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 LAST DANCE / Final Event

The final event open to all NODES Ecosystem partners, stakeholders, and friends.

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NODES Venture Booster Program

The acceleration program kicks off to support startups and entrepreneurial teams engaged in the dual digital and ecological transition.

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NODES at the 2025 Researchers’ Night

The Ecosystem in Turin, Pavia, Busto Arsizio and Aosta with researchers

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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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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.

News
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NODES Last Dance: in Turin, the grand finale of the Innovation Ecosystem.
On Friday, March 6, 2026, in Turin, the NODES Ecosystem – North-West Digital and Sustainable celebrated the conclusion of its 2022–2025 program with NODES Last Dance, an evening that brought together institutions, universities, companies, startups, researchers, and stakeholders who, over the years, contributed to building the project. The event took place at EDIT Space Torino, which for the occasion was transformed into a place for meeting and sharing, where participants could reflect on the work accomplished and recognize the value of the relationships built over the three years of activity. A relatively short yet extremely intense period, during which NODES created a complex ecosystem of research, innovation, and education, involving universities, companies, research centers, and local territories. As evidence of the value generated, it is worth highlighting some of the results achieved: more than 800 scientific publications produced through research activities, accompanied by 17 patents and industrial property titles, and the development of more than fifty demonstrators and prototypes within the flagship projects. At the same time, academic and industrial Proofs of Concept fostered the creation of new entrepreneurial initiatives and the development of technologies ready to engage with the market.

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ASTRO continua il percorso di crescita e diventa Spin-off di Politecnico di Torino
Anche in conclusione del progetto PNRR, non mancano le buone notizie per Spoke 1 Aerospazio e Mobilità sostenibile. Il Proof of Concept accademico ASTRO, partito grazie ai finanziamenti di Spoke 1, ha continuato il suo percorso di crescita: i giovani dottorandi del team, Stefano Aliberti, Riccardo Apa, Catello Leonardo Matonti, hanno trasformato l’idea in una startup, che recentemente è stata riconosciuta come Spin-off accademico del Politecnico di Torino.   ASTRO è decisamente unico, in quanto esplora l’uso di satelliti connessi tramite tether per sistemi di osservazione avanzati, offrendo la possibilità di migliorare sensibilmente risoluzione e precisione delle missioni di osservazione della Terra. Questa innovazione rappresenta un passo avanti significativo rispetto ai sistemi satellitari tradizionali e apre interessanti prospettive in ambiti quali monitoraggio climatico, gestione delle emergenze, sicurezza e difesa. Gli obiettivi di NODES e dello Spoke 1 prevedono appunto il massimo supporto all’irrobustimento e alla creazione di nuove realtà imprenditoriali innovative nei settori di riferimento, Aerospazio e Mobilità sostenibile. Il team ha saputo sfruttare le opportunità offerte da NODES e dai percorsi di supporto all’imprenditorialità e all’accelerazione dello Spoke 1, portati avanti grazie al partner I3P. Il team ha affinato il modello di business, la strategia e il go‑to‑market, consolidando le competenze necessarie per crescere come realtà imprenditoriale innovativa e prepararsi a portare l'idea sul mercato.  

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Innovation and funding opportunities for businesses and ecosystem stakeholders
NODES Spoke 2 highlights calls and tools supporting the green transition and circular economy NODES Spoke 2 - Green Technologies & Sustainable Industries monitors and highlights funding opportunities, public notices, and support tools aimed at businesses, Third Sector entities, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders interested in developing projects with high environmental, urban, and industrial impact. This section was created to serve as a point of reference for those operating in the sectors of ecological transition, circular economy, industrial symbiosis, and sustainable design, in line with the research and innovation trajectories promoted by Spoke 2. Below are the currently open opportunities

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE THREE-YEAR PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION AND TRANSPARENCY
With a view to updating the Three-Year Plan for the Prevention of Corruption and Transparency (PTPCT) for the 2026–2028 period, to be approved by 31 January 2026, HUB NODES S.c.a.r.l. (NODES) is launching a public consultation to gather comments and proposals on the current Plan, available on the website at the following page:   https://ecs-nodes.eu/trasparenza/altri-contenuti/prevenzione-corruzione    All stakeholders are therefore invited to submit — by 15 January 2026 — their proposals for amendments and/or additions, which will be taken into account in the process of drafting and internal adoption. To submit the above proposals, please write to the RPCT at info@ecs-nodes.eu, using the following subject line:  "CONSULTAZIONE PUBBLICA – AGGIORNAMENTO PTPCT 2026 – 2028”.

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Events

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

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Conferenza stampa finale NODES: il 23 marzo al Castello del Valentino la presentazione dei risultati dell'Ecosistema
Monday, 23 March 2026, at 11:00 AM, the Castello del Valentino in Turin, home to the Politecnico di Torino, will host the final press conference of NODES - Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile (North-West Digital and Sustainable), the Innovation Ecosystem funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research under the PNRR – Next Generation EU programme.   The event marks the conclusion of the programme’s three-year journey and will provide an opportunity to publicly present its main achievements, the impact generated across territories, and the future outlook for the continuation of the activities initiated.   During the conference, key data and initiatives that have defined the NODES experience will be presented. With over €112 million in funding, the programme has involved 33 partners, including universities, research centres, and institutions, supported more than 300 companies, and activated over 500 research and innovation projects.   Over the past three years, NODES has built an effective platform for collaboration between research, industry, and territories, contributing to the development of new technologies, the strengthening of skills, and the creation of innovative entrepreneurial initiatives.   The press conference, moderated by Valeria Ciardiello, will feature contributions from, among others: Claudia Porchietto, Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Piedmont Region Stefano P. Corgnati, President of NODES HUB and Rector of the Politecnico di Torino Fabrizio Cobis, Italian Ministry of University and Research – Directorate General for Research the Rectors – or their delegates – of the universities coordinating the Ecosystem The event will also be attended by representatives of the Ecosystem partners – universities, research centres, companies, and institutions – along with the key figures who have contributed to the development of the programme’s activities. The press conference will be accompanied by the presentation of the main contents of the NODES Final Report, a document that retraces the Ecosystem’s journey and highlights its results, impacts, and future perspectives.   NODES FINAL CONFERENCE TURIN Monday, 23 March 2026 – 11:00 AM Castello del Valentino - Politecnico di Torino Salone d'Onore, Sala delle Colonne The event is open to journalists, partners, stakeholders, and all members of the NODES Ecosystem.    Register for the event    

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NODES Last Dance: The Ecosystem’s Final Event
On Friday, March 6, 2026, in Turin, NODES – Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile – will celebrate the conclusion of the 2022–2025 programme with NODES Last Dance, an evening dedicated to all those who have contributed to building the Ecosystem over the past years. More than just a closing event, it will be a celebration of the NODES Ecosystem: institutions, partners, research teams, companies, startups, students, stakeholders and friends who have shared projects, challenges and results. The event will take place at EDIT Pub & Garden, from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM, in a venue that will accompany the transition from storytelling to celebration.. Registration is now open.     Three years of work, a moment to come together. Over more than three years, NODES has launched research and innovation projects, generated Proofs of Concept, supported acceleration pathways and developed new skills, fostering tangible connections between universities, businesses and local communities. NODES Last Dance was conceived as a moment to come together, to look back at the journey we have shared and to celebrate what has been built. A collective occasion to acknowledge the value of the relationships created and the impact generated. . Ecosystem Stories The evening will open with a public moment dedicated to telling the story of the project, moderated by Filomena Greco of Il Sole 24 Ore, with welcome remarks by Stefano Corgnati, President of HUB NODES, and contributions from the Director General, Chiara Ferroni, together with the protagonists of the seven Spokes and the Ecosystem Boosters. A final carousel to capture, in just a few minutes, the energy of three years: projects, faces, ideas, challenges and results flowing together to tell the story of NODES’ impact. . Time for the final celebration The evening will then move into full swing with the Special Moment Spoke & aperitivo, featuring informal meetings, project highlights and conversations. Live performances, screenings and a convivial apericena will follow, leading up to the symbolic moment of the night: NODES Last Dance | Closing music night. An invitation to stay, to dance, and to bring this journey to a close together with energy and lightness .   NODES LAST DANCE | Final Event TURIN Friday, March 6, 2026 From 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM At EDIT Pub & Garden Piazza Teresa Noce 15/A – 10155 Turin, Italy The event is open to all Partners, stakeholders and friends of the NODES Ecosystem.The programme is currently being finalised and may be subject to change.   Registration closed  

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Workshop: Tourism destinations: present and future agenda
Il 19 gennaio dalle ore 14.00 alle ore 19.00  presso l'Università della Valle D'Aosta si terrà un workshop internazionale dal titolo: “Tourism Destinations: Present and Future Agenda”.   Il workshop rappresenta un momento di confronto scientifico e professionale di altissimo livello; l’iniziativa coinvolge studiose e studiosi di fama internazionale che da anni si occupano di turismo, destination marketing e strategie di sviluppo sostenibile dei territori, creando un’occasione unica di dialogo accademico e operativo.   L’incontro si propone di approfondire le principali tendenze che stanno ridefinendo le destinazioni turistiche a livello internazionale e di aprire una riflessione condivisa sui possibili scenari futuri. La discussione verterà su alcuni nodi cruciali: la crescente centralità del destination marketing come leva per la competitività territoriale, il ruolo delle industrie culturali nella costruzione dell’immagine delle destinazioni, le sfide poste dalla sostenibilità e dalla rigenerazione dei territori, e l’impatto dei cambiamenti tecnologici — dai big data all’intelligenza artificiale — nella gestione e nella promozione delle mete turistiche.   Il workshop non è solo un’occasione di aggiornamento scientifico, ma si inserisce all’interno di una cornice più ampia: quella del progetto bandiera TOEP – Spoke 3 NODES, dedicato alla valorizzazione e al ripensamento della Bassa Valle d’Aosta. TOEP si fonda su un approccio di place branding partecipativo e su pratiche di riscoperta lenta del territorio, con l’obiettivo di rafforzare l’identità e la competitività delle aree montane meno centrali. L’attenzione non è tuttavia limitata a questo contesto: i continui mutamenti dei flussi turistici tra stagioni e destinazioni, accelerati dal cambiamento climatico e dalle nuove abitudini dei viaggiatori, rendono queste riflessioni rilevanti per molte realtà territoriali, italiane ed europee.   In questa prospettiva, il workshop diventa anche l’occasione per presentare i risultati scientifici e divulgativi del progetto NODES – Spoke 3, che si concretizzano nella pubblicazione del volume edito da FrancoAngeli.   Il libro raccoglie e racconta tre anni di ricerca e sperimentazione, intrecciando analisi, mappe, narrazioni e strategie per la valorizzazione sostenibile dei territori di margine. È il frutto di un percorso collettivo che ha unito università, istituzioni, enti locali e comunità, restituendo uno sguardo plurale e dinamico sulla transizione della Bassa Valle d’Aosta da area industriale a laboratorio di turismo culturale e consapevole.   Accanto al volume, vengono inoltre presentate le piattaforme digitali realizzate nel quadro del progetto, strumenti pensati per rendere accessibile e interattivo il lavoro di ricerca a servizio del territorio e dei visitatori.   La piattaforma online NODES Spoke 3  DETOUR offre materiali, mappe e contenuti multimediali per esplorare in modo partecipato il patrimonio culturale e paesaggistico della Bassa Valle, mentre l’applicazione mobile permette agli utenti di scoprire itinerari personalizzati e georeferenziati, accompagnando visitatori e residenti in percorsi di conoscenza lenta, immersiva e identitaria del territorio.   In un’epoca in cui la stagionalità si modifica e i territori devono saper gestire flussi sempre più variabili, la capacità di elaborare strategie innovative e resilienti diventa una priorità condivisa. In questo senso, il workshop e la presentazione dei risultati di NODES costituiscono un continuum di ricerca e di trasferimento di conoscenze: un dialogo tra accademia, istituzioni e operatori locali per costruire modelli di sviluppo turistico più consapevoli, sostenibili e radicati nella cultura dei luoghi. L'incontro è aperto a tutti.   Programma Workshop internazionale “Tourism destinations: present and future agenda”     13:30-14:00 Registrazione partecipanti   14:00-14:30 saluti istituzionali (Braga, Nava)   14:30-16:00 Hazel Gant, Coming in from the Cold? The Ethics of Accessible Tourism in Arctic Regions. Chiara Mauri, The Role of Universities in Place Branding for Smaller Cities Linda Osti, Opportunity, Dependency, or Disillusionment? Community Responses to Tourism Development Closing and discussion: Giampaolo Viglia   16:00-16:30 coffe break   16:30-17:00 saluti istituzionali (Assessori, Alderighi, Gaggero, Nava)   17:00-19:00 Presentazione della Piattaforma NODES – Spoke 3 e dell’app ETLAV (intervengono: Prof.ssa Anna Maria Merlo, Prof.ssa Anna Maria Pioletti, Prof. Gianmario Raimondi, Prof. Paolo Gheda, Dott. Stefano Tedeschi, Prof. Carlo Bajetta, Dott. Paolo Perri Dott.ssa Marta Favro, Dott.ssa Aline Pons, Dott. Alex Agliuzza) Intervento Dott. Davide Bolognini Intervento Caveri Presentazione del Libro Nodes Spoke 3   Closing and discussion: Consuelo R. Nava

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Venture Booster Program – Demo Day
On Thursday, 18 December 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Demo Day of the Venture Booster Program will take place at Feat. House, via Giuseppe Giacosa 15, Turin. The event marks the conclusion of the acceleration program promoted by NODES and LifeGate Way, dedicated to supporting startups engaged in the twin digital and ecological transition. During the event, the three ventures selected for this first edition — Altered Materials, NAPTER and New Oil Factory — will present their innovative projects to investors, companies and ecosystem stakeholders, highlighting sustainability, technology and positive territorial impact. Program 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Registration and welcome coffee 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Welcome remarks, program presentation and startup pitches 6:45 – 8:00 p.m. | Networking aperitif and closing The Demo Day offers a special opportunity to discover high-potential new ventures emerging from the North-West region and to foster connections between entrepreneurship, research and sustainable innovation. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.   REGISTER HERE   The Venture Booster Program was created within NODES – Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile, in collaboration with LifeGate Way, with the aim of providing concrete and tailored support to startups and entrepreneurial teams working in the twin digital and ecological transition. It is an intensive, customized pathway for each participating project, integrating assessment, mentoring, strategic positioning and connections with investors and stakeholders. The Demo Day on 18 December will therefore represent not only a milestone, but also a starting point: a moment to celebrate the journey undertaken and, at the same time, to open new growth opportunities for participating startups and stakeholders. It will be an evening designed to spark ideas, share expertise and generate opportunities, while once again highlighting the innovative energy of the region.   DISCOVER VENTURE BOOSTER PROGRAM