Startups

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.

Hipert SRL is a spin-off from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. It was initiated in 2020 by Prof. Marko Bertogna and emerged from the HiPeRT laboratory, where research groups were seeking to exploit the performance/power of parallel processing platforms in a predictable manner, and in application contexts in which temporal constraints are critical.

The Food Hub SRL Benefit Company is an innovative startup that supports the food and agriculture ecosystem with information, training, and consultancy services for stakeholders in the sector. The mission is to participate in growth and innovation in our sector through constant provision of quality services. The aim is to become a yardstick in Italy for innovation in the food and agriculture sector.

Born to Bake Academy emerged from an idea of Francesco Gigliotti, a professional caterer, with the direct involvement of researchers at the University of Bologna, Agricultural Faculty, and entrepreneurs from the agricultural world.

TomaPaint is an innovative startup with the objective of marketing a bio-resin extracted from agro-industry waste tomato (mostly skins), which forms the main component of bio-paints or bio-coatings, for use in the food packaging sector. The founders of TomaPaint derive from different training backgrounds:

This startup has developed a ketogenic piadina flatbread that is healthy, low carb, light, and gluten-free with the aim of satisfying the demands of consumers following specific diets and looking for functional foods that support a healthy dynamic lifestyle.

ITALYLUNCH is the first Italian cooking fast-food outlet in Europe based on the Food & Travel formula. The objective is to provide customers with traditional Italian meals with marked regional characteristics at a low enough cost to be affordable even for those with limited funds.

A startup operating in the agribiotech sector with the aim of developing genetically modified seedlings and vinesresistant to diseases and parasites in order to reduce the use of pesticides and promote more sustainable agricultural practices.The seedlings are validated in tests in experimental vineyards, with the aim of demonstrating effectiveness in terms of yield and resistance. 

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.

Basca design produce and market machines for cleaning and reconditioning mixing tanks and industrial containers (IBCs, barrels, drums, etc.). The main advantages of Basca's machines are:

IUV is a Startup aimed at Research and Development of Plastic-free Packaging Solutions and Edible Coatings for Fresh Food Products through "Naturameri." The solutions offered by IUV are designed:

EuroGreen Technology is an innovative startup dedicated to revolutionizing agriculture through the development of natural biostimulants derived from chitosan. Our proprietary extraction process transforms marine food waste into high-purity biopolymers, resulting in eco-friendly products that enhance plant growth and resilience against pests and environmental stressors.

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.

iFarming develops field monitoring systems based on innovative technologies. Relying on years of applied research, it introduces IoT potential in agricultural decision-making and enhances sustainable, as well as affordable and remunerative precision farming.

We design and construct soil-less cultivation plants through customized consultation with farms, private individuals, public authorities, and schools. We aim to foster the emergence of hyperlocal production, informed resilient communities, establishing a network of virtuous interdisciplinary relations.All over Italy we experiment, inform, and train, engaging with communities online and offline to promote and spread this culture.

Welly is an innovative startup with the objective of reinventing the food delivery world in the spirit of sustainability. With our experience analysing the carbon footprint of foodstuffs, we are able to offer restaurants simple digital solutions for calculating the environmental impact of their menu and enable compensations through the most important European foundations.

Innovative startup consisting of engineers and specialist technicians who design, develop and market innovative devices. Particularly involved with drones, food transportation and industrial automation.

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.