Innovation and entrepreneurship converge: this roundtable explores the strategic role of incubators, venture capital funds, and corporate venture capital in supporting the creation and growth of high-tech startups. From academic research to industrial projects and successful case studies, the session examines public–private collaboration models that accelerate the evolution of the mobility ecosystem.

Moderator: Francesca Badiali, Senior Ventures Associate, Motor Valley Accelerator

Start-up pitch:
Enrico Pizzi – Cofounder and CEO, Rarearth

Fireplace Chat
Stefano Molino – Senior Partner and Head of Accelerators Fund, CDP Venture Capital SGR
Fabio Pirovano – Partner, United Ventures 

Round Table – Tools Supporting the Creation and Growth of Startups
Focus on the early stages of building a startup: from idea to validation, including the role of venture builders, university pre-incubation programs, and the direct experience of a startup born from these pathways.

Ludovico Del Carretto – Startup Business Analyst and Consultant I3P 
Loris Bruzzi – Novac 
⁠Caterina Maioli – Startup & Open Innovation Management, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center

Round Table – Venture Capital & Investment Strategies
Focus on venture capital investment strategies and the evolution of the innovation ecosystem. 

Virginia Bassano – Italian Founder Found  
Zeno Kastelic –  Principal, Club degli Investitori 
Andrea Caiazzo – Venture Fund Senior Analyst, Stellantis Venture