Italy, with its deep-rooted cultural heritage and strategic position in Southern Europe, has long been recognised for its contributions to art, design, and manufacturing. Beyond its reputation for historic landmarks and culinary excellence, Italy has been quietly building its profile as a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. The country’s bl...

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In 2024, the geography of innovative startups in Italy reveals a distinct regional divide. Northern Italy is home to a higher concentration of startups led by young people under 35, making up 17.2% of the region's total. The Piedmont region stands out with 23.2%, surpassing both the national average of 16.9% and the Southern regions at 16.4%.  ...

Over 300 stakeholders from the innovation world, including major corporations and venture capitalists, attended the opening of the Italian Pavilion at CES in Las Vegas on January 7. CES, the largest tech fair in the United States and the world, is featuring 46 innovative Italian startups this year. The event, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (...

In 2024, Italy’s startup ecosystem is thriving, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Several groundbreaking startups are making their mark, showcasing innovative solutions across various industries. The rise of these AI-driven startups signals a promising future for Italy, as it strengthens its position as a hub for innovation...

Milan, celebrated for its fashion, finance, and cultural vibrancy, is a city where tradition meets innovation. Known for its stunning architecture, world-class cuisine, and global influence, Milan continues to captivate with its ability to evolve while honouring its historical roots. As a dynamic hub of creativity and commerce, the city attracts ta...

After a year of work, the project has taken shape. Wednesday evening, at the Consulate General of Italy in New York, I³/NYC – the Italian Innovators Initiative, a nonprofit organization that aims to connect Italian start-ups that want to enter the New York market and venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies willing to support t...

The Consulate General of Italy in Boston celebrated the culmination of the 8-day Festival of Italian Creativity at a Gala dinner on November 22 at the SoWa Power Station. The event, organized with the support of the October Italian American Heritage Month Committee of Massachusetts, commended the vibrant legacy of Boston’s Italian American communit...

Six weeks after launching The Liquid Factory (though it feels like ages ago!), we closed applications for our 2024 batch last night, October 31st. I remember telling friends and family, “If we get only 10 applicants, we're done for. If we get 30, that’s decent. With 50, we’re doing great. And if we get 100, I’ll be jumping all over the place!” We m...

A village topped by terracotta roofs would rise like a dream above rows of Tuscan-like vineyards. Except the “Italian hill town” would materialize in Cloverdale, in Sonoma County. Esmeralda Land, a startup developer based in Florida, is “conducting due diligence” to buy a 266-acre site of an old lumber mill to build a future tech utopia with the lo...