Agri-food

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.

SHE TOWER is an innovative startup in the agritech sphere and in particular for aeroponic soil-less cultivation.We intend to be pioneers in this new form of agriculture, an ecosystem that unites technology, sustainability, and integrated production.Our challenge is to spread a soil-less cultivation philosophy that is:

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.

Aflabox srl is an innovative start-up that is revolutionizing food safety with a portable UV imaging device called Aflabox. This instrument provides rapid and precise detection of aflatoxins in maize, helping farmers and food processing companies to guarantee the quality of their products.Product features

Evolvee is an automatic system (software + hardware) capable of recognizing and discriminating fruit stalks and then administering wax, making use of vision, automation, and AI systems.  

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

Baggie is a very young start-up founded in September 2021 with a simple mission: seek out excellent high-quality products and combine them together without wastage, to enhance appreciation of the extraordinary culinary heritage of our area, Romagna! We carefully select all our products, assess their provenance, processing, and obviously their quality! 

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 main pillar of OFFICINA TECNOLOGICA is the creation of sophisticated solutions that exploit the potential of machine learning and natural language processing (NLP), offering our customers an unprecedented level of support. The company's central mission is to provide customized, highly efficient answers, going beyond the limitations of traditional help desks and call centers.

ALGAE spa was founded in 2018 as an innovative start-up operating in the micro-algae and cyanobacteria (especially Spirulina) market. The company's operating base is on the Soliera plain, where a team of researchers have developed their own "tank-based photo bio-reactor (PBR)" technology, with micro-algae ecosystems recreated in each individual unit.

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.

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.

TAUANITO | A family of patented IOT sensors for large scale industrial applications.Tauanito InAir for monitoring air quality.Tauanito LOGI for transport monitoring.Tauanito Food 100 for food processing and preservation.

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. 

Alleviamo is a startup founded in 2018 on the strength of Sergio Lusetti’s enthusiasm for innovation in pig farming since 1947. 

Our aim is to reduce inefficiency in wine marketing through promotion of a zero back-office platform for operators in the sector.Our business model is B2B and we provide a technological platform designed for local areas, agents, and wine cellars.We are steering towards a faster, better connected, scalable B2B, shifting the focus towards functional and technological development.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are developing a B2B platform to directly connect small and medium-sized wine makers with their buyers through an automated supply chain, thus avoiding intermediaries, commercial barriers, and overcoming the limited digitalization of the wine industry.UNFIA provides producers with quick and easy access to world markets, while offering savings and a wider choice for buyers.