-one cloud software that consolidates all the home delivery orders a restaurant receives (from phone, website, app, food delivery platforms) in a single interface. Alongside with that, it also provides smart tools to maximize the efficiency of a restaurant’s autonomous home deliveries, while increasing the productivity and the coordination between production and logistics. The software, developed by an Italian team and launched in 2019, is born with integrations-by-design, in order to create a helpful environment where restaurants can fully take advantage of digital technologies. Deliverart is a modular solution that can be personalized with add-ons and features, creating a tailor made software for the restaurants’ needs. It can easily interact with other management softwares, food delivery platforms and services to provide a plug-and-play customizable solution.

Developer of a medical device intended to create 3D tissue patches for wounds in animals. The company's device comes with a special biopolymeric mixture that combines with the animal's blood and releases growth factors that stimulate regeneration, enabling vets to treat traumatic, Chirurgie, and chronic injuries in small and large animals like dogs, cats, and horses.

Nextome is a software technology company based in Puglia, Italy, specializing in indoor navigation solutions. Founded by computer science students, the company has developed a patented indoor positioning and navigation system that utilizes smartphone sensors and low-signal Bluetooth beacons, combined with AI algorithms, to achieve high accuracy within 1-2 meters. This innovative approach allows for easy installation without the need for complex fingerprinting techniques, making the system ready for immediate use. In addition to its core navigation technology, Nextome offers tools for infrastructure management and real-time data analysis. The system is designed for seamless integration into existing mobile applications and can be customized to include additional features, providing a versatile solution for various clients facing indoor navigation challenges.

OffGridBox is a company that delivers renewable energy and clean water solutions in remote and underserved regions. The OffGridBox™ is a compact, all-in-one system housed within a shipping container measuring 6x6x6 feet, designed to produce electricity and purify water using solar energy. This innovative technology aims to address the needs of over 2 billion people globally who lack access to reliable energy and safe drinking water. Each unit can significantly impact local communities; for example, a single unit operated by a women’s cooperative in Rwanda can serve up to 300 families, providing essential electricity and sterilized water. OffGridBox has deployed 38 units across nine countries, including Italy, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, and Colombia, catering to various sectors such as humanitarian aid, household retail, and industry services. These units have collectively operated for over 400,000 hours, promoting sustainable living and improving the quality of life in the areas they serve.

The Energy Audit is a reference point and provides practical support for all professionals dealing with energy efficiency: energy managers, energy consultants, ESCOs, utility providers and government institutions.

Yarok Microbio has developed a new fast-testing technology for the fresh food industry that is based on a new biotechnological approach. The solution is designed to protect consumers from dangerous bacteria such as E. coli, listeria, and salmonella, as well as to safeguard producer interests, all through the use of conventional, affordable, off-the-shelf laboratory equipment. While traditional testing systems take days and most rapid tests still require 18 to 32 hours, Yarok’s system provides detection-clear results within 45 minutes and final results within the timeframe of a production shift. By completing testing before products leave the production facility, producers can help prevent product recalls, lawsuits, and damaged reputations while safeguarding consumer health. Yarok R&D laboratory is located in Jerusalem, Israel. A demonstration lab is also operative in Bergamo, Northern Italy, aimed at marketing and support the new technology in Europe. In May 2017 Yarok received from UNIDO -United Nations Industrial Development Organization- the 2017 Innovation Award for Innovative Ideas and Technologies in Agribusiness. IFT Next (Institute of Food Technologists) has selected Yarok as one of the 2019 Top Five Disruptors in the FT sector.

Glickon S.r.l., founded in 2014 and based in Milan, Italy, specializes in a People Analytics and gamification platform designed for human resources professionals. The platform enables HR teams to effectively listen to, engage with, and manage their workforce throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit. By integrating gamification dynamics with people analytics, Glickon provides valuable insights that assist HR professionals in making data-driven decisions, ultimately enhancing talent management and organizational performance.

Konoz has 300+ teachers who create amazing (and free!) video courses, sharing their passions in subjects from Aerospace & History to Yoga & Zumba. With new teachers daily, this network will go beyond Khan Academy to #teach1billion. Teachers and students connect in a social learning platform with custom profiles, crowdfunding, messaging, and notifications. Explore their curated educational content & advanced recommendation systems which will evolve into a machine-learning driven personalized Digital Aristotle.

D-Orbit S.r.l. is an Italian company that specializes in satellite solutions, focusing on the design, development, launch, commissioning, and decommissioning of satellites. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, D-Orbit aims to provide innovative technologies for the safe disposal of artificial satellites at the end of their operational life, thereby reducing space debris. The company serves satellite owners and operators, offering products and services that enhance the efficiency and reliability of satellite missions while minimizing costs. D-Orbit also emphasizes the social and environmental benefits of its solutions, striving to streamline all phases of satellite operations. With approximately 35 employees, D-Orbit has expanded its reach with subsidiaries in Washington, DC, and Lisbon, Portugal.