WHAT WE OFFER

PUTTING IDEAS INTO ACTION

networking

Techinnova collaborates with organizations with founder-first mentality. The goal is to create a strong collaboration between the stakeholders we interact with and the startups in our portfolio.

laboratories

MaSLab

ESALab

PonicLab

ReP3D

VRTLab

YlikaLab

IchnosLab

UCDLab

direct investments

Through the Innogrow acceleration program, founded in 2015, Techinnova has active investments in innovative startups and SMEs.

STARTUP INCUBATOR

Techinnova offers a tailored consulting and mentoring services for all entrepreneurial initiatives with high innovative content.

Sudsidized Finance

Techinnova assists stakeholders in their business ventures by providing support and assistance in funding applications.

IP management & TOT

Techinnova’s licensing & ventures team assists researchers in managing patents, licensing and commercialisation of products.

coworking

With 69 coworking stations in different local units, private facilities of various sizes, meeting rooms and common areas for meals and relaxation, Techinnova is not only a shared working environment, but a real hub where you can share experience and professionalism, and develop your ideas together.

tem

Techinnova is one of the TEM companies able to study, design and manage business development processes and programmes in foreign markets. It provides the tools, knowledge and skills to support SMEs and business networks to obtain the “Voucher for internationalisation” promoted by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development.

COMUNICATION

Techinnova has substantial expertise and experience in the communication and dissemination of results achieved through its R&D projects: the aim is to maximise the target audiences of different categories of end-users (industrial and/or institutional stakeholders).

events

Techinnova carries out management, relational and mediation activities for the organisation and realisation of events: every event is an opportunity that we conceive and manage in terms of communication.

FAQ

Which Techinnova service is best suited to my company?

It depends on the stage of the project. If you have a business idea or want to launch a startup, you can start with the Business Idea Form and the Startup incubator page. If you are looking for grants or public funding, visit Subsidized finance. If you need to protect patents, software, know-how or trademarks, consult IP Management & TOT. For technology activities, prototyping and R&D, the reference page is Laboratories.

How can I start a pre-incubation path with Techinnova?

To start a pre-incubation path, the first step is to download and complete the Business Idea Form. The document is used to collect the main information on the business objective, idea, growth path, team, market, Research & Development activities, patents, software and existing contacts within the innovation ecosystem. Once completed and signed, the form can be submitted through the Contacts page, together with any available business plan, pitch deck or presentation.

What does the startup incubation service include?

The startup incubation service includes consulting, mentoring, support in drafting business plans and business development plans, assistance in finding funding, support in defining the business model, valorization of the idea and identification of financial, technological, industrial and commercial partners. For more information, visit Startup incubator.

Can Techinnova help me prepare business plans and development plans?

Yes. Techinnova assists companies, startups and future entrepreneurs in drafting business plans, business development plans, market analyses, competitor analyses, cost analyses, investment plans and economic-financial plans. This support can be useful for planning growth, accessing bank financing or presenting the project to investors and venture capital funds. To learn more, visit Startup incubator.

Can Techinnova help me find grants or funding opportunities?

Yes. Techinnova assists incubated companies and organizations within its network in finding financing for business development. The service includes needs analysis, state-of-the-art definition, funding research and selection of the most suitable subsidized finance instruments. For more information, you can visit Subsidized finance or write to bandi@techinnova.eu.

Which laboratories and technological expertise are available?

Techinnova has laboratories dedicated to mathematical-statistical models, software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, electronics, sensors, IoT, precision agriculture, 3D printing, augmented reality, virtual reality, new materials, blockchain and user-system interaction. A complete overview is available on the Laboratories page.

What does the Networking service consist of?

The networking service fosters cooperation among startups, companies, technology partners, universities, research institutions and innovation stakeholders. The goal is to create useful connections to share technologies, valorize IP assets, participate in events, strengthen brand visibility and increase opportunities for agreements and collaborations. To learn more, visit Networking.

Does Techinnova provide support for patents, trademarks, software and know-how?

Yes. The IP Management & TOT area supports companies in managing and valorizing intellectual property and intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, designs and models, know-how, software, unpatented inventions, process formulas and methodologies. Techinnova can support the company in mapping assets, defining protection strategies and economically valorizing intangible assets.

Does Techinnova offer coworking spaces?

Yes. Techinnova provides coworking stations, private spaces, meeting rooms and common areas in several local units. These spaces are designed not only as shared work environments, but also as hubs where experience, expertise and professional skills can be shared. For details on locations and services, visit Coworking.

What does Techinnova do as a Temporary Export Manager?

As a TEM, Techinnova supports companies in internationalization processes, helping them orient the project, define measurable objectives, carry out market analyses, identify industrial and commercial partners, acquire new customers and manage organizational, legal, contractual and tax aspects. For more information, visit TEM.

Can Techinnova handle the communication of an R&D project?

Yes. Techinnova develops communication and dissemination strategies for Research & Development projects, with the aim of increasing the visibility of results, promoting their transfer and maximizing their impact among stakeholders, institutions, communities and potential users. Support may include websites, social media, newsletters and scientific dissemination. To learn more, visit Communication or write to comunicazione@techinnova.eu.

Does Techinnova organize or take part in innovation events?

Yes. Techinnova considers events as opportunities for discussion, networking, promotion and connection with national and international innovation ecosystems. To discover initiatives, appointments and participation activities, consult the Events section.

Who should I write to for information about the services?

For general service enquiries, you can write to segreteria@techinnova.eu or comunicazione@techinnova.eu. For requests relating to calls, grants and subsidized finance, you can write to bandi@techinnova.eu. For administrative matters, you can write to amministrazione@techinnova.eu. The reference numbers are +39 02 911 57714 for communication and general enquiries and +39 02 367 06284 for administration and funding calls.

Where are Techinnova’s offices located?

Techinnova’s registered office is located at Via Giovanni Durando, 38 – 20158 Milan. For directions, references and up-to-date information, consult the Contacts page.