Meet the incredible mentors of Cohort 11! They’re not just sharing their expertise - they’re giving back, supporting the Italian tech community, and shaping the future of innovation. We’re proud to present this incredible lineup and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make! ---- #Mentorship #TechMentors #ItalianTech #GlobalTech
INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub
Government Relations Services
San Francisco, California 11,682 followers
Bringing the best of Italy together – technology, culture, and science – in a one-of-a-kind space for global innovation
About us
INNOVIT is a technological outpost in Silicon Valley home to the world’s largest high-tech community. A strategic Hub for the promotion of the Italian economic, scientific, and cultural ecosystem in the United States. It is a place that inspires innovative entrepreneurial ideas and cross-cultural initiatives and serves as an accelerator for their international development. INNOV.IT’s goal is to create a powerful partnership between the American and Italian economic and cultural ecosystems, and ensure these Italian communities have a long-lasting presence in Silicon Valley. INNOVIT is strategic project promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation under the proposal of the Embassy of Italy in Washington and in collaboration with the Italian Consulate General in San Francisco and it is implemented thanks to the involvement of the ITA – Italian Trade Agency and the IIC – Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco. OUR MISSION To support the development of a culture of innovation within the Italian technology ecosystem, providing connections, content and inspiration to Italian stakeholders such as startups, accelerators, incubators, universities, research centres, public agencies, investors, mentors, talents. To learn from the best practices of Silicon Valley, and the world, and infuse that knowledge within the Italian tech community, accelerating Italy’s growth as a technologically forward country. To connect Italy with the world’s innovation hotspots, in order to create opportunities for networking and international development of the Italian tech community resulting in new job opportunities, sustainable growth and cultural enrichment.
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http://www.innovitsf.com
External link for INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub
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- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
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- Government Agency
Locations
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Primary
710 Sansome St
San Francisco, California 94111, US
Employees at INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub
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Alessandro Zago
Venture Capital | Corporate Development | Global Business Development | Tech & Deeptech | Automotive, Industry, Energy, Materials, Space |…
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Leandro Agro'
Design & Innovation Executive, spatial computing/immersive tech, IoT pioneer, books author and patents contributor.
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Sebastiano Peluso
Head of Innovation Desk @ Italian Trade Agency, Founder @ Realitycs + 3040 Regeneration + Discovery Italy + Smartourism + Sicilytime + Isola.Catania…
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Alberto Acito
Managing Director INNOVIT - Italian Innovation Hub in San Francisco | Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital
Updates
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✨ A Stellar Guest Joins Our Call4INNOVIT Webinar! ✨ We're honored to welcome a distinguished leader from the frontier of space exploration to our exclusive online event: 🚀 David Mauro, Strategic Leader in Space Exploration. David Mauro has spent over two decades leading groundbreaking missions and strategic initiatives at the highest international levels of space exploration and military operations. From navigating warships and commanding Italian Navy operations across East Timor and Albania, to orchestrating ambitious space missions aimed at Europa, Mars, and solar wind turbulence, David is a visionary leader bridging tactical precision with global strategic thinking. With extensive experience guiding large-scale, matrixed organizations, David is now driving groundbreaking, cost-effective space missions that shape humanity’s exploration of the cosmos. Join us to discover how your startup can accelerate its journey in the Space Economy by leveraging INNOVIT’s strategic resources, mentorship, and global network connections. Call4INNOVIT offers a unique opportunity to access an intensive acceleration program in San Francisco (May 26-30, 2025), specifically designed to connect Italian innovation with Silicon Valley and the international space industry. 📅 When: March 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM (CET) 📍 Where: Online Speakers: • massimo carnelos, Head of Innovation, MAECI • Davide Corriero, Deputy Consul General of Italy in San Francisco • Alberto Acito, Managing Director, INNOVIT Innovation Center • Leandro Agro', Head of Innovation Programs, INNOVIT Special Guest: David Mauro – Strategic Leader in Space Exploration 👉 Register now and secure your spot: https://lu.ma/qin3t0bo #Call4INNOVIT #SpaceEconomy #Innovation #AccelerateToSpace #INNOVIT
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Next week INNOVIT welcomes its first cohort of 2025 with 17 companies to Silicon Valley for "Startup Bootcamp". From EdTech to FinTech and Smart Materials, they are set to exchange ideas, expand their reach, and build partnerships. Register for the Demo Day here: https://lu.ma/caj3oax3 -- Companies: Aten, Clean OS, Confirmo, Emerals, The Glass Élite, GRID+, hiop, Hodlie, i²d, Isual.it, Meddle, Mountain Maps, Olimpo Flex, Quido, Stakeshare, Viber Alert, Zephorum -- #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Tech #Business #Bootcamp
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📣 #DemoDay Speaker Announcement: We’re excited to welcome Leyla Katukhina, VP at Silicon Valley Bank, as a speaker for our Cohort 11 #DemoDay, focused on early-stage startups in the Startup Bootcamp! 🚀 Leyla has supported many founders in building and scaling their startups through her work in #fintech, #venturecapital, and early-stage #funding. She will share her perspective on what it takes to raise capital and grow a business in today’s market. Our #programs bring together top industry leaders and promising entrepreneurs—don’t miss the chance to hear from Leyla and our lineup of speakers! 📅 Register for Demo Day: https://lu.ma/caj3oax3
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March 19th – INNOVIT Bootacamp Demo Day is here! An evening dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship and bold ideas from our Bootcamp Cohort 11! Our companies span across EdTech, FinTech, Smart Materials Innovation, and more. 📍 What’s happening? 🎤 Panel & speakers (more announcements coming soon!) 🚀 Startup Pitches – Meet the next wave of innovators 🍽 Networking & Aperitivo – Great ideas, great food Register now: https://lu.ma/caj3oax3 -- Companies: Aten, Clean OS, Confirmo, Emerals, The Glass Élite, GRID+, hiop, Hodlie, i²d, Isual.it, Meddle, Mountain Maps, Olimpo Flex, Quido, Stakeshare, Viber Alert, Zephorum -- #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Tech #Business #Bootcamp
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📣 Cohort 10 Interviews Are Now Live on YouTube! 📡 Space technology is evolving faster than ever, and Cohort 10 is at the forefront of this transformation. These companies are rethinking what’s possible, developing solutions that will shape the next era of space exploration and technology. Discover their journeys, challenges, and the impact they are making on the future of space exploration. Watch the full interviews now: https://lnkd.in/e3wFghdM Companies: Capsule Corporation, Cshark s.r.l, Deplotic, Intuos, LMA srl - Aerospace Technology, Noveka, ORiS - Orbital Recharge in Space, RF Microtech, Sidereus Space Dynamics, Space 11, Tekrevolution, TITAN4, TUC.technology, VOLTA Structural Energy #SpaceInnovation #Cohort10 #Technology #FutureOfSpace #INNOVIT
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📣 #DemoDay Speaker Announcement: Erin Bradner, Director of Strategic Foresight at Autodesk and a leading expert in #AI-driven design and #robotics, will join our Cohort 11 Demo Day focused on #Gaming, #Metaverse, #AR & #VR. As a pioneer in #GenerativeDesign and human-computer interaction, Erin has played a key role in shaping the future of #engineering and #architecture. Our #programs bring together top industry voices and the best of #innovators. 📅 Register for Demo Day: https://lu.ma/d8jcexyt dilium, XRIT INC, AnotheReality, SHOPTHELOOK, Debord Technologies, Auditorium, Coderblock, Game2Value, Karaoke One, 2WATCH, Red Hog Studio, Blaster Foundry, TUTTOTONDO S.r.l., Untold Games, Melazeta srl, ADAPTA studio
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