Startups don't need more business plans. They need real customers, concrete markets, partners that matter.
That's exactly what we build: from idea to first pilot, from validation to international opportunities.
GATE REI is a Società Benefit specialized in developing collaborative spaces, innovation communities and programs for the creation and growth of new businesses.
We run a network of 13 hubs across Italy, connecting territories, young talent, startups, companies and institutions. Our Area Entrepreneurship was created to turn this physical and relational infrastructure into a stable platform for entrepreneurial development.
Discover our spaces →From idea to your first business project.
A seven-week national hybrid path to turn an intuition into a structured, validated project ready to be presented.
Grow your startup with funding for acceleration, investment and operating expenses, in a path where innovation meets real market demand.
A four-month hybrid path for startups and innovative companies that want to develop their business model, connect with real market demand from the extended agritech supply chain and prepare for cross-selling opportunities.
Bring your solution to real challenges faced by SMEs in the UniCredit group's ecosystem.
A hybrid path connecting startups with mature solutions to SMEs looking for concrete answers to their innovation needs.
New ideas for getting around more sustainably.
An international challenge created to increase the use of low- and zero-emission transport options already available in Venice, with particular focus on the mainland and the islands served by motorized transport.
To access GATE REI services, startups join our network by accepting the incubation agreement. Selected startups can also access our advanced market integration services.
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Accent is a Tunisian startup developing industrial IoT solutions for collecting and analyzing data from machinery and production assets. It offers connected devices and cloud platforms for real-time monitoring of plants, consumption, and efficiency. Its technologies enable predictive maintenance, reduced downtime, and data-driven decision-making.
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Aduna is a Pisa-based startup developing BIM software and artificial intelligence tools for the AEC sector (architecture, engineering, construction). Its plugins automate repetitive tasks in BIM workflows, making it easier for technical firms and businesses to adopt data-driven design processes.
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Kytabu is a Kenyan EdTech startup developing a digital platform for schools, students, and teachers. The system manages digital learning content, schedules lessons, and supports hybrid, accessible learning models.
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Meddle is a Bologna-based startup active in Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT for manufacturing. Its solutions integrate machine data, collect information from production lines, and turn it into real-time dashboards and indicators to optimize processes.
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Proxima Robotics is a Pisa-based startup developing collaborative robots and plug-and-play industrial automation solutions. Its systems are designed for easy integration into production lines, helping SMEs in particular adopt robotics and improve productivity and safety.
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DSQM Digital is a Pisa-based spin-off developing superconducting circuits for quantum technologies and advanced computing. Its devices enable next-generation quantum systems and high-performance infrastructure, in collaboration with academia and industry.
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NOVAC is a Modena-based startup designing and manufacturing flexible solid-state supercapacitors for energy storage. Its solutions aim to combine safety, long cycle life, and high power density for mobility, electronics, and energy systems.
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Geo4 is a Faenza-based company specializing in environmental monitoring and land surveys. It uses drones, satellite data, and sensors to support public-sector bodies, professionals, and companies with planning, infrastructure monitoring, and risk prevention.
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Inta Srl is a Pisa-based startup developing portable diagnostic devices based on nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. Its solutions enable fast, accurate point-of-care testing, improving the speed, cost, and accessibility of diagnostic tests.
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