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.

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For an aware future, for a capable country

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

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NODES con le imprese per la transizione digitale ed ecologica

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

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Percorsi di alta formazione pensati da NODES per le imprese.

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The NODES Spring Roadshow

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

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NODES' People

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

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The NODES Ecosystem, an innovation opportunity

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

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Aerospace and sustainable mobility

Small Satellites, Space4You for Aerospace, NODES - Spoke 

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Green Technologies and Sustainable Industry

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

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Tourism and Culture Industry

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

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Innovazione digitale per la montagna sostenibile

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

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Health Industry and Silver Economy

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

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Primary Agroindustry

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

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Secondary agroindustry

Innovation in the food system of northwestern Italy

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News

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

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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.

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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.

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Final Event of the SPIDAP Project: Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Technology for Precision Citrus Farming in Sicily
On May 22, the final event of the SPIDAP project – Development of a Digital Platform Based on Artificial Intelligence for Precision Agriculture – was held at the GAL Terre di Aci headquarters in Acireale (CT). The project was funded through the cascade calls.  SPIDAP is the result of a collaborative effort between Sicilian SMEs Agrigeos and Lualtek, and the CNR-IMEM Institute in Parma. It integrates artificial intelligence, advanced sensor technology, and agronomic analysis to optimize water usage and improve the sustainability of citrus production—an innovative step forward for smart agriculture tailored to local needs. The event was moderated by Mariarita Zappalà (Agrigeos), and opened with institutional remarks by Anna Privitera (Director, GAL Terre di Aci), who emphasized the GAL’s role in promoting agricultural innovation in a region with a strong citrus-growing tradition. Chiara Ferroni, Director of the NODES ecosystem, highlighted the achievements of the program, which has supported over 300 companies, including many in Southern Italy. Salvo Nicolosi (General Manager, Agrigeos) underlined the importance of partnerships between SMEs and research centers in developing knowledge and technologies to advance the agricultural sector. The technical session featured presentations by Marco Acciai (Agrigeos), who showcased field and controlled-environment results using the Plantarray phenotyping system and the Bioristor sensor developed by CNR-IMEM. Michela Janni (CNR-IMEM) explained how the Bioristor enables real-time monitoring of plant physiology, essentially allowing researchers to “listen” to the plants. Luca Occhipinti (CEO, Lualtek) closed the session by demonstrating how Bioristor data and electrical conductivity readings can be integrated into predictive models to optimize irrigation. The event concluded with a shared commitment to continue data collection and refine the predictive model, confirming the value of a collaboration that has already yielded promising results for the digital transformation of the citrus sector.

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Lo Spoke 2 protagonista ai Tech Sharing Days con 14 PoC accademici: innovazione, sostenibilità e ricerca applicata
Il 27 e 28 maggio 2025 lo Spoke 2 – Green Technologies e Industria Sostenibile ha partecipato ai NODES’ Tech Sharing Days presso il Politecnico di Torino con 14 PoC accademici, portando al centro dell’evento le competenze, le idee e i risultati sviluppati nei laboratori dell’Università e dei partner coinvolti. I PoC dello Spoke 2 – FSM2C, GREEN.VAL., ISS, MATERIALIZED, SPONDE, WAKEUP, T2T, Biocare, BioReMediA, DST-SRM, PFS, REDiRECt-Gd, REFINEMENT, ROSEWATER – hanno avuto l’opportunità di raccontarsi attraverso diverse modalità: poster, materiale divulgativo, banchetti all’aperto e in particolare con una serie di pitch da tre minuti in cui i team hanno illustrato in modo diretto e dinamico i propri progetti a un pubblico composto da stakeholder, aziende, investitori e operatori dell’innovazione.   A rappresentare l’Università degli Studi di Torino, capofila dello Spoke 2, è intervenuta Cristina Prandi, Responsabile Scientifica dello Spoke, durante la tavola rotonda dal titolo “Innovazione e trasferimento tecnologico: NODES e la Ricerca accademica come motore d’impresa” con Giuliana Mattiazzo (Politecnico di Torino), Andrea Vezzulli (Università degli Studi dell'Insubria), Marco Alderighi (Università della Valle d'Aosta), Marco Invernizzi (Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale), Hermes Giberti (Università degli Studi di Pavia) e Andrea Pieroni (Università di Scienze Gastronomiche). Nella prima parte dell’incontro – “Il punto di vista degli atenei: cooperazione, ricerca applicata, impatto territoriale” – hanno illustrato il ruolo strategico della ricerca universitaria nel generare soluzioni ad alto impatto per il tessuto produttivo del Nord Ovest. La partecipazione dello Spoke 2 ai NODES’ Tech Sharing Days ha dimostrato come la collaborazione tra accademia e impresa, se ben strutturata, possa concretamente accelerare il trasferimento tecnologico e lo sviluppo di innovazioni sostenibili.   🔎 Per scoprire di più sui PoC dello Spoke 2, visita la pagina dedicata Scopri di più

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2. Green technologies and sustainable industries
International School on Water Reuse (ISWR) - 4th edition
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UNiTO - Dept. of Chemistry, , Prof. Alessandra Bianco Prevot
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Events

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

Conferences
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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.

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NODES Roadshow - 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

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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)

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Spoke 1 and its firms at We Make Future 2025
NODES Spoke 1, along with Piemonte Innova and companies funded by cascading calls, is participating in We Make Future (WMF) 2025. This international festival is dedicated to digital and social innovation and is hosted annually in Italy. WMF brings together technology, business, culture, and education to promote a more sustainable future. The event offers opportunities for startups, companies, students, professionals and institutions: startups can present their projects and meet investors, mature companies will find opportunities for networking and technological upgrading, new possibilities start collaborations and support innovation projects to start collaborations and innovative projects.