{"id":22280,"date":"2026-09-25T10:57:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.areasciencepark.it\/deep-tech-revolution-le-10-startup-verso-la-dimensione-europea-e-internazionale\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T16:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:36:48","slug":"deep-tech-revolution-10-startups-set-their-sights-on-european-and-international-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.areasciencepark.it\/en\/deep-tech-revolution-10-startups-set-their-sights-on-european-and-international-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Deep Tech Revolution: 10 startups set their sights on European and international markets"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the challenge of securing funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to the ambition of entering international markets. The third bootcamp of Deep Tech Revolution<\/strong><\/a>, the programme developed by Area Science Park to support the growth of startups and spin-offs based on technologies emerging from frontier research, focused on aspects that complement and support their scientific and technological development: the entrepreneurial skills needed to build and scale a deep tech company.<\/p>\n

Held from 22 to 24 September, the bootcamp marked another milestone in the support programme designed by Area Science Park for the 10 startups selected from more than 80 applications: Soundsafe Care<\/strong><\/a>, Yeastime<\/strong><\/a>, Novac<\/strong><\/a>, Magnetic Future<\/strong><\/a>, SatEnlight<\/strong><\/a>, LivGemini<\/strong><\/a>, Antares Electrolysis<\/strong><\/a>, EMC Gems<\/strong><\/a>, Rotonium<\/strong><\/a> e DNAswitch<\/strong><\/a>. The companies operate across a wide range of fields, from life sciences and materials to advanced digital technologies and green energy value chains. Their solutions range from robotics for surgical applications to supercapacitors, from digital twins for medicine to photonic processors for quantum computing.<\/p>\n

From scientific research to business growth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deep Tech Revolution supports the 10 startups over a 12-month period, providing a total support package worth \u20ac2 million<\/strong>, split equally between direct financial support and integrated services. These include preferential access to Area Science Park\u2019s advanced research facilities and laboratories<\/strong>, which startups can use to address specific research and development needs: from high-performance computing (HPC<\/a>) to genomic and epigenomic analyses<\/a>, from advanced electron microscopy<\/a> to materials characterisation, as well as collaborative activities with Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste.<\/p>\n

Alongside access to scientific infrastructure and technological services, the programme offers a comprehensive capacity-building<\/strong> and business growth support pathway. This second dimension was the focus of the third bootcamp: three days dedicated to developing the skills needed to turn a frontier technology into a company capable of scaling up and competing in international markets.<\/p>\n

The programme centred on direct engagement<\/strong> with experienced professionals who shared their extensive expertise through real-life case studies, practical methodologies and approaches already tested in the field. This format, combined with one-to-one mentoring sessions<\/strong>, gave the training a particularly practical dimension, enabling startups to explore real-world situations and decisions they may face along their growth journey.<\/p>\n

The first day focused on the European Innovation Council<\/strong> (EIC<\/strong><\/a>), one of the European Commission\u2019s main instruments for supporting disruptive, high-risk technological innovation. Renato Fa<\/strong> from APRE \u2013 Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea<\/a>, explained how to navigate the application process<\/strong>, examining its various stages in detail: from the short proposal to the full proposal, through to preparing for the technical interview and the presentation before the evaluation panel and investors in Brussels. Francesco Matteucci<\/strong>, EIC Ambassador, explored the institutional framework and the rationale behind the European Union\u2019s approach to selecting and supporting deep tech innovation<\/strong>, including proposal evaluation criteria and the most common mistakes. These insights helped participants develop a more informed and strategic understanding of the programme.<\/p>\n

One of the most engaging moments for the founders came when three startups shared first-hand accounts of how they had navigated this highly competitive process and secured the full EIC funding package, combining grants and equity investment: RareEarth<\/a>, Circular Materials<\/a> and Aindo<\/strong><\/a>. Aindo, based at Area Science Park\u2019s Padriciano campus, secured \u20ac2.1 million in EIC Accelerator funding in 2025.\u00a0The three startups shared not only their success stories but also the failure stories that often preceded their achievements. By openly discussing unsuccessful attempts and mistakes, they offered valuable insights into what can go wrong when preparing an EIC proposal and, above all, how an initial setback can become an opportunity for improvement.<\/p>\n

The day concluded with individual discussions and project idea assessments, tailored to the different stages of development of each startup.<\/p>\n

The second day shifted the focus to commercial and international contracts. Davide Galantini<\/strong> from DG Legal addressed contract management and know-how licensing<\/strong> through practical drafting examples, highlighting the most challenging clauses and the legal and business considerations involved in negotiations. The session also covered contracts for industrial collaborations, research and development (R&D) partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The programme continued with individual sessions dedicated to credit profiles, during which startup founders received guidance from Stefano Cocchieri<\/strong> of Capital Light. The subject was revisited on the final day, with a focus on key financial indicators, financial structure and the role of credit profiles at different stages of a startup\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n

The programme concluded on Thursday 24 September with a session on accessing international venture capital markets<\/strong>, led by Gianmaria Feleppa<\/strong> of UCAPITAL. The discussion focused in particular on the US<\/strong> market and emerging innovation ecosystems<\/strong>, different approaches to structuring international funding rounds, the relationship between public and private investment, and the opportunities and implications of potentially relocating a company\u2019s registered office abroad.<\/p>\n

Next Stop: San Francisco and Seattle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the bootcamp, the programme will move straight into its next phase with an international study visit<\/strong> scheduled from 26 to 30 October in San Francisco and Seattle<\/strong>. The 10 startups will have the opportunity to engage directly with one of the world\u2019s most dynamic and influential innovation ecosystems through visits to research centres and major technology companies, as well as meetings with investors and fellow startup founders. The visit will provide an opportunity to explore business models, expertise and growth tools in a global context. Above all, it will allow the startups to present their technologies and projects to potential partners and other key stakeholders.<\/p>\n

After gaining experience in laboratories, research facilities and bootcamps, Deep Tech Revolution will therefore take the 10 startups beyond national borders, marking an important step towards strengthening their ability to engage with international markets and begin building valuable connections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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