Startups

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.

VAIMEE is an innovative startup and spinoff from the University of Bologna established in 2020. Its technology enables development of modular data-driven applications in an extremely safe and scalable environment.Based on Open Source technologies, VAIMEE's horizontal Milkydataway solution is very flexible and can be implemented in any context, especially in domains characterized by heterogeneous, unstructured, and dynamic data.

EO GEA is the licensee of two patents (dehumidification 2007 and stabilization 2011) and title holders of a patent from 2025 (date of concession of submission for a request presented in 2023).Within the sphere of geotechnics and building, EO GEA aims to design solutions that counter the problems of ground heave and subsidence, preventing future problems.

Alga&Zyme Factory is an R&D company focussed on the development of innovative biotechnology solutions for systems and processes that improve environmental and economic sustainability within the agro-industrial, agro-energy, cosmeceutical and nutraceutical sectors.The innovation of Alga & Zyme Factory consists in the combination of two previously independent areas of production - production of microalgae for biomass, and the synthesis of hydrolytic enzymes in tobacco plants - in order to:

Ecoliving is dedicated to the civilian economy and the promotion of human activities and a sustainable economies that are not wholly concerned with profit.

The company operates in the sale of high quality foodstuffs using refrigerators equipped with external monitors that dispense products using credit cards, apps, or other electronic instruments.Each product on sale is tagged for real-time signalling to the data server of sales and fridge shelf time.

Liocreo has re-investigated the technology of lyophilization (freeze-drying or cryodesiccation) of foodstuffs (also applicable in pharmacology) and developed a unique patented technology.

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.

ChemStamp (Services for Traceability, Authenticity and the Monitoring of Process and Product) began life as a university spin-off and aims to create services for companies in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Its objectives are as follows:1. the support and protection of the quality of the product2. the control and monitoring of the raw materials used in the production process3. the control and monitoring of the processes designed to reduce time and costs and improve the quality of the finished product4. the optimisation of new formulations

BEEing is a startup born of Roberto and Gabriele's passion for apiculture. Representing a fundamental element of Nature, bees not only produce honey (a delicious and healthy sweetener) but more importantly, they pollinate flowers and allow fruit to grow.

Kablator srl is based in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini Province) and is dedicated to the design, construction, and marketing of automatic machines and customized automation systems for industry. Kablator's range of offers includes:

The very best of Food&Beverage: this is what Sluurpy is. Since 2018, our goal has been to drastically reduce the distances between consumers, restaurants and brands. To date, we  put 1.5 million registered users in contact with brands, producers and restaurants: from gastronomic stars to takeaways, from local producers to large chains throughout Italy. 

Microhemp Lab is a startup specialized in growing cannabis plants applying advanced techniques for tissue culture. The laboratory uses a variety of technologies and methods to obtain high quality hemp plants that are genetically stable and free of pathogens and contaminants.

Makadamia is an e-commerce operator in the foodstuffs sector that aims to become a yardstick for everyone in search of a healthy and tasty daily snack, or top quality ingredients for their own recipes.The underlying elements of this project are customization, eco-sustainability, and high quality raw materials. 

Mechbadger is an innovative startup who have created a product for the construction and agricultural spheres, the MP01.MP01 is born out of a synthesis of experience in diverse fields and Mechbadger's mission of creating highly customizable hi-tech devices that offer excellent support for professionals in building, agriculture, and aerial maintenance.

Redess Srl is the first Italian and European certified organic supply chain for SUMAC.The potential markets for our innovative sumac based products include: food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications (biocides and insecticides).Redess have the benefit of collaborating with the universities of Parma, Milan, Camerino, and Palermo.

How many times have it happened to be at home with nothing to drink?Winelivery was born to meet this need, the first Italian webservice for home delivery of  drinks.With Winelivery it is possible to buy wine, craft beer or your favorite drink, receive everything in less than 30 minutes and ready to be served at its ideal temperature.

Machines and consultancy for sustainable packaging solutions.

WHATaECO is an innovative female startup and the first low impact B2C e-commerce that promotes ethical and sustainable brands throughout the European Union. The site is powered 100% with clean energy, the logistics is based on drop shipping without a warehouse, with transport halved and compensated, and rigorously plastic-free packaging. The site currently markets a range of over 3000 ethical and sustainable products from more than 170 Italian and foreign brands.

 The innovativeness of Nutrascience is due to:Study and development of new functional foods and nutraceuticals. Study and development of new functional ingredients and manufacturing processes for zootechnical industry. The research activities of the company respond directly to some of the most relevant  Horizon 2020 program priorities.The new products Nutraceutica is developing will increase the health and nutritional value of food and nutraceuticals.