Programme

Greetings and opening session

• Giovanni Molari, Rector of the University di Bologna
• Claudio Melchiorri, Rector's Delegate for Relations with Businesses and Industrial Research
• Alessandra Florio, Regional Director for Emilia-Romagna and Marche, Intesa Sanpaolo
• Alessandro Grandi, President, Almacube
• Raffaele Laudani, Assessore all’Urbanistica ed edilizia privata, patrimonio, progetto "Città della conoscenza e memoria democratica", rapporti con l’Università e i centri di ricerca, Comune di Bologna
• Francesco Malaguti, Vice Presidente, Legacoop Bologna

Moderator: Ilaria Vesentini, Journalist, Il Sole 24 ore

Inspirational Talk

Roberto Macina, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, WDA

Introduce: Ilaria Vesentini, Giornalista, Il Sole 24 ore

European Models for tech transfer

Leuven Technology Transfer Office’s best practices

• Michael De Blauwe, Business Development Manager of KU Leuven Research & Development

(speech in English)

Innovation Centre, Lab or Hub? 

Reflections on models and opportunities for technology transfer

• Fulvio Miraglia, InnovationLab Manager, Bugnion
• Simona Padoan, Innovation Development Manager, Intesa San Paolo Innovation Center
• Enrico Pochettino, Head of Innovation department, Iren
• Emilio Tropea, Open Innovation Venture Manager, CRIF

Moderator: Shiva Loccisano, CEO, BeHold

 (Speech in Italian)

NRRP and innovation ecosystems 

Opportunities and funding for innovation

• Salvatore Baglio, President, Samothrace Foundation
• Fabrizio Cobis, Director, Ministry of Universities and Research
• Morena Diazzi, Director General, Emilia Romagna Region
• Lorenzo Rossi, Intellectual Property Manager, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
• Maurizio Sobrero, President, Ecosister Foundation

Moderator: Ilaria Vesentini, Giornalista, Il Sole 24 ore

(Speech in Italian)

Presentazione Coopstartup Changemakers 2023-2024

• Simone Fabbri, Responsabile Relazioni Esterne e Sostenibilità, Legacoop Bologna
• Luca Grosso, Responsabile Promozione Cooperativa, Legacoop Bologna

Opportunities for female entrepreneurship

Testimonials and best practices for creating a business

• Lorella Franceschini, Presidente generale – C.E.O. Mini Motor S.p.A.
• Sara Poggesi, Director, OSIF - Scientific Observatory on Women's Enterprises
• Sveva Ruggiero, project manager, Unità Startup, Area Ricerca e Innovazione, ART-ER  

Moderator: Cristina Demaria, Rector's Delegate for equity, inclusion and diversity, University di Bologna

(Speech in Italian)

Challenges, actors and tools of innovation on the African continent 

Reflections on development opportunities for startups

• Andrea Censoni, Program Manager, SkyDeck Europe - Cariplo Factory

• Andrea De Marco, Project Manager, UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
• Grethel Gianotti, Project Manager, No One Out
• Chiara Davalli, Impact Manager, European Business and Innovation Centre Network- EBN 
• Giorgio Traietti, Head of Marketing and Business Development, ITARE

Moderator: Fabio Santoni, Founder, Nove Business Consulting

(Speech in Italian)

The Metropolitan City Innovation and Entrepreneurship 

Growth, development and creativity in Bologna

• Giorgia Boldrini, Director of Culture and Creativity, Municipality of Bologna, Incredibol project
• Michele D’Alena, Head of Civic Imagination Area, Digital Agenda and External Relation, Fondazione Innovazione Urbana
• Rosa Grimaldi, Mayor's Delegate, Municipality of Bologna
• Giovanna Trombetti, Director of Economic Development for the Metropolitan City, Barresi Award

Moderator: Maria Letizia Guerra, Rector's Delegate for Public Engagement, University of Bologna

In the audience as witnesses

• Michele Postpischl, Lead Sound Designer, Mushroom Sound, Incredibol project
• Caterina Giuliani, CEO, Bioverse, Barresi Award

(Speech in Italian)

Incubators and Accelerators for startups

Open discussion on business development approaches and methods

• Enrico Dente, Director, Motor Valley Accelerator and Plug and Play
• Martina Muggiri, Coordinator, Start-up Acceleration Programme, SocialFare
• Vittoria San Pietro, Head of innovation and startup, MUG Magazzini Generativi
• Giuseppe Scellato, President, I3P - Innovative Companies Incubator Turin Polytechnic

Moderator: Alessandro Grandi, President, Almacube

Investors tell their stories 

Investments in support of technology transfer

• Gianluca Dettori, Chairman, General Partner, Primo Ventures
• Nicola Redi, Managing Partner, Obloo | Venture Factory
• Alessandra Scotti, Institutional Relations and Scouting Manager, LIFTT
• Ciro Spedaliere, Co-founder, Claris Venture

Moderator: Laura Toschi, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, University of Bologna

(Speech in Italian)

Exchange of ideas between Investors and Startups  - Vol 1

Testimonials from research-based startups and investors who believed in them

• Anna Amati, Partner, EUREKA! Venture SGR presents INTA System
• Francesco De Michelis, Partner, Progress Tech Transfer presents Deep Trace
• Alessandro Zaccaria, Investment Director,  360 Capital presenta Sinergy Flow

Moderator: Giorgia Olivieri, Journalist

(Speech in Italian)

Il diritto della cittadinanza all’educazione finanziaria per l’innovazione sociale

• Laura Bottazzi, prof.ssa Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche, Università di Bologna
• Maria Letizia Guerra, Delegata del Rettore per l'Impegno Pubblico, Università di Bologna
• Chiara Sponza, Designer di servizi e processi, Fondazione Innovazione Urbana

Modera: Elena Gecchelin, Università di Bologna

Exchange of ideas between Investors and Startups - Vol 2

Testimonials from research-based startups and investors who believed in them

• Misal G. Memeo, Senior Investment Manager, Vertis SGR, presents NewTwen
• Mario Karaboja, Investment Team, FNDX Venture Capital presents Jointly
• Tiziana Rossetti, Senior Associate, Sofinnova Telethon Strategy

Moderator: Giorgia Olivieri, Giornalista freelance

Impact, Social Innovation and Sustainability 

Debate on the objectives of Agenda 2030

• Simone Fabbri, Sustainability Manager, Legacoop Bologna
• Myriam Finocchiaro, CSR Manager, Granarolo
• Carlotta Guerra, Project Manager, IKEA
• Chiara Ramozzi, Head of Marketing Strategy, zeroCO2

Moderator: Luciana Apicella, Journalist, Press office manager

(Speech in Italian)

Green Revolution and Ecological Transition

Circular economy, energy transition and sustainable mobility for an inclusive society with reduced environmental impact

• Daniele Accardi, Head of Circular Economy Lab, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Centre
• Tommaso Bonino, Executive Coordinator, SRM Networks and Mobility
• Luisa Pasti, Leader spoke Circular and blue economy, Ecosister Project
• Gianluca Principato, Common value and sustainability reporting manager, HERA
• Riccardo Farneti, Ingegnere meccanico, Titolare di un assegno di ricerca presso l'Università di Bologna, consulente per Turtle Srl

Moderator: Luca Lambertini, Director of the Interdepartmental Centre ‘Alma Mater Research Institute on Global Challenges and Climate Change’

AMARAD @Theatre no.1

Development and sale of compact millimetre-wave radars

Category: Digital Industry & Space

AMELIE @Theatre no.2

Cloud-free smart and interactive home automation

Category: Digital Industry & Space

Atom @Theatre no.3

Integrated app for customised travel itineraries

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Comprehendo @Theatre no.4

AI software for summarising documents and providing information

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Dame Dummies @Theatre no.5

Provides tools to design female crash test dummies

Category: Climate, Energy & Mobility

Donora @Theatre no.6

Social crowdfunding platform for transparent and tracked fundraising

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

ESEA @Theatre no.7

Apps for sports enthusiasts and sports companies

Category: Health

Firefly @Theatre no.8

More accessible Braille screens at reduced costs

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Frostlab gate @Theatre no.9

Site and App for maintenance and repair of goods, plant and/or machinery

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

goodnAIt @Theatre no.1

AI-supported generator of customised stories for children

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

H2Algae @Theatre no.2

System to produce hydrogen by creating reconvertible waste

Category: Climate, Energy & Mobility

IdeApp @Theatre no.3

App for creating customised clothing

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Libra @Theatre no.4

Marketplace combining supply and demand for second-hand books

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

LigdinAfrica @Theatre no.5

Platform for raising fair foreign investments for African companies

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

M2M: Mind to Mind @Theatre no.6

Platform to help communication between students and teachers in Cameroon

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

My Advice @ Theatre no.7

Marketplace to find educational and work experiences abroad

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Moddy @Theatre no.8

Modular box for humanitarian charities to save on shipping and avoid waste

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

OwnFarm @Theatre no.9

Smart garden for automated vegetable production

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Pel @Theatre no.1

Innovative teaching for disabled children

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Pet2Plant - The Feeders’ Community @Theatre no.2

Community for pet and plant lovers and experts

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Reagentario: Chemical Inventory Management @Theatre no.3

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Seasters: Biodegradable flip-flops @Theatre no.4

Sustainable footwear combining organic design with renewable materials

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

SuitUpBlog Employee Referral @Theatre no.5

Job search platform enhancing candidates' references

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Sun F(ol)lower @Theatre no.6

Panel for increasing photovoltaic energy production efficiency

Category: Climate, Energy & Mobility

SuperAmino @Theatre no.7

Production of 'animal-free' protein food supplements with low environmental impact

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Utopia @Theatre no.8

Virtual personal assistant for device management

Category: Digital Industry & Space

Vert-X @Theatre no.9

Regeneration of city buildings into vertical farms

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

AMARAD @Theatre no.1

Development and sale of compact millimetre-wave radars

Category: Digital Industry & Space

AMELIE @Theatre no.2

Cloud-free smart and interactive home automation

Category: Digital Industry & Space

Atom @Theatre no.3

Integrated app for customised travel itineraries

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Comprehendo @Theatre no.4

AI software for summarising documents and providing information

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Dame Dummies @Theatre no.5

Provides tools to design female crash test dummies

Category: Climate, Energy & Mobility

Donora @Theatre no.6

Social crowdfunding platform for transparent and tracked fundraising

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

ESEA @Theatre no.7

Apps for sports enthusiasts and sports companies

Category: Health

Firefly @Theatre no.8

More accessible Braille screens at reduced costs

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Frostlab gate @Theatre no.9

Site and App for maintenance and repair of goods, plant and/or machinery

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

goodnAIt @Theatre no.1

AI-supported generator of customised stories for children

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

H2Algae @Theatre no.2

System to produce hydrogen by creating reconvertible waste

Category: Climate, Energy & Mobility

IdeApp @Theatre no.3

App for creating customised clothing

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Libra @Theatre no.4

Marketplace combining supply and demand for second-hand books

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

LigdinAfrica @Theatre no.5

Platform for raising fair foreign investments for African companies

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

M2M: Mind to Mind @Theatre no.6

Platform to help communication between students and teachers in Cameroon

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

My Advice @ Theatre no.7

Marketplace to find educational and work experiences abroad

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Moddy @Theatre no.8

Modular box for humanitarian charities to save on shipping and avoid waste

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

OwnFarm @Theatre no.9

Smart garden for automated vegetable production

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Pel @Theatre no.1

Innovative teaching for disabled children

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Pet2Plant - The Feeders’ Community @Theatre no.2

Community for pet and plant lovers and experts

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Reagentario: Chemical Inventory Management @Theatre no.3

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Seasters: Biodegradable flip-flops @Theatre no.4

Sustainable footwear combining organic design with renewable materials

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

SuitUpBlog Employee Referral @Theatre no.5

Job search platform enhancing candidates' references

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Sun F(ol)lower @Theatre no.6

Panel for increasing photovoltaic energy production efficiency

Category: Climate, Energy & Mobility

SuperAmino @Theatre no.7

Production of 'animal-free' protein food supplements with low environmental impact

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Utopia @Theatre no.8

Virtual personal assistant for device management

Category: Digital Industry & Space

Vert-X @Theatre no.9

Regeneration of city buildings into vertical farms

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

AMARAD @Theatre no.1

Development and sale of compact millimetre-wave radars

Category: Digital Industry & Space

AMELIE @Theatre no.2

Cloud-free smart and interactive home automation

Category: Digital Industry & Space

Atom @Theatre no.3

Integrated app for customised travel itineraries

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Comprehendo @Theatre no.4

AI software for summarising documents and providing information

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Dame Dummies @Theatre no.5

Provides tools to design female crash test dummies

Category: Climate, Energy & Mobility

Donora @Theatre no.6

Social crowdfunding platform for transparent and tracked fundraising

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

ESEA @Theatre no.7

Apps for sports enthusiasts and sports companies

Category: Health

Firefly @Theatre no.8

More accessible Braille screens at reduced costs

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Frostlab gate @Theatre no.9

Site and App for maintenance and repair of goods, plant and/or machinery

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

goodnAIt @Theatre no.1

AI-supported generator of customised stories for children

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

H2Algae @Theatre no.2

System to produce hydrogen by creating reconvertible waste

Category: Climate, Energy & Mobility

IdeApp @Theatre no.3

App for creating customised clothing

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Libra @Theatre no.4

Marketplace combining supply and demand for second-hand books

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

LigdinAfrica @Theatre no.5

Platform for raising fair foreign investments for African companies

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

M2M: Mind to Mind @Theatre no.6

Platform to help communication between students and teachers in Cameroon

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

My Advice @ Theatre no.7

Marketplace to find educational and work experiences abroad

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Moddy @Theatre no.8

Modular box for humanitarian charities to save on shipping and avoid waste

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

OwnFarm @Theatre no.9

Smart garden for automated vegetable production

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Pel @Theatre no.1

Innovative teaching for disabled children

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Pet2Plant - The Feeders’ Community @Theatre no.2

Community for pet and plant lovers and experts

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Reagentario: Chemical Inventory Management @Theatre no.3

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Seasters: Biodegradable flip-flops @Theatre no.4

Sustainable footwear combining organic design with renewable materials

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

SuitUpBlog Employee Referral @Theatre no.5

Job search platform enhancing candidates' references

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Sun F(ol)lower @Theatre no.6

Panel for increasing photovoltaic energy production efficiency

Category: Climate, Energy & Mobility

SuperAmino @Theatre no.7

Production of 'animal-free' protein food supplements with low environmental impact

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Utopia @Theatre no.8

Virtual personal assistant for device management

Category: Digital Industry & Space

Vert-X @Theatre no.9

Regeneration of city buildings into vertical farms

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Hylight CBI.Attract @ Theatre 1

Innovazione robotica per la diagnosi e la terapia personalizzata

Category: Health

Microquad CBI.Attract @ Theatre 2

SNSPD combinato ad un microscopio confocale per rendere le analisi del sangue estremamente più veloci

Category: Health

PIPE 4.0 CBI.Attract @ Theatre 3

Dispositivo ad alta precisione per il monitoraggio della composizione gassosa nelle colonne di distillazione

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Random Power CBI.Attract @ Theatre 4

Tecnologia per preservare informazioni sui dataset medici basata sulla privacy differenziale

Category: Health

Sniffirdrone CBI.Attract @ Theatre 5

Drone dotato di un naso elettronico in grado di mappare in tempo reale le scie degli odori e di sostanze inquinanti

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Cheap Fit @ Theatre 6

Gamification in app che migliora la produttività dei dipendenti e riduce l’assenteismo

Category: Health

Elevit @ Theatre 7

Tastiere e pulsanti touch in vetro con un elevato fattore design da integrare in prodotti innovativi per l’automotive, domotica, tech, food, medical machine e tanto altro

Category: Culture, Creativity & Inclusive society

Trailslight @ Theatre 8

Tecnologia brevettata TRAILS che trasforma ogni lampione stradale in un dispositivo IOT

Category: Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Nautilus @ Theatre 9

Servizio modulare per la navigazione interplanetaria di piccoli satelliti

Category: Digital Industry & Space

Networking aperitif with Innovating Alumni

Networking event reserved for University of Bologna Alumni who have founded innovative companies or are seeking investment opportunities: the perfect opportunity to expand your network of relations and build an exclusive community of innovation-driven Alumni who generate value and innovation by focusing on mutual collaboration.

17.00 – Institutional greetings

17.15 - Talk: “Sharing experiences”

Alumni describe their experience embarking on innovative business adventures in various fields

• Stefano Onofri, Cofounders e co-CE, Cubbit
• Lorenzo Viscanti, Founder CEO, Mapendo
• Enrico Gualandi, Head of Strategy, Deda Digital, Former Owner Social Factor
• Francesca Lambertini, Cofounder BAM! Strategie Culturali

17.30 - Networking Aperitif

Informal networking aperitif to get to know one another, receive and give advice, compare notes, and feel united along this challenging journey.

• Moderator: Paola Fabbri, University Delegate for the Alumni Project, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna

Sign up to attend the reserved Net-aperitif Alumni Innovators event

Presentazione finale dei progetti imprenditoriali Student for Africa

StudENTs for Africa (SfA) is the entrepreneurship programme for creating social and economic development in Africa promoted in partnership with the Alma Mater Foundation and IBM

Call4StartUp 2023 Award Ceremony

• Claudio Melchiorri, Rector's Delegate for Relations with Businesses and Industrial Research
• Alice Corradi, Innovation Department Director, University of Bologna
• Greta Campolucci, Regional Directorate Specialist, Intesa Sanpaolo for the Call4StartUp 2023 prize - Emerging Ideas Category - StudEnt for Africa
• Luca Grosso, Responsabile promozione cooperativa, Legacoop Bologna premio Food - Categoria Idee Emergenti - Call4StartUp 2023
• Myriam Finocchiaro, CSR Manager Granarolo for Call4StartUp 2023 prize - Emerging Ideas Category - Sustainability
• Emiliano Galanti, Responsabile Promozione Cooperativa, Legacoop Romagna (per premio Call4StartUp 2023 Categoria Idee Emergenti –Impresa Cooperativa Romagna)
• Luca Scipioni, Italian and European patent attorney, Bugnion per premio Categoria Startup Costituite – Call4StartUp 2023

Coordinated by: Luciana Apicella, Journalist, Press office manager

StartUPlay prize-giving

• Leonardo Nanni Costa, Director of the University of Bologna’s Experimental Farm
• Perla Veri, Sustainability and Partnerships Manager, zeroCO2

StartUPlay

Discover the 5 words that save the world

You can taste our local products and donate trees to help reforest the planet.
Final prize-giving ceremony Sala re Enzo at 19:00
For all
In collaboration with the University of Bologna Farm and Zeroco2

Let It Grow

Take the seeds home and let your ideas take root
For all

In partnership with the Botanical Garden and Herbarium - University Museum Network - SMA

Tag-ram

Play with us! Recompose the tangram and have fun shaping your future

For all

With the support of Almalabor, the makerspace of the University of Bologna.

Mini Makers Experience

Create your 3D shape and grow the tree of sustainability

For children aged 4 to 12

In order to take part in the activity you must:

• register for StartUpDay
• book the time slot in which you want to take part

With the support of Almalabor, the makerspace of the University of Bologna