May 27–28 in Turin: the NODES' Tech Sharing Days are coming

Over 60 projects showcased during two days of innovation, technology transfer, and collaboration between research, business, and regional development.

Find out more

For an aware future, for a capable country

The innovation ecosystem worth over 112 million euros for the territory from North to South.

More info

NODES con le imprese per la transizione digitale ed ecologica

Scopri i progetti finanziati in tutta Italia attraverso i bandi NODES.
 

Scopri di più

Boost Your Competence

Percorsi di alta formazione pensati da NODES per le imprese.

Scopri di più

The NODES Spring Roadshow

Six events to connect research, innovation, and business in the North-West.

Find out more

NODES' People

Scopri i professionisti dell'Ecosistema dell'Innovazione che contribuiscono ogni giorno al successo del Progetto.

Scopri NODES' People 

The NODES Ecosystem, an innovation opportunity

The digital and ecological transition travels from Northwest to South with the cascading calls of the PNRR

See the calls

Aerospace and sustainable mobility

Small Satellites, Space4You for Aerospace, NODES - Spoke 

Find out more

Green Technologies and Sustainable Industry

The future is green: discover the projects and opportunities for a more sustainable territory

find out more

Tourism and Culture Industry

Digitalization of the tourism industry and enhancement of cultural and environmental heritag

Find out more

Innovazione digitale per la montagna sostenibile

Grandi sfide per lo spazio alpino di Valle d'Aosta, Piemonte e Lombardia.

Scopri di più

Health Industry and Silver Economy

We aim to create a strong social and territorial impact in order to increase the quality of human capital. 

Find out more

Primary Agroindustry

Promoting the development of digital technologies aimed at improving the sustainability of agricultural production for industrial transformation

Find out more

Secondary agroindustry

Innovation in the food system of northwestern Italy

Find out more

News

All the news about NODES and its innovation ecosystem: projects, partners, announcements, and events.

Notizie
 - 
La ricerca che accende il Nord Ovest: successo per i NODES’ Tech Sharing Days al Politecnico di Torino
I NODES’ Tech Sharing Days, andati in scena il 27 e 28 maggio 2025 al Politecnico di Torino, hanno confermato il valore della conoscenza scientifica quando si traduce in impatto concreto, utile e condiviso. L’iniziativa ha trasformato gli spazi dell’Ateneo in una piattaforma viva di scambio tra università, centri di ricerca, imprese e stakeholder, con l’obiettivo di favorire la transizione digitale ed ecologica e rafforzare il legame tra sapere e sviluppo locale.   Una due giorni di incontri, dialoghi e confronto tra ricerca, impresa e territorio che ha visto protagonisti gli oltre 60 Proof of Concept (PoC) accademici sviluppati nell’ambito dell’Ecosistema dell’Innovazione NODES – Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile capaci di suscitare molto interesse tra il pubblico.

News
 - 
Spoke 7 at Tech Sharing Days
Results of the academic POCs of Spoke 7 presented Researchers from Spoke 7 presented the preliminary results of the Proof of Concepts funded by NODES at the Tech Sharing Days organized at the Polytechnic of Turin on May 27 and 28, two days entirely dedicated to sustainable innovation and technology transfer, where academic research had the opportunity to meet the business world and generate new opportunities for the North West.    The projects, carried out by researchers from the universities of Spoke and ecosystem partners, range across various topics related to innovation and sustainability in the agrifood sector, from attention to the Mediterranean diet to the development of new products based on insect flours and flours derived from mushrooms.   Common goal: transform applied research into concrete solutions ready for the market. The Spoke 7 teams had a large exhibition area set up in the courtyard of the Polytechnic, where they could show prototypes, materials, results and engage directly with investors, stakeholders and companies.

News
 - 
The Startup Academy closed a new cycle and it's bringing new ideas closer to the market.
Once again, the Startup Academy by I3P is helping shape the next generation of young entrepreneurs. The course successfully supported aspiring startup founders in the early stages of their journey, helping them turn innovative ideas into concrete projects, build teams with complementary skills, and launch the customer discovery process. Throughout the program, participants explored tools to validate their business ideas and analyze potential target markets.   The training experience was enriched by direct exchanges with scale-up founders and venture capitalists, who shared real-world insights into what it takes to build a successful entrepreneurial story. Expert mentors and active startups—particularly in the aerospace and sustainable mobility sectors, supported by Spoke 1 of the NODES Ecosystem—helped create a dynamic, stimulating environment full of opportunities.

News
 - 
Final Event for APNR: Agronomic Innovation and Market Strategies for Pinot Noir
On 30 May, the final event of the APNR – Academy del Pinot Nero Research project was held at the Prime Alture agricultural company (lead partner), in collaboration with Geosmartcampus Srl. APNR is an industrial Proof of Concept funded under the Cascade Calls – Line A of the NODES – Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile programme, aimed at developing innovative technologies and strategies to enhance the Pinot Noir supply chain in the Oltrepò Pavese region of northern Italy.   The project focused on two complementary areas: experimental fieldwork in the vineyard, with the installation of pilot systems, and market research to analyse consumer preferences and refine product positioning strategies. Among the innovations tested in the vineyard, special attention was given to the use of inter-row mulching, an agronomic technique involving the autumn-winter sowing of temporary cover crops. These are later shredded and channelled beneath the vines using a dual-row mulching machine, creating a uniform organic layer. This practice significantly suppressed weed regrowth throughout the season without the need for further intervention, while repurposing plant residues from within the vineyard ecosystem itself—an example of circular sustainability.   A second pilot involved the use of shade nets, designed to reduce incident solar radiation by 20% to 70%. The results were highly promising: the nets helped prevent sunburn on grape clusters and improved overall agronomic performance. Analytical data recorded slightly higher yields (127 kg per row with nets vs. 124 kg without; 2.12 kg per vine with nets vs. 1.87 kg without), better fruit distribution, and healthier vines with minimal fungal disease. Labour was also optimised, as no de-shooting was required and harvesting was easier thanks to the clear and compact cluster arrangement.   On the industrial research side, the APNR team conducted a two-phase market study. The qualitative phase explored emotional responses, perceptions, and narratives surrounding Pinot Noir, gathering insights from sommeliers, chefs, and wine enthusiasts to guide marketing strategies and uncover new consumption occasions. The subsequent quantitative phase validated these insights across a representative sample of wine consumers, identifying high-potential target groups and effective communication strategies to attract and retain new audiences.   APNR has served as a practical example of how combining field-based innovation with market intelligence can produce tangible benefits for wine producers, enabling a shift toward more sustainable, competitive, and consumer-conscious viticulture.

Boost your competence

2. Green technologies and sustainable industries
International School on Water Reuse (ISWR) - 4th edition
Course holder
UNiTO - Dept. of Chemistry, , Prof. Alessandra Bianco Prevot
Upskilling
Registration open
Date
Period
-  
Target
Target
Companies
Public institutions
Reseachers
Deadline
Registration deadline
Typo
Course category
Training programs
3. Culture and tourism industry
Personal Skills for Tourism Innovation
Course holder
Università Valle d'Aosta - Dip. SHS - Prof.ssa Anna Maria Pioletti
Upskilling
Registration closed
Date
Period
-  
Target
Target
Open to everyone
Deadline
Registration deadline
Typo
Course category
Training programs

Events

Discover all the events of NODES, the Spokes, and its ecosystem, and participate from north to south.

Meeting
 - 
EVENT POSTPONED - ROUND GRIP Spoke 2 - 8th stop at the University of Eastern Piedmont to discover innovative solutions for waste-to-energy!
We look forward to seeing you at the next round of Round GRIP meetings, at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Largo Donegani 2, 28100 Novara. The new date will be announced shortly A Focus on Upcycling and New Solutions for Waste Utilisation During the event, the research activities of Research Module 2 (RM2) of the GRIP project will be explored. This is an unmissable opportunity to explore concrete sustainability strategies and exchange views with experts in the field.   A rich and interactive programme The final programme is being finalised. Provisional programme: Accreditation Institutional greetings The NODES Ecosystem and the Spoke 2 The RM2: introduction The RM2: the context and critical issues The companies Working tables Follow-up of the working tables Closing and networking aperitif   Let's build a sustainable future together The event is a moment of exchange and networking for companies, researchers and professionals interested in green technologies. We will conclude with a networking aperitif, to encourage informal discussions and the emergence of new collaborations.   Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference. We are waiting for you!

Conferences
 - 
From Research to Business: Sustainable Strategies for Public Health
A seminar on sustainability in Pavia: an integrated approach for the future of the planet On June 20, 2025, at Simbiosi – Innovation Center Giulio Natta in Giussago (PV), an unmissable event will be held for those interested in the sustainable future of our society.   The seminar, open both in presence (with mandatory registration by June 9 at this link) and online without the need for registration, it will offer an in-depth overview of sustainability through an integrated approach that embraces the entire supply chain, from industry to health.   During the day we will talk about: sustainable technologies for efficient use of environmental resources; circular economy strategies and waste valorization; extraction of bioactive molecules with nutraceutical and therapeutic potential, also in the fight against malnutrition. The program also includes a guided tour of Simbiosi, a unique opportunity to discover green technologies already in operation, immersed in a natural environment consistent with the values ​​of innovation and environmental responsibility. Simbiosi was born from agro-environmental research projects and today presents itself as a point of reference in the application of sustainable solutions for industry, public services and the real estate sector.   With the concept of "Environment Producers", it promotes the conscious use of natural resources, the reduction of emissions, the valorization of waste and the protection of biodiversity. An event not to be missed for those who want to be a protagonist of the ecological transition.   Register by June 9th to participate in person! Or follow the event online, without the need to register.

Incontri
 - 
NODES per la montagna digitale e sostenibile
A meno di sei mesi dalla conclusione, vengono presentati i risultati del progetto NODES (Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile), l’ecosistema di innovazione del Nord-Ovest. L'incontro si terrà ad Aosta, al Nuovo Polo Universitario, il 10 giugno 2025.   La locandina con il programma completo è visionabile tra gli allegati.   Per iscriversi compilare il form a questo link

Workshop
 - 
Clone of Spring Roadshow: Enterprise and Innovation - The spring of Health and Silver Economy
An opportunity to discover the Industrial PoCs of Spoke 5.   Innovation in the health sector and silver economy is the heart of the Spring Roadshow of Spoke 5, a significant event that will take place on 14th April, 2025, in Vercelli, at the Rector's Palace. This initiative represents an opportunity to explore the concrete results of projects funded through the cascade fundings calls of the NODES project, which promotes innovative solutions to improve the quality of life and support the development of new technologies in the healthcare field.   The event aims to highlight best practices and industrial applications of Proof of Concept (PoC) made by selected companies, offering an opportunity for networking and discussion between companies, researchers and sector stakeholders.    Event schedule: The day will begin with a moment of welcome and networking, followed by institutional greetings and the presentation of the first results of the flagship INNDIANA and TINCARE.   Then, the context of cascading call will be introduced, highlighting the opportunities available to enterprises.  The heart of the event will be dedicated to the pitches of funded companies, with in 4 minutes will present the results achieved so far in the health and silver economy. The meeting will conclude with a discussion session among the participants, encouraging the exchange of ideas and new collaborations.    Details of the event: Date: April 14th, 2025  Ora: 9.30 am - 12.00 pm Place: Rector's Palace, Conference Room (Via del Duomo, 6, Vercelli)