Shared innovation, sustainable growth
START4.0 is the National Competence Center that promotes the safe and sustainable digital transition of Italian companies. At the heart of our work is a solid and growing network of companies, research institutions, universities and institutions that work in synergy to develop solutions with a high technological impact.
Our associates are not just partners, but key players in a collaborative ecosystem that spans the entire national territory, helping to make innovation accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Thanks to calls for tenders, technological services and personalized paths, START4.0 supports companies in experimenting with new technologies, adopting digital solutions and developing key skills. The opportunities offered range from test before invest to cybersecurity consultancy, through advanced training and technology transfer.
We support industrial research and development projects in the most strategic sectors for the country: manufacturing 4.0, logistics and transport, critical infrastructure, energy, ports, sustainable construction and workplace safety. Every project we support contributes not only to the competitiveness of companies, but also to the resilience and innovation of the entire production system. START4.0 participates, as a partner, in national projects and European initiatives funded by the European Commission (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+) and by MIMIT.
Main Clients
Associates
Team
Paola Girdinio
Chair
Roberta De Donatis
Executive Manager
Georgia Cesarone
Head of Training, Innovation, and Quality
Uberto Cremonini
CFO