Startup Day complete programme

10:15 - 11:00

Opening of the day with representatives and vice-rectors from the Region's Universities and strategic local partners.

• Prof. Claudio Melchiorri (University of Bologna Delegate for Relations with Businesses and Industrial Research)
• Marina Silverii (Operational Director, ART-ER)
• Daniel Milanese (Rector's Delegate for Technology Transfer - University of Parma)
• Enrico Bracci (Vice-Rector for Third Mission – University of Ferrara)
• Marcello Pinti (Deputy Vice-Rector for Third Mission – University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)
• Claudio Chiti (Intesa Sanpaolo)
• Rita Ghedini (President, Legacoop Bologna)

Moderator: Antonella Munna

Language: ITA

11:15 - 11:30

• Prof. Claudio Melchiorri (University of Bologna Delegate for Relations with Businesses and Industrial Research)

11:15 - 12:15
Group A: Deep Tech

Projects developing innovative products, solutions, or processes based on digital, industrial, or engineering technologies, including both software and hardware components.

• Audio Entertainment System

• ByTrail
• CertiMed
• CropSense
• CucciaVeloce
• Feelback
• Kiber AI
• Portable washing machine using a single-phase induction motor
• TESSA 
• WearAware

Moderator: Nikola Greku

Language:  ITA/ENG

12:15 - 13:15
Group B: Environmental Sustainability

Projects for climate change mitigation and adaptation, promoting efficient resource use, reducing environmental impact, and proposing green and circular solutions.

• AetherID
• AfriGreen24
• BeeHouse 5.0
• EcoMats (ecological mats for agriculture)
• exceLCA 
• LESA
• PhytoNexa
• RèVitrèa

• SURPLAYERS

Moderator: Nikola Greku

Language:  ITA/ENG

14:30 - 15:00
Group C: Health & Life Science

Projects developing solutions, technologies, and services to improve health, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life.

• ALMA
• MDV (Medical Data Value)
• Neumami - Naso elettronico alimentare
• OncoNet
• Phaged-it

Moderator: Nikola Greku

Language:  ITA

15:15 - 16:15
Group D: Cultural and Creative Industries

Projects generating value for society, improving people's well-being, or promoting culture, inclusion, and learning.

• Coherence
• CommunitE
• EasyBonus
• EUni
• My Genetics Tools
• NEPT Manager (Neuropsychological Epileptic Pediatric Training)
• PATTI
• UNNA
• Wheel Go

Moderator: Nikola Greku

Language:  ITA

16:30 - 17:00

Group E: Entrepreneurial Teams from ER Universities

Innovative projects and initiatives born within the Universities of the Emilia-Romagna Region, aimed at fostering regional synergy and widespread technology transfer within the local ecosystem.

Entrepreneurial Teams:

• HIVA (Giancarlo Curci - UNIFE)
  A modular software platform designed to support the analysis, interpretation, and quantitative comparison of human immunological data, progressively evolving toward predictive immune response applications. Transforms complex data for R&D.
• PREBAR TEAM (Pranjal Pandya - UNIPR)
  A Food Tech / Circular Economy project. PreBar is a prebiotic chocolate bar made using bakery waste to reduce food waste, lower raw material costs, and integrate healthy probiotic elements.
• VeryTwin (Edoardo Guglielmi - UNIMORE)
  Addressing the lack of transparency in insurance claims management. A B2B2C platform for insured clients that makes the claims journey clear and trackable, backed by letters of intent from industry players. 
• Ekora (Fatemeh Farsadnia - UNIFE)
  Sustainable Agriculture Technology – GRUPANIC. Sustainable Agriculture Technology – GRUPANIC. Restoring soil health in the Po Delta using a locally produced soil amendment enriched with salinity-resilient fungi, leveraging 100% local agricultural waste.
• Crearchio (Sukru Durak - UNIPR)
  An XR startup transforming Italian cultural heritage into interactive digital experiences (PC, mobile, VR, MR). Combines 3D modeling and immersive storytelling, featuring an MR experience for the Pilotta Complex in Parma.
• Arioflex (Luca - UNIMORE)
  Breaking the compromise between protection and freedom for track riders. Offers an effective spinal column protection device that disappears from the rider's perception without sacrificing agility.

Moderator: Nikola Greku

Language: ITA/ENG

11:15 - 12:00
Roundtable - Female Entrepreneurship

A discussion focused on the role of female leadership within the startup ecosystem, featuring growth and empowerment stories shared through the University's Alumni network.

• Francesca Cavazzoni (Daidalos - Founder)
• Zofishan Abbasi (Tukeasy - Founder / Almae Matris Alumni Association)
• Rosanna Spanò (BAM! Strategie Culturali)

Moderator: Giulia Luisotti

Language: ITA

12:15 - 13:00
Roundtable - Innovation Ecosystem

A comparison between regional incubation and technology transfer players on opportunities and services supporting new businesses.

• Claudio Chiti (Intesa Sanpaolo)
• Luca Grosso (Legacoop Bologna)
• Sara Monesi (ART-ER)
• Laura Toschi (Almacube)

Moderator: Matteo Vignoli

Language: ITA

16:30 - 17:15
Roundtable - Investments for Innovation

Venture Capitalists and experts analyze the metrics needed to capture the attention of institutional investors and launch successful funding rounds.

• Andrea Basso (MitoTech - Investor)
• Edoardo Guerrieri (FNDX VC - Investor / Almae Matris Alumni Association)
• Francesca Badiali (Plug and Play - Investor strategist / Almae Matris Alumni Association)
• Arianna Tibuzzi (Obloo Ventures -  Investor)

Moderator: Shiva Loccisano

Language: ITA

11:00 - 12:00
Workshop Almacube - Open Innovation

From Theory to Reality: how to transform research into concrete innovation. Practical guidance to discover University programs, listen to other students' experiences, and learn how to acquire key skills.

Speaker: Alessandro Cacace

Language:  ITA

12:00 - 13:00
Masterclass: How to pitch

How to Pitch: Strategies for a successful pitch. Commercial techniques to structure an effective presentation in front of investors.

Coach: Tiberiu Iacomi - Startup Coach

Language:  ENG

14:30 - 15:30
Almacube Workshop - Advanced Incubation and Startups

Behind the scenes of a Startup: What it really takes to make it. Real stories told by two founders and practical tips on how to launch your idea and receive the right support.

Speakers: Nicole Monti, Michele Lorubio and Federica Tadini

Language: ITA

15:30 - 16:30
Legacoop Bologna Workshop - ChangeMakers Call

Giving shape to ideas. A free workshop dedicated to setting up an entrepreneurial project with shared ownership and focused on impact generation, introducing the Coopstartup Changemakers 2026 methodology.

Please fill out the following form to register for the workshop "Giving shape to ideas @ Startup Day".

Speakers: Chiara Cenerini e Gilberto Cavallina

Language: ITA

16:30 - 17:30

Workshop - Internationalization hosted by Monx Legal and Search On Media Group

"Build, scale and thrive: finance and legal strategies for international growth"
A practical session for founders, startups and professionals on how to build international companies in a borderless economy. From incorporation strategy and remote banking to distributed teams, taxation and global scaling, this panel explores the operational and strategic tools needed to compete internationally from day one.

• Enrico Mariani (Co-founder & CEO of Monx Legal)
• Stefano Passarello (CVO - Monx Legal)

Language: ENG

17:45 - 18:30

Awarding of special prizes and recognition provided by partners and incubators to the most deserving teams from the pitch sessions.

• Almacube Advanced Incubation Award
  Presented by Nicole Monti (Almacube Startup Unit)

• Legacoop Award: Collective Horizon
  Presented by Luca Grosso (Legacoop Bologna)
• Legacoop Award: Sharing Sustainability
  Presented by Luca Grosso (Legacoop Bologna)

• Almavicoo Award: THINKFORFOOD
  Presented by Luca Grosso (AlmaVicoo)
• MUG - EmilBanca Award
  Presented by Vittoria Sanpietro (MUG - EmilBanca)
• International Mindset Awards - powered by ART-ER (x2)
  Presented by Sara Monesi (ART-ER)
• CesenaLab Advanced Incubation Awards (x3)
  Presented by Alberto Simoncini (CesenaLab)
• UNA.Europa International Award
  Presented by Francesco Girotti (UNA.Europa)
•  Geeks Growth Award
  Presented for Startup Geeks
• IPR Award (Unibo)
  Presented by Luca Scipioni (Bugnion)

Moderator: Nikola Greku

Language: ITA