Startups

We are a technological start-up cooperative in Reggio Emilia and we support people with cognitive disabilities and autism. We apply innovation from our research to create an environment and educational methodology that promotes the identity and autonomy of users. We take the physical, psychic, and social aspects of all users into account as well as the desires and needs of families.

HelixPharma was created in January 2017 as a University of Ferrara spinoff with the objective of facilitating the technology transfer of research carried out by University researchers on Snail Mucus in collaboration with companies in the Neutraceutical sector .This raw material, known from time immemorial but whose properties have never been studied in depth, has allowed us to open the way to new uses for it and to develop semi-finished products with high technological value.

FOCALIS is an innovative startup that develops, produces, and markets medical devices for septic and/or aseptic prosthetic revision procedures. The activity concentrates on integration of existing technologies with new, original solutions capable of rendering surgical operations safer, more effective, and less invasive.The FOCALIS approach aims to reduce the need for replacing prostheses and the risk of relapse, in response to a real need in the orthopaedic sector.

Alexandria produces and sells reusable antimicrobial bottles implementing a silver technology to eliminate unpleasant odours and tastes in the liquid contents.They preserve the health and drinks of consumers, eliminating bacteria, microbes, spores, and algae. The effect functions constantly over the entire surface and endures over time without ever disappearing.

The company offers innovative software products to the healthcare market, in particular apps and other mobile software for smartphones and tablets.

Da.Di Srl is an innovative startup specialized in the development and marketing of nutraceutical products, food supplements, and natural para-pharmaceuticals, referring to the wellness and functional nutrition market.The company operates in a rapidly expanding market, driven by the specific nutritional needs of an increasingly ageing population with increased awareness of functional nutrition in the fitness sector.

Bioverse is a start-up that develops and markets electromedical equipment specially designed for emergency and low resource contexts.Bioverse's mission is to reduce a gap in the health service, by exploiting the approaches of reverse engineering and frugal innovation.The main product of Bioverse is Corax, an innovative device that monitors ambient conditions for patients with repressed immune defences, and in particular children suffering from burns.

Wellmicro s.r.l. is the fruit of years of academic scientific activity in the field of intestinal microbial ecology and was created by researchers with profound knowledge of scientific literature in the field and years of collaboration with the best labs in Europe.

Esercizio Vita main activities are related to the organization and management of social, care and welfare services of innovative character, targeting individuals and communities and is registered as innovative start-up with a social vocation.The three founding members (with a Master's Degree in Science and Techniques of Motorial Activity and PhD in Biomedical Sciences) with ages from 30 to 40 years,cooperates with trainees of the University of Ferrara and professionals in various fields (midwives, psychologists, nutritionists, etc.).

ASTRACEC SRL is a mechanical engineering firm designing, manufacturing, and marketing industrial quality control machines for the pharmaceuticals sector.ASTRACEC SRL produce automatic machines for testing the airtightness of medical bags (also called leak testing) for intravenous infusion fluids.We apply an innovative patented technology that offers considerable advantages compared to other technologies available on the market:

In vitro cell cultivation is a widely applied technology worldwide in the fields of pharmacology, cosmetics, diagnostics, and research, normally using foetal bovine serum (FBS) as a nutrition source. However, its use is subject to the limitations of high and constantly rising costs, and some ethical issues since the production process is mainly based outside of the European continent.

Nuhpro is an innovative startup dedicated to the development, production, and marketing of innovative food solutions in the sport nutrition and junior nutrition sectors.

ArzaMed is an innovative start-up in the health technology sector founded by Alberto Ghiribaldi and Andrea Pari. They use cloud technology to develop and market software capable of simplifying the work flow of doctors with the aim of improving the course of treatment of patients.The customers are typically specialist medical clinics, outpatient clinics, medical teams, day clinics, and hospital departments.

RADOFF is an innovative startup founded to eliminate the harmful effects caused by radon gas in the environment.

Research, production, and marketing of innovative patented dermocosmetic and nutraceutical products.Mitochon Dermocosmetics is an innovative company in the dermocosmetic sector, specialized in wellness and skin care products. In addition to orodispersible food supplements like MITOFAST, we also offer a complete line of antiage products, including day and night emulsions, serum, and detergent.

Mysurable develop and manage innovative cloud-based technological solutions to measure changes in the functional condition of individuals in relation to ageing, with the mission of improving health over the years!Mysurable have created mioTest®, the first integrated system for assessing muscle function and diagnosing sarcopenia. It is simply to use but scientifically validated, portable, automated, and of limited cost.

We have internationally patented and certified an innovative range of low-cost sensorized textile items (T-shirts, tops) for medical and health purposes, as well as personal and public safety.

eSteps acts to counter increasing motor disability in the lower limbs, providing monitoring solutions before, during, and after hospitalization. It applies biomechanical and telerehabilitation protocols along with sports telemonitoring. These combine with hi-tech customized, sustainable solutions that prioritize patients and sportsmen.

Evotion's goal is to develop an IoT wearable device that, through the detection of certain physiological parameters combined with environmental parameters, provides valuable help to the hardest job in the world, that of being a parent.

Farma360 is a startup developing a digital platform to support independent chemist's shops by improving their stock management, optimizing orders, and reducing waste. The use of technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning allows integration of B2B and B2C functions to connect chemist's, producers, and consumers.