Social Innovation

Trailslight (BO)

The patented technology application called TRAILS transforms every street light into an IoT device that is intelligent and interconnected, thanks to the gathering of sound information combined with the use of artificial intelligence.

The TRAILS dispersed application helps reduce wastage of light and energy in street lighting by over 40%, supplying only the necessary quantity of light where and when needed.

Alma Virtual Lab (BO)

 

Alma Virtual Lab was founded to bring the benefits of the new immersive technologies into sectors where development of knowledge and skills is central (education, instruction, professional training), and where artistic and technical culture (museums, theatres, events) can be divulgated in an innovative way.

Eso Recycling (RN)

ESO RECYCLING is rooted in a business idea of Nicolas Meletiou, who, during his extensive experience in the sector, has always believed that refuse could be exploited to become a resource.

Long before anyone was talking about the circular economy, Nicolas Meletiou was dreaming up and designing recycling and reassessment of office and sports waste.

Develop-Players (FC)

Develop-Players is an innovative startup with a social commitment and a spinoff enterprise with the participation of the University of Bologna. They develop serious games designed for enhanced learning by students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs).

SLDs are neurobiological in origin that generally emerge at school and have an enduring impact over the lives of individuals.

Weeshop Srl (BO)

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.

Treelivery (BO)

Treelivery is an online platform for optimizing the process of purchasing ornamental trees and nature in general.

The service optimizes the match between buyer's needs and tree, effective delivery, and subsequent support during cultivation.

In order to increase the probability of success when purchasing and cultivating trees, we apply scientific knowledge to select illumination levels, irrigation methods, humidity, and location.

Alma Virtual Lab (BO)

Alma Virtual Lab (AVL) was born out an idea of Swans Tech S.r.l., a multiplatform operator involved in training for education, museums, and companies, based on the unique possibilities of the XR Manager project, applying the new enabling technologies of virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality.

The platform was developed thanks to specific IT know-how and skills, with the help of Vection Technologies.

Includia Srl (MO)

Includia is an innovative startup born out of the experience of its founders in the sphere of immersive technologies with the objective of helping people to improve their quality of life and ensure the integration of all individuals into society regardless of any limiting factors.

Social inclusion, integration, equal opportunities, social responsibility and commitment are the values we uphold, striving for innovation and working for technological and social transformation.

Outflix S.r.l. (BO)

Outflix is the first crowdfashion platform that combines style and sustainability, matching two completely different target populations: those who have too much, share with those who have too little.

This creates a virtuous community, perfect for renting clothes and creating new combinations.

We have developed an algorithm based on a few body measurements that helps define limited groups of women who share the same body shape.