Startups

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.

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

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.

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

 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.

Care-TB Srl was founded in Modena in 2023 and is an innovative startup specialized in the silver economy sector, with a focus on assistance for the elderly.

OPHERA is an Italian company founded by a group of researchers with international experience in R&D within the Life Science field.The company is specialised in R&D of products and innovative projects that have a base of botanicals and non conventional natural extracts for solutions that are destined to the biomedical, nutritional and cosmetic markets.OPHERA can create and develop high quality cosmetic products that are unique due to the precious, original and most of all effective raw materials.

Fama Labs is a health tech startup specialized in the development of hi-tech B2B products for companies, scientific enterprises, health professionals and their patients.

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.

Born from an idea by university researchers, our technology came to life in 2017 as a spin-off of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, following ten years of research and innovation.

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.

Metodo DS creates innovative socks, socks with toes, in hemp, and also reflexology models that, when worn in shoes, stimulate the reflexology points simply by walking.Metodo DS owns the patent for the machine used to produce them.

GoatAI is developing a technology for advanced monitoring of people, capable of integrating multiple video flows and provide 2D and 3D tracking using homographs and amodal prediction techniques, in compliance with privacy requirements.The system uses models based on transformers for tracing, trajectory forecasting, 3D pose estimation, and actions recognition.

NEEDO is an on-demand nursery school that can be set up anywhere for any period of time in response to the needs of families, companies, or small communities. The aim is to help reconcile home and work schedules and female employment. It is an educational service that puts together a complete package of services: an enclosed space (making use of regenerated marine containers from a circular-economy perspective), a sustainable approach, educational design, trained and qualified teachers, canteen, and all services.

The business idea underlying PerFormS is the innovative formulation of health products through the application of advanced technologies for the delivery of bioactive molecules, both natural and synthetic, in order to improve bioavailability, helping to overcome the biological barriers associated with the various forms of administration.

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

Pomodoro develops innovative web and mobile solutions aimed primarily at the Pharmaceutical and Green-Economy sectors.For the Green sector it has developed a new social network - WeCity - to spread the culture of sustainable mobility. The positive message is disseminated and promoted through the playing of a game in which users are rewarded depending on how often they use environmentally sustainable means of transport.It is also developing a new bike-sharing project whereby users manage the sharing of bicycles from within a dedicated community.