Invitalia Ventures

Founded in 2011, D-Orbit is an Italian New Space company specializing in satellite life cycle management. It offers solutions for satellite design, launch, commissioning, and decommissioning, with a focus on safe disposal of artificial satellites at the end of their life to mitigate space debris.

Founded in 2011, D-Orbit is an Italian New Space company specializing in satellite life cycle management. It offers solutions for satellite design, launch, commissioning, and decommissioning, with a focus on safe disposal of artificial satellites at the end of their life to mitigate space debris.

Kither Biotech, established in 2011 and based in Turin, Italy, specializes in researching and developing drugs targeting pulmonary diseases with unmet medical needs. Its primary focus is on two internally developed compounds: KIT2014, a peptide currently in pre-clinical development for treating cystic fibrosis, which has received orphan drug designation from the EMA; and CL27, a molecule intended for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and allergic asthma, also in its pre-clinical phase.

Taskhunters Srl is an online platform based in Milan, Italy, that connects verified students with temporary employment opportunities. Founded in 2016, Taskhunters serves as a marketplace where students can earn extra income by completing short-term tasks for both individuals and businesses. The platform allows companies to outsource various activities, including app testing, data entry, translations, and event organization, to a flexible workforce. Additionally, Taskhunters facilitates everyday errands for private individuals, enabling them to find trustworthy students for tasks such as cleaning, grocery shopping, and personal assistance. This approach not only helps busy professionals manage their responsibilities but also provides students with a means to gain financial independence while entering the job market. Through its application, Taskhunters effectively matches students with suitable tasks, promoting a mutually beneficial relationship between employers and student workers.

Zehus is an Italy-based smart mobility company that develops propulsion systems and an all-in-one e-kit for electric bicycles. The BIKE+ all-in-one integrates a motor, batteries, electronics, and Bluetooth to connect with a smartphone, enabling users to monitor speed, odometer, road slope, and motor power while optimizing ride efficiency. The system emphasizes human-powered energy, drawing power from the rider rather than the electrical grid, to remain grid-independent, and it has demonstrated over 30% efficiency improvement and about 20% lower oxygen consumption. It positions its technology as a zero-emission solution driven by the efficient use of human energy to enhance the ride experience for electric bicycles and related mobility applications.

Zehus is an Italy-based smart mobility company that develops propulsion systems and an all-in-one e-kit for electric bicycles. The BIKE+ all-in-one integrates a motor, batteries, electronics, and Bluetooth to connect with a smartphone, enabling users to monitor speed, odometer, road slope, and motor power while optimizing ride efficiency. The system emphasizes human-powered energy, drawing power from the rider rather than the electrical grid, to remain grid-independent, and it has demonstrated over 30% efficiency improvement and about 20% lower oxygen consumption. It positions its technology as a zero-emission solution driven by the efficient use of human energy to enhance the ride experience for electric bicycles and related mobility applications.

TENSIVE s.r.l. is a biomedical company based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2012. It specializes in the development of innovative prostheses for natural breast reconstruction and augmentation. The company's products utilize biodegradable synthetic biomaterials and feature an internal micro-architecture that mimics blood vessel structures. These vascularized prostheses aim to enhance the quality of life for patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer, offering a solution that reduces the need for recurrent and costly surgical interventions. Through its focus on advanced biomaterials and design, TENSIVE seeks to provide effective and sustainable options for breast reconstruction.