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The Sassari-based start-up uses waste from the liquorice production process for food packaging

The start-up is developing a platform to help SMEs adopt artificial intelligence

The start-up has secured funding from Italian and international funds, including Earlybird Venture Capital, Base10 Partners and the Italian Founders Fund

The start-up specialising in quantum computing algorithms has secured funding from United Ventures, CDP VC and Inventure VC

The Conditional Subscription Agreement is designed to make it easier for private and institutional investors to trade

The new fund will remain operational until 30 June 2029 and will invest in companies based in Lombardy operating in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors

The scale-up is developing AI-based solutions for hyperspectral imaging in surgery

The start-up automates the organisation and management of corporate events and has received funding from Vento, P3 and several business angels

Investment figures for the first half of 2026, compiled by Growth Capital and the Italian Tech Alliance, indicate a lack of growth

The start-up is receiving funding in successive tranches from the Step Fund, managed by Alternative Capital, and can count on the support of Zest

The technology sectors attracting the most investment: AI, climate tech, industrial deep tech, integrated mobility, and the space economy

Specialising in financial services for SMEs, the scale-up aims to strengthen its presence in Italy and Northern Europe

The start-up develops solutions designed for those working in mechanical design and has received funding from 40Jemz Ventures and CDP VC