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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Boost Your Competence

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.

NODES - Roadshow Primavera - Marzo - Aprile 2025
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NODES 2025 Spring Roadshow: six dates showcasing innovation connecting Research and Business
Technological innovation, sustainability, and knowledge transfer are the pillars on which the NODES 2025 Spring Roadshow is built: a series of events focused on fostering collaboration between academia, businesses, and local stakeholders. From sustainable industry to healthcare, from aerospace to mobility, including agribusiness, tourism, and culture each stop is dedicated to a strategic sector, with the aim of highlighting the contribution of businesses and research to the digital and sustainable transition.   Organized as part of the NODES – North-West Digital and Sustainable project, the Roadshow offers a unique opportunity to explore the results of projects funded through cascade calls, get an up-close look at the developed Proofs of Concept (PoC), and delve into the solutions that are transforming key sectors for the economic and technological growth of the North-West.      
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students challenge spoke 7
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Students’ Challenge on Agrifood Innovation Kicks Off
The University of Turin launches challenges for students from Piedmont  The program of the University of Turin 2030 Academy will be used to carry out the challenges of Spoke 7.   The NODES Spoke 7 Challenges are aimed at students enrolled at universities in Piedmont and will focus on the following topics: Digitalization as a tool to increase the efficiency of transformative food systems Innovative technologies for the stabilization of food Enhancement of food industry waste and its intelligent reuse Innovative approaches for the hygienic health control of food New innovative products based on vegetable raw materials   The challenges are linked to two Piedmontese companies:   Molino Stenca S.r.l. Born as an ancient water mill, Molino Stenca has been a point of reference for the soft wheat milling sector for sixty years and for 4 generations. Innovation and product customization are the distinctive features of the company. Ziccat S.r.l. Artisan chocolate maker since 1958, reinvented by a young and innovative group. In the artisan laboratory, the chocolate ingredients are carefully selected to guarantee quality and authenticity.   To register for the program, you must fill out the following form by May 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. 
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Plant Flow Solutions_SP2
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From research to entrepreneurial reality: Plant Flow Solutions, the spin-off that measures plant performance, is born
Plant Flow Solutions (PFS), a new entrepreneurial reality was born from a Proof of Concept developed within Spoke 2 of NODES - Green Technologies and Sustainable Industries, under the guidance of Prof. Claudio Lovisolo (DISAFA, Università di Torino).   The project was also able to continue its development thanks to the collaboration with the 2i3T incubator, moving from academic research to market innovation. The spin-off proposes a platform capable of automatically and continuously monitoring gas exchange between plant and atmosphere (CO₂ and H₂O), with an unprecedented level of precision and modularity. A technology designed to revolutionise the Agritech sector, but also applicable in industrial and urban contexts, up to carbon capture and air remediation from VOCs and pollutants.   Plant Flow Solutions is a virtuous example of technology transfer and sustainable innovation, perfectly in line with the objectives of NODES.   Get to know more
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COVER EGU
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The VINO Flagship Project in the Spotlight at EGU 2025: Research and Innovation for Sustainable Viticulture
The session “Soil management practices and land degradation in vineyards”, held on 28–29 April during the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2025 (EGU) in Vienna, featured active participation from researchers at the University of Pavia. Claudia Meisina chaired the session, guiding an international scientific dialogue on soil degradation and sustainable practices in viticulture.   The contributions presented stemmed from research activities carried out within the VINO flagship project, part of NODES – SPOKE 6 – Primary Agroindustry, and covered a broad range of topics. Massimiliano Bordoni, Valerio Vivaldi, and Claudia Meisina presented work on shallow landslide prediction models, hydrogeological characterisation, and vulnerability analysis on vineyard slopes. Fabio Dell’Acqua introduced an automated mapping approach for inter-row vineyard management using satellite imagery and Bézier curve analysis. Diego Ravazzolo discussed a surface runoff model applied to assess erosion in agricultural landscapes.   Among the on-site posters, Antonio Gambarani, Matteo Giganti, along with Bordoni, Vivaldi, and Meisina, showcased studies on the application of nature-based solutions, the quantification of soil degradation, and future land suitability for perennial crops. The event highlighted the quality and relevance of the outcomes generated by the VINO project, fostering an interdisciplinary exchange between geosciences, digital technologies, and sustainable farming practices. 🔗 Learn more about the session: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/session/52887
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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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Università Valle d'Aosta - Dip. SHS - Prof.ssa Anna Maria Pioletti
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Tech sharing days
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NODES’ Tech Sharing Days: Two Days in Turin Dedicated to Innovation, Regional Development, and Businesses
Academic research and its impact on business development and the Northwest region will take center stage at the event, thanks to the Academic PoCs.   On May 27 and 28, 2025, the NODES’ Tech Sharing Days will take place at the Politecnico di Torino—an event entirely dedicated to sustainable innovation and technology transfer, where academic research meets the business world, creating new opportunities for the Northwest. Over the course of the two days, more than 60 Academic Proofs of Concept (PoCs) will be showcased, developed within the NODES – Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile project and funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research through PNRR – NextGenerationEU resources. The projects—led by researchers from eight universities and ecosystem partners—span a wide range of sectors: from sustainable mobility to green technologies, from healthcare to tourism, as well as mountain innovation and agri-food. Their common goal: to transform applied research into concrete, market-ready solutions. Research teams will have access to a large exhibition area set up in the courtyard of the Politecnico, where they will display prototypes, materials, and results, engaging directly with investors, stakeholders, and businesses. The event will also feature thematic pitch sessions, where each PoC will be presented in a 5-minute pitch to a professional audience. Researchers will have the opportunity to present the outcomes of their PoCs through various pitch sessions and exhibition spaces located in the main courtyard. Attendees will be able to explore prototypes up close, engage with the researchers, and connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders to foster potential future collaborations. The program also includes two strategic roundtables: On Tuesday, May 27, 2025: Innovation and Technology Transfer as a Driver of Business Growth On Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Connections Between Sustainability, Innovation, and Regional Development, with a focus on key sectors of the Northwest.   Organized by the NODES Ecosystem together with Politecnico di Torino, lead partner of the project, the Tech Sharing Days represent a crucial moment for exchange, openness, and collaboration. A unique opportunity to discover emerging innovations, foster synergies between research and business, and contribute to the sustainable development of the territory. The event will also feature informal networking moments, including light lunches and refreshments based on local products, highlighting the gastronomic excellence of the NODES Ecosystem. Discover the projects     Register for the event  
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TAPPA 8
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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 on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Largo Donegani 2, 28100 Novara starting at 14:00.   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: 14:00 - 14:30 | Accreditation 14:30 - 14:35 | Institutional greetings 14:35 - 14:45 | The NODES Ecosystem and the Spoke 2 14:45 - 14:55 | The RM2: introduction 14:55 - 15:35 | The RM2: the context and critical issues 15:35 - 16:00 | The companies 16:00 - 16:45 | Working tables 16:45 - 17:30 | Follow-up of the working tables 17:30 | 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!   SUBSCRIBE HERE
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Invito Paesaggi Narrativi Unito 16 maggio 2025
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Narrative landscapes. Biella between language, history, aesthetics
On Friday 16 May 2025 and Saturday 17 May 2025, at Città Studi in Biella (corso G. Pella, 2 Biella), the conference will be held: "Narrative landscapes. The Biella area between language, history, aesthetics and media" promoted within the NODES - Digital and Sustainable North West project of the PNRR, in particular by Spoke 3 (Spoke 3 Tourism and Culture Industry) and aimed at enhancing a territory rich in potential such as that of Biella. The conference will explore landscape narratives in an interdisciplinary way and with a view to promoting an emblematic territory for the relationship between a heterogeneous natural environment and a complex cultural and economic history. The initiative will investigate, from a historical and contemporary perspective, the different forms of narration of the Biella landscape and the great variety of media they employ, taking them as opportunities for understanding, interpreting and promoting the Biella area for sustainable development in an ecological and social sense. Involving scholars from the University of Turin and other universities, as well as stakeholders in the area, the two-day event will range from interventions on language, history, aesthetics, media, geography and anthropology, addressing both the academic community and citizens. On the evening of Friday 16 May, the presentation and free screening of the documentary film E noi zitti? Graffiti sparsi sulle Pettinature Rivetti di Biella (2024) by Maurizio Pellegrini will take place. The conference is promoted by the Departments of Management “Valter Cantino”, Foreign Languages ​​and Literatures and Modern Cultures, Historical Studies and Humanistic Studies of UniTo.  
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Immagine I martedì dell'arte 2025
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Spoke 3 presents: Art Tuesdays 2025 - The Protection of Cultural Heritage
As part of the Doctoral Course in Law and Human Sciences, the Department of Law, Economics and Cultures (DiDEC) and the Department of Human Sciences and Innovation for the Territory (DiSUIT) of the University of Insubria, leader of Spoke 3, have organized in collaboration with the Research Center on the History of Contemporary Art (Crisac) of the University of Insubria a series of 4 meetings on the protection of cultural heritage entitled: "Art Tuesdays 2025". The conferences, sponsored by the Civic Museums of Como, will take place from April 29, 2025 to June 10, 2025 at the Pinacoteca Civica di Como, in via Armando Diaz 84. The Spoke 3 Tourism and Culture Industry aims at economic, social and territorial development through research and innovation actions in the tourism and culture industry. The cycle of events will offer the public and university students a reflection on the complexity and importance of art and its regulation in the legal field. The involvement of the Civic Museums of Como aims to improve educational processes, enrich the cultural life of citizens and create synergies aimed at supporting the economy of the cultural and tourism sector. A journey through the centuries to discover how humanity has protected – or sometimes neglected – its cultural heritage. This series of meetings explores the evolution of the concept of heritage, the strategies adopted for its conservation, and the contemporary challenges related to the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage. From ancient Rome, where the value of historical memory was already being discussed, to modern international conventions and digital technologies applied to conservation, emblematic cases and crucial moments that have marked the history of cultural protection will be analyzed. An opportunity to reflect on the importance of heritage as a common legacy and collective responsibility. The meetings are open to the public. To learn about the topics covered during the conferences, consult the posters    
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