A Bridge Between Italy and France: Scientifica Venture Capital and Irefi Build an Ecosystem for European Start-ups

Scientifica Venture Capital, an investment firm specializing in deep tech start-ups, and IREFI, proudly announce the internationalization of the Super Sapiens Day Factory, an innovative Call4Ideas that bridges the gap between research and the market, promoting tech transfer.

In today’s era of rapid scientific and technological progress, the importance of international relations is more evident than ever. Thus, the partnership between IREFI (Institute for Italo-French Economic Relations) and Scientifica Venture Capital stands as an example of excellence in promoting bilateral cooperation between France and Italy. This partnership opens new opportunities for innovation and economic development.

The collaboration between Italy and France in the start-up ecosystem aims to stimulate interaction between innovative Italian and French companies, fostering the development of advanced technological solutions to address emerging challenges in environmental, social, and economic sustainability. This initiative further strengthens collaboration and knowledge exchange between the two countries, providing start-ups with funding opportunities and access to a network of experienced investors and mentors.

The underlying idea of the Super Sapiens Day Factory’s Call4Ideas is that fuelling the innovation process requires not only cross-cutting skills but also teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Scientifica Venture Capital has built a robust “innovator supply chain” that connects multiple actors, creating an ecosystem favourable to technology transfer. This ecosystem includes universities, laboratories, research centres, venture capital firms, and innovation-oriented corporations such as Recordati, Enel, Leonardo, and Amazon Web Services.

The Super Sapiens Day Factory Call is divided into six batches, each focusing on specific sectors and featuring partners with deep expertise in the respective fields. The sectors addressed in the six batches are:

• Artificial Intelligence/Cyber Security
• Aerospace
• Climate Tech
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Medtech/Life Science
• Quantum Technologies

Thanks to the synergy between Scientifica Venture Capital and IREFI, the Super Sapiens Day Factory now welcomes French start-ups, providing them with the opportunity to participate in the Call4Ideas. They can present their innovative projects to the evaluation committee and access potential equity or semi-equity investments. Here is the link to participate in the Call4Ideas.

“Our goal with the Call4Ideas is to discover and support the most innovative and promising start-ups, providing the necessary resources to transform their ideas into successful solutions,” said Riccardo D’Alessandri, Managing Partner of Scientifica Venture Capital. “We are excited to extend our collaboration to the French start-up ecosystem and work together to promote innovation and entrepreneurship between Italy and France.”

“This partnership represents a strategic collaboration between Scientifica Venture Capital and IREFI to promote technological innovation and entrepreneurship between France and Italy,” said Fabrizio Maria Romano, President of IREFI. “We are excited to work together with Scientifica Venture Capital to identify and support the brightest minds and the most innovative ideas, fostering talent collaboration between Italy and France on topics of strategic importance for the future of the European Union. This is one of the historical objectives of IREFI, which recently concluded its 6th France-Italy Business and Innovation Forum at the Embassy of France in Palazzo Farnese. We are confident that this partnership can generate a significant impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem and society as a whole,” concluded the President of IREFI.

The involvement of IREFI reflects Scientifica Venture Capital’s commitment to creating a global innovation ecosystem where start-ups can thrive and prosper beyond geographical boundaries, stimulating the emergence of new businesses and start-ups at the European level.

Through the international expansion of the Super Sapiens Day Factory, Scientifica Venture Capital acts as a bridge between Italian start-ups and those from other countries. This initiates a virtuous cycle where emerging companies can interact, learn from each other’s experiences, build collaborations, and exchange best practices, facilitating the emergence of international investment opportunities.

In summary, the international expansion of the Super Sapiens Day Factory contributes to the creation of a more innovative, competitive, and connected Europe.