Startups

LAIF arose as an idea of an engineer, a mathematician, and a physicist who shared many years of experience in data analysis, artificial intelligence, and software development.We are experts in end-to-end development of AI solutions for small to medium-sized Italian companies that are open to innovation and want to better exploit their data with modern, sustainable digital solutions.

Horizons Automation is an innovative startup founded on the idea of facilitating the transition of companies towards Industry 4.0 and 5.0, developing advanced technologies for industrial automation.

Proxima Robotics is a company specialized in the development of highly modular and flexible software for mobile robots, in particular AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots). Born out of the passion of a team of artificial intelligence and automation experts, the company concentrates on the realization of leading edge software systems, capable of simplifying the management of autonomous vehicles in diverse manufacturing and logistical contexts.

Modular lithium batteries for special applications: off-road, agriculture, worksites, nautical, aerospace.

Fancy Pixel is a startup that grew out of experience gained by its founders in the research laboratories of the University of Ferrara. It develops web and mobile applications for all major platforms, the Internet of Things and smart devices.The main product is "LaBazza", the new community for anyone who loves a bargain. Users can report "bazze" (i.e. bargains) found in stores or online and also save money by taking advantage of the reports made by the rest of the community.

Mark One is a unique industry. We develop and design our own 3D printers from the ground up, with the highest quality and the finest precision, using noble and industrial automation grade materials. Our printers can be tailored to customer needs, specific requirements ranging from the machine cosmetics to the HW-SW configuration.

HMDrive develops enabling technologies for augmented reality experiences on board vehicles.HMDrive's main product is a hardware/software system that makes it possible to use holographic glasses (transparent) as an interface and ADAS on board industrial vehicles. The same technology can also be used in sports cars and any other vehicles.HMDrive technology radically transforms the way that drivers interact with vehicles and keeps their attention focused on the external environment.

inThinkers aims to revolutionise human and business relationships, simplifying and constantly renewing them by supporting positive, ethical, innovative, and sustainable social change.

my iNDUSTRIES is an innovative startup specialized in the design and development of advanced robots and industrial automation systems. Founded in 2022, our mission is to revolutionize the manufacturing sector using state-of-art technology, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0.

Astreo is an innovative startup dealing with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).According to the latest data, manufacturing plants in Italy mostly run machinery of around 20 years in age.This represents a major brake on business competitiveness.

Ivory7 is specialized in the end-to-end development of industrial IoT solutions. The company integrates electronic design, software applications, artificial intelligence, and neural networks to provide systems for advanced orchestration and monitoring in-line with Industry 5.0.

An innovative start-up that aims to develop, produce and sell intelligent sensors (Smart Sensors) that can improve the performance of machines and systems with which we work and interact on a daily basis.

Minerva Systems provides system software that optimizes the design and simplifies implementation of applications that have predictable multi-critical parameters and are based on AI for the next generation of integrated systems.Minerva Systems is a startup and spinoff of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. It operates with a team of around a dozen people in Modena (Italy) and Munich (Germany).

Komete is an innovative company that is transforming the high added value manufacturing sector applying IoT and AI solutions dedicated to manual workstations, critical but frequently neglected areas in production processes. In this setting, the absence of digital instruments leads to inefficiency, delays, and planning problems, with a loss of productivity that can exceed 20%.

Pearfid uses innovative technology to produce RFID devices.