Kanèsis, the Italian startup that invented hemp bioplastic
Kanèsis, a Sicilian startup promoter of the circular economy, invents a bioplastic created by combining plant waste, including hemp, that is stronger and lighter.
Toyota, 100 million for startups
Through Al Ventures, a new subsidiary of the Toyota Research Institute, the Japanese brand will support and fund start-ups working in artificial intelligence and mobility by developing projects aimed at improving people’s lives.
How crowdfunding helps sustainable small businesses
Crowdfunding, thanks in part to the rise of social media, has taken on an increasingly important role in the development of “green” startups and sustainable initiatives.
Young people’s return to the mountains thanks to ReStartApp
Sponsored by the Edoardo Garrone Foundation, the new campus “ReStartApp for Italian Walks” aims to promote the development, protection and sustainable use of mountain territory.
Casa Netural, a coworking and startup incubator in Matera that looks at sustainability
Casa Netural is a coworking, coliving and startup incubator that promotes grassroots projects and initiatives with a focus on sustainability. And a location that runs entirely on renewable energy.
FashionTech, program dedicated to sustainable fashion startups arrives in Milan
The world’s first acceleration campus dedicated to startups making innovation in the fashion world starts in Milan.
First goal reached for LifeGate crowdfunding: path for sustainable startups begins
Selecting sustainable startups and helping them grow-this is the task of LifeGate Way, which is becoming a reality thanks to LifeGate crowdfunding.
Algaria is the best green startup of 2019 and wins Ing challenge’s Everyday green award
Algaria has won Ing’s Everyday green award as the best startup with the most innovative idea to reduce environmental impact. It is the first entity to use spirulina algae as the main ingredient for a green future.
Dresses for rent, the fashion of fashion renting also arrives in Italy
How many clothes purchased are forgotten after only one use or little more? To counter this practice, fashion renting was born and is spreading from the United States to Italy thanks to some startups.
Playwood, the Italian startup that fights furniture waste
It has revolutionized the rules of furniture assembly with eco-friendly, modular and creative solutions that allow even old furniture that would otherwise be thrown away to be reused. Now Playwood is ready to go bigger with its first fundraiser.
