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The Global Startup Program - 5th Edition is an exciting opportunity for ITA-selected startups to accelerate their growth and expand into the US market. This immersive program, based in New York City, aims to bridge the gap between local and US investment ecosystems, helping startups refine their business models and find their Product Market Fit and Investor Fit.
Over the course of a comprehensive 6-week experience—beginning with 2 weeks of remote training followed by 4 weeks of in-person acceleration—participants will engage in expert-led workshops, mentorship, and coaching on crucial topics such as legal and fiscal strategies, marketing, finance, and women empowerment. Startups will also have access to personalized one-on-one sessions to enhance their technical and entrepreneurial skills.
The in-person portion in New York City includes visits to local innovation ecosystems, such as business incubators and leading companies, alongside networking events with key industry stakeholders. The program culminates in high-impact pitch events, where startups will present to a curated audience of investors and industry leaders.
Startups will also benefit from exclusive meetings with local venture capitalists, corporate investors, and other key players in the investment landscape, preparing them for successful market entry and scaling in the US. Follow-up support after the program includes continued access to mentors, co-working facilities, and the alumni network, ensuring ongoing growth and success.
With a focus on innovation, scalability, and international marketing strategies, this program offers a unique platform for startups to unlock their full potential and thrive in the competitive US market.
Country of Origin: Italia
Founder(s): Fausto Panizzolo
Website: https://www.moveowalks.com/
One Liner: “Soft and Self-Powered Exoskeletons for Independent Living”
Long Description: We are an innovative Italian startup that has developed ExoBand - the world's first self-powered, lightweight soft exoskeleton, or exosuit. The core technology is an elastomer material that 'stores energy generated by hip extensor muscles during walking. It uses this stored energy to assist walking motion, resulting in a reduced metabolic burden. The patent-pending ExoBand product is designed to support walking by those who can walk to a limited extent, but who need additional support. For example, people whose walking ability has been affected by degenerative disease, age, or injury. ExoBand improves their quality of life by enabling users to walk further, faster, and more comfortably. It has been recently named one of the best exoskeletons of the decade by the Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation.
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Country of Origin: Italy
Founder(s): Riccardo Pistorello
Website: https://www.matix.cloud/
One Liner: “IoT solution for industrial asset management”
Long Description: We sell an Industrial IoT solution to improve management of manufacturing assets such as molds and dies. Our wireless and connected sensors can monitor efficiency and breakdown risk of tools and our easy-to-use asset management platform allows to manage asset lifecycle, maintenance and performance optimization. Our clients are global OEMs from any industry that want to switch from archaic asset management practices to a data-driven approach.
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Country of Origin: Italy
Founder(s): Matteo Beccatelli, Tommaso Beccatelli
Website: https://www.plantvoice.it/
One Liner: “PLANTVOICE preserves the health of crops and optimizes irrigation”
Long Description: Plantvoice is a biosensor, the size of a toothpick, which, by insertion inside the stem of the plant, allows real-time analysis of the sap. Plantvoice is biocompatible and identifies in real time variations in sap salinity, which are correlated with plant stress situations. Each type of stress is identifiable: water stress, biotic stress (bacteria or fungi), and abiotic stress (chemicals or salts in the soil). Plantvoice detects direct data regarding the phytology of the plant and this allows for the timely detection (after just a few hours) of anomalies in the state of health of the plant. The latency of standard sensors available on the market is minimized.
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Country of Origin: ItalyFounder(s): Luca Villa, Filippo Arensi
Website: https://expoalertitalia.com/
One Liner: “ExpoAlert is an Italian innovative startup in the field of Security & Loss”
Long Description: ExpoAlert is a startup company that was founded in 2022 in Milan, Italy. It has a legal and operational headquarters in Milan and is focused on innovation in the field of Security & Loss Prevention. Within this field, ExpoAlert specializes in the area of security for luxury goods. The company has developed and patented an IoT system that allows companies and collectors of luxury items to monitor high-value goods, such as designer handbags, jewelry, watches and other expensive items. It is the first portable security system of its kind, guaranteeing real-time security for luxury goods anywhere in the world. The system uses sensors and other technology to track the location and movements of these goods, providing real-time updates about their status. This helps to reduce the risk of theft and loss. ExpoAlert is an exciting startup that is looking to make a significant contribution to the field of Security & Loss Prevention.
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Country of Origin: Italy
Founder(s): Serena Mignucci, Federico Roviglioni.
Website: https://www.bufaga.com/
One Liner: “Removing pollution by driving vehicles and in a measurable way.”
Long Description: We developed a smart device that can be mounted on any means of transportation to offset 100% of your PM travel emission with real-time data about pollutants removed and air quality. We offer corporates a complete service to offset their travel emissions and demonstrate their impact, which includes: hardware, software and reports. Our technology extends beyond mobile applications; it can also be deployed stationary in highly polluted areas such as subways, parking lots, airports, and bus stops to ensure customer care. Plus, with our innovative business model centered around advertising and sponsorship, you can discover how to profitably combat pollution! Let's leave a pollution-free planet to future generations, together.