Startups

CMNEXT is a female enterprise founded in 2024 based on a passion for new technologies that offer the possibility to achieve well-being and manage pain in original and innovative ways.Our interdisciplinary team, comprising psychologists, doctors, computer engineers, lawyers, training and learning experts, has been collaborating for years in the creation of software solutions ready for the reference market, customizing each product according to different contexts.

Weeshop is an app that guides consumers for grocery shopping, helping them to analyse what they eat and find healthier and more sustainable alternatives, in an independent, made-to-measure approach. More than 8 out of 10 consumers would like to make healthier and more sustainable choices, but almost 7 out of 10 exhibit a need for guidance in this process (Deloitte study, 2021).We offer the simplest most complete instrument on the market to help them make better choices.

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.).

INMM is involved in the study, research and design of management plans for major emergencies and the development of computer systems and innovative tools for the management of health data.

The HR-Tech Platform promotes the development of personnel through mentoring programmes.Companies are starting to face the challenge of interesting and retaining talented individuals, but they are failing. Mentoring is a component that helps tip the balance.

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.

INNUVATECH deals with biomedical tools, with products and services that bring together research and existing technologies to extend accessibility and functionality, and increase ease of use for end users.

AlmaPlasma is a company that aims to design, manufacture and market advanced technological solutions in the field of atmospheric pressure thermal and non-thermal plasmas, developed by the Industrial Applications of Plasma (IAP) group at the University of Bologna.

Borgo Etico is not just a simple shop on tap. It is also raising awareness of informed purchasing, primarily through the elimination of unnecessary packaging, thus promoting the reuse and recycling of materials. This represents an opportunity to promote waste reduction at the source, by buying only the required amount of unpackaged products. People will be educated in the reuse of packaging (bags, jars, plastic containers, etc.), whilst simultaneously saving money and reducing environmental impacts.

Seerene is an innovative project by Titanium Ideas and the first app dedicated to health mobility. A system of three 3 apps and innovative algorithms establishes a perfect interface between users who need social/healthcare transport, and organizations that offer these services.An innovative, first of its kind digital ecosystem usable via mobile apps that enables quick intuitive booking of social/healthcare transport through an entirely online channel.

Ulisse Solutions Srl aims to develop new packaging products, with a particular focus on the food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics sectors.The company is concentrated on the development and marketing or an innovative film, made from food processing waste materials, that can extend the shelf life of processed products.

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.

dQube Ltd, in collaboration with 14spm, launched  dQube 3Dentistry Store & Share, born from an heterogeneous team composed by engineers, dental technicians, dentists, graduates in economics (marketing) and Legal experts.

Respyra is a device purposely designed for eliminating viruses and bacteria from the air, while it is also effective for eliminating dust, odours, mould, fungi, and pollen. Thanks to an innovative photocatalytic purification system it can decontaminate indoor air of all pathogenic agents and pollutants through an oxidization process at ambient temperature using the oxygen present in the air and with light produced by specific UV lamps.

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.

The company provides advanced assistance services for vulnerable people in private homes and protected facilities, based on digital technologies and highly innovative intelligent systems.We design and implement integrated systems for monitoring, safety, communications, home automation, and environmental control, using sensors, video cameras, voice-activated devices, biometric systems, and medical telemetry.