The Calabria Region, through the Department of Economic Development and Cultural Attractors, led by the Councilor Rosario Vari, participates again this year in SMAU in Milan, the reference event in Italy dedicated to innovation for businesses, startups and public bodies, taking place yesterday and today at FieraMilanoCity, MiCo.
Open Innovation is the watchword of the 2024 edition. Those who participate, in fact, have the opportunity to enter into relationships with the protagonists of the innovation ecosystem through guided paths, speed pitching, new experiences, with increasingly direct involvement between supply and demand for innovation.
The Calabria Region participates with a collective of 10 selected Calabrian startups and SMEs which are: TOD System, Intendo, 2SMArtEST, Blue Innovation, Growthers, Alteredu, Katakem, HFactor Security, SLY, CLOR Industry. Each will be involved in a 90-second speed pitching at the opening of a Live Show to illustrate their innovative project.
Furthermore, Cantieri Aschenez and Sorical, candidates for the SMAU Innovation Award, will be involved in a Live Show to present their project, at the end of which they will receive the SMAU Innovation Award.
“The regional government – declared councilor Varì – significantly supports both the research, innovation and competitiveness processes of businesses, as well as the digitalisation processes of public administration, citizens and businesses, having allocated huge resources for this purpose. My presence at SMAU is an expression of the desire of President Occhiuto’s council to support young Calabrian talents, their ideas, in a growth process aimed at improving both the productive fabric, in order to generate employment and wealth, and the public administration and the quality of life of citizens. Thanks to the presence of three universities, research centers and innovation hubs in the area, Calabria has a dynamic innovation ecosystem, which must be exploited to the fullest because it will be decisive for the future of our area”.