Becoming Education

Reality that unites bilingual, peer and private schools for children aged 0-13 with an experiential and sustainable approach. Integrates nature, STEAM teaching and inclusion to accompany individual growth in stimulating environments.

A school where growing up respecting the environment and others: the Becoming Education model

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biorfarm startup

Biorfarm

Adopt Your Orchard

Startup that connects people with local farmers through a platform that allows users to “adopt” an entire plant or orchard by receiving its fruit at home.

Adopt a tree, eat organic, protect small farmers. All this is Biorfarm

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Women who are revolutionizing agriculture

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Save the Farm: how companies can help small farmers (and make employees and customers happy) by adopting fruit trees

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biova startup

Biova

From surplus bread to craft beer and snacks

Turin-based start-up that transforms unsold bread in bakeries and large-scale retail outlets into premium craft beer and accompanying snacks. The project targets businesses, restaurants and distributors by offering the possibility of creating a local short supply chain capable of transforming a waste element into value in full circular economy perspective.

Biova Project: from unsold bread beer and snacks against food waste

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Biova beer to toast the holidays: customizable and (as always) anti-waste

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Daphne

Italian startup making eco-responsible sexual wellness products designed from the ground up with attention to design, materials and usability.

One hundred cottages surrounded by nature across Italy: the challenge of Friland (which launches crowdfunding)

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Less waste, more style: Cloov makes circular fashion affordable for everyone

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If you travel sustainable you protect the sea, thanks to Sharewood and LifeGate PlasticLess

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deesup startup

DeesUp

Second-hand design market place

Resale platform for certified second-hand design pieces. Strengths are definitely the ability to purchase items at a much more affordable price making access to the world of designer design more democratic, as well as finding unique pieces that are now out of production.

Deesup, the startup that gives authentic design icons a second life

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In November, discover design and help the Amazon with Deesup’s Forest Month

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DesignTech

Milan-based hub that combines design and technology, offering coworking spaces, workshops and acceleration programs for startups and companies. It promotes sustainable innovation through open innovation and digital fabrication initiatives.

EGommerce

Remanufactured tires

Remanufactured tire startup born in the Italian market but has already expanded sale to Spain, Portugal and France. Remanufactured tires at the same of performance have far less impact on the environment and are more accessible economically.

Foorban

NOT JUST A FOOD DELivery

Innovative healthy and balanced lunch break service for companies: from smartfridge to delivery to actual kitchen areas. Menus are linked to the Seasonal, km 0 foods for less impact.

Friland

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES IN NATURE

Friland wants to promote a slow and environmentally friendly travel culture, through offering immersive experiences in nature to regain the right balance between mind, body and spirit and reconnect with one’s inner self. The goal is to encourage a change in lifestyle toward a more sustainable way of experiencing the land and leave as little impact as possible.

Futurely

Digital platform that supports students in choosing a college and career path, offering personalized guidance and tools to explore their passions and skills.

One hundred cottages surrounded by nature across Italy: the challenge of Friland (which launches crowdfunding)

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Less waste, more style: Cloov makes circular fashion affordable for everyone

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If you travel sustainable you protect the sea, thanks to Sharewood and LifeGate PlasticLess

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Green vibes

Green Vibes

MARKETPLACE OF SUSTAINABLE PLEASURE PRODUCTS

Startup that strives to make sustainability sexier and sexuality more all-around sustainable through the selection of sex toys and accessories for psycho-physical well-being that it offers on its e-commerce, combined with disclosing and transparent communication.

Sex toys and sexual wellness, with Green Vibes it’s also a pleasure for the environment

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Sustainable sex revolution comes with Green Vibes

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Mixcycling

FROM WASTE PLANT FIBERS TO SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE MATERIALS

Innovative startup researching and developing sustainable materials by harnessing the properties of plant fibers derived from production waste and blending them with polymers from renewable, recycled or virgin organic resources.

Mixcycling ennobles production waste to give it new life

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With Mixcycling, environmentally friendly plastic is made from flowers

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Mygrants

TRAINING AND PLACEMENT OF MIGRANTS IN ITALY

Support service, integration, training and placement of migrants in Italy. Through the platform it is possible to take professional training courses, have help in carrying out the documents necessary to live and work in Italy and, finally, find a job.

orange fiber startup

Orange Fiber

From orange peel and fine fabric

Startup with the goal of being the benchmark for sustainable materials in Italy, offering the perfect ingredient to fashion brands through technology and innovation, creating a yarn from the waste peels of oranges.

Ferragamo and Orange Fiber, for a collection under the banner of the Mediterranean

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Orange fiber, when healthy and sustainable clothing is made of oranges

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Favini tells: Orange Fiber, the fabric made from citrus waste

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Quotidiana startup per le edicole

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Sustainable proximity outlets in the urban context

Startup with the goal of saving Milan’s newsstands and evolving them into proximity stores. The new business model operates in three markets: large-scale retail, advertising space and editorial distribution.

Not just newspapers, Quotidiana brings Milan’s newsstands back to the center of neighborhood life

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RURALIS

responsible tourism

Ruralis aims to enhance rural areas through social and technological innovation. Its main goal is to counter the depopulation of small villages, creating new job opportunities and promoting a sustainable lifestyle. Among its initiatives, Ruralis develops projects that encourage the settlement of digital nomads and remote workers in rural settings, offering housing solutions and coworking spaces. It also collaborates with local communities to enhance local resources and promote responsible and environmentally friendly tourism.

sharewood startup

Sharewood

Epic Outdoor Moments

Travel tech company focusing on sustainable and outdoor tourism with a desire to reconnect people with nature and give them authentic experiences in contact with local communities.

If you travel sustainable you protect the sea, thanks to Sharewood and LifeGate PlasticLess

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LifeGate and Sharewood, the platform for sustainable outdoor travel is born

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Weekend in Italy among sports, adrenaline and art: rediscover the country with short breaks offered by Sharewood

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Spartan Capital

ACCELERATOR WITH FOCUS ON TECH AND SUSTAINABILITY

Europe’s first SME accelerator developing in-house technologies exponential to accelerate targets not only through expertise and capital, but sustainable technology IP. Spartan will accelerate targets exponentially toward an exit opportunity within 24 months by maximizing ROI through the drivers technology.

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Spartan Tech

Democratic blockchain

Startup developing an extremely simple and democratic blockchain app that can be adopted by SMEs in multiple sectors to bring innovation, traceability and transparency, all at low cost.

With Spartan Tech, blockchain becomes democratic. Even for small businesses

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When blockchain certifies sustainability in fashion. The story of Spartan Tech and Kidsofbrokenfuture.

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Against fake news, LifeGate articles are in blockchain

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StepsConnect

AI based platform that streamlines the recruiting process for companies and agencies. Offers tools for sourcing, screening and collaborative hiring, with features such as multiposting and WhatsApp assistant.

Ferragamo and Orange Fiber, for a collection under the banner of the Mediterranean

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Orange fiber, when healthy and sustainable clothing is made of oranges

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Favini tells: Orange Fiber, the fabric made from citrus waste

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CT SCAN

DIGITALIZATION OF PROCESSES b2B

TAC digitizes B2B processes in an environmentally sustainable way, starting with digitization Of the paper business card. It then offers a data analytics dashboard for analyze business efficiency, environmental impact and relationships with partners and suppliers through a fully customizable and 100% recyclable.

TaDa

DATA ANALYSIS FOR ENERGY CONSUMPTION

TaDa specializes in home energy consumption analysis, offering solutions to monitor and optimize energy use in the home. Using proprietary algorithms, TaDa analyzes data from second-generation meters without the need to install additional hardware. This approach enables users to obtain detailed information on energy consumption, improving efficiency and contributing to environmental sustainability.

This Unique

Startup offering compostable and plastic-free tampons and menstrual hygiene products, available via online subscription. Aims to revolutionize the industry with a sustainable and inclusive approach, breaking all taboos related to menstruation.

With Spartan Tech, blockchain becomes democratic. Even for small businesses

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When blockchain certifies sustainability in fashion. The story of Spartan Tech and Kidsofbrokenfuture.

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Against fake news, LifeGate articles are in blockchain

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Tomato+

Brescian startup that produces automated domestic hydroponic greenhouses, enabling zero-mile growing of vegetables and sprouts. It uses patented pods for simple and sustainable cultivation, suitable for both individuals and professionals.

Ferragamo and Orange Fiber, for a collection under the banner of the Mediterranean

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Orange fiber, when healthy and sustainable clothing is made of oranges

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Favini tells: Orange Fiber, the fabric made from citrus waste

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Startup News

The latest from the startup world

Read the latest news, Trends and interviews with the most innovative startups on the Italian and international scene from our column on LifeGate.

One hundred cottages surrounded by nature across Italy: the challenge of Friland (which launches crowdfunding)

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Hexagro Urban Farming, the innovative startup awarded by Gruppo Cap is Italian

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Global change award, winners at the forefront of sustainable fashion

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