We develop acceleration pathways targeting individual companies and territories. We do this by focusing on technology and youth involvement.

Business acceleration ↓

We accompany companies on paths of growth and digital transformation with tailored solutions and concrete prototypes. We combine design, technology and know-how to develop new products, services and business models that generate lasting value.

Territorial innovation ↓

We collaborate with public bodies, foundations and local actors to rethink spaces, economies and services in the territories. Listening to communities gives rise to co-design paths that activate new energies and regenerate productive, social and cultural vocations.

Research and community ↓

We produce studies, reports and observatories to interpret changes in labor, crafts and production systems. We involve young people, universities and businesses to build useful knowledge and shared visions together.

Business acceleration →

From digital archive of luxury armchairs to video game for future car restorers

Transforming organizations with AI: San Marco Rockets

We trained 15 San Marco Group employees on AI and innovation methodologies, developing 3 prototypes to enable employees to bring innovation into the company every day.

Bonacina Learning Platform

A system that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate learning and consolidate the know-how of corporate staff through gamification.

Maiorino Hub

A custom-built platform designed to manage the production stages of products and support the workflow planning of the web’s most famous shoemaker.

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Territorial innovation →

From the potential ofAI to developing an innovative mindset in teams

Artisans 4.0

Acceleration and high training for SMEs: more competitiveness and a business community that brings Made in Lombardy to the most competitive markets.

Relaunching Venetian high craftsmanship for global challenges

Homo Faber Economy is the project to regenerate the Venetian entrepreneurial fabric with training and new skills.

Upskill Piemonte

Three editions completed: Upskill Piedmont involved all ITSs and local businesses in prototypes for agribusiness, tourism, energy, biotechnology, and proximity trade.

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Research and community →

From democratizing AI to strategies for the future of territories

We produce knowledge that activates: observatories, studies, and initiatives that interpret changes in work, craftsmanship, and production systems. We design formats and opportunities for discussion that connect young people, businesses, organizations, and institutions to build shared visions and generate real impact. Each piece of research is an opportunity to create connections, raise new questions, and build communities oriented toward the future.

Our values are focused on the following areas: young people, society, premium products, local areas, artificial intelligence, and Italian manufacturing.

The changing center

An operational guide to reigniting urban centers: neighborhood commerce, hybrid spaces, and district governance. Data, levers and cases for bringing life, services and community back to Turin and beyond.

Future Here! Research that gives young people a voice

With the Future Here! research, understanding young people's priorities is the first step in implementing strategies to make areas more attractive to talent.

Upskill 4.0 co-organizes the new Venice Craft Week

The new Venice Fashion Week will have a focus on the Craft Economy thanks to a workshop organized by Upskill 4.0 to grow Made in Italy brands.

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