Sustainable Opportunities Fostering Innovative Ambitions

Where ideas turn into actions for a
sustainable future

Sustainable Opportunities Fostering Innovative Ambitions

Dove le idee diventano azioni per un
futuro sostenibile

A hub for collaboration
and growth

SOFIA, whose name is inspired by the ancient Greek meaning of wisdom and knowledge, is an ambitious project and a strategic tool. It aims to gather the needs and challenges of partner companies, promoting the development of innovative and sustainable solutions within an Open Innovation framework.

One of SOFIA’s main strengths lies in the extensive expertise of its Main Sponsors in the fields of Energy, Infrastructure, Innovation, and Manufacturing. This know-how, combined with a natural inclination for sharing knowledge within a well-established network, creates a unique ecosystem for innovation development.

An open innovation ecosystem

A dynamic and inclusive system where companies, startups, universities, research centers, venture capital firms, and technology partners work together to develop solutions that will have a tangible impact on the future.

An open space for clients, collaborators, startups, SMEs, investors, and technology partners

A catalyst for ideas where research and know-how turn into concrete innovation

An accelerator for project development through the introduction of sustainable and scalable solutions

A catalyst for ideas where research and know-how turn into concrete innovation

An accelerator for project development through the introduction of sustainable and scalable solutions

Innovation at the Core, for
a Sustainable Future Our Vision

SOFIA is much more than a HUB: it is a community of innovators working together to build a better tomorrow

Our Mission

We work towards a future where sustainable innovation is a driving force for regional and industry growth—an element that not only fuels progress but is also freely shared to generate collective benefits.

Our Vision

We are catalysts of innovation, creating concrete projects that address market challenges and promote a sustainable and collaborative future. We connect companies, universities, startups, and institutions to transform needs into solutions.

Our Values

Collaboration: Working together to create solutions.

Responsability: Acting with respect and awareness.

Excellence: Striving for high-level results.

Agility: Speed and adaptability to foster growth.

Programs and Initiatives

SOFIA is the bridge between vision and action, between research and application, between innovation and sustainability.

Needs Collection for Partners

An active listening channel to gather the challenges and needs of the region and our partners.

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Call 4 Startups

An opportunity for innovative startups to collaborate with SOFIA on strategic innovation and sustainability projects, with the goal of developing tailored solutions in response to identified needs.

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