The NODES Ecosystem, an innovation opportunity

The digital and ecological transition travels from Northwest to South with the cascading calls of the PNRR

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For an aware future, for a capable country

The innovation ecosystem worth over 112 million euros for the territory from North to South.

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I numeri dell’Ecosistema dopo i primi 9 mesi

La General Assembly NODES fotografa l’impatto del progetto

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Aerospace and sustainable mobility

Small Satellites, Space4You for Aerospace, NODES - Spoke 

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Green Technologies and Sustainable Industry

The future is green: discover the projects and opportunities for a more sustainable territory

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Tourism and Culture Industry

Digitalization of the tourism industry and enhancement of cultural and environmental heritag

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Innovazione digitale per la montagna sostenibile

Grandi sfide per lo spazio alpino di Valle d'Aosta, Piemonte e Lombardia.

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Health Industry and Silver Economy

We aim to create a strong social and territorial impact in order to increase the quality of human capital. 

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Primary Agroindustry

Promoting the development of digital technologies aimed at improving the sustainability of agricultural production for industrial transformation

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Secondary agroindustry

Innovation in the food system of northwestern Italy

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The calls for proposals for the NODES project have been launched

The calls and documents of the NODES project - Nord Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile for businesses and researchers are available online.

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News

All the news about NODES and its innovation ecosystem: projects, partners, announcements, and events.

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PoC Accademici: pubblicati i nuovi bandi della II finestra
Su questo sito sono disponibili i bandi e relative documentazioni per partecipare alla seconda finestra dei PoC Accademici.   Dal 16 novembre i ricercatori in team potranno presentare le proprie proposte progettuali per i temi di ricerca e innovazione proposti dagli Spoke dell'Ecosistema:   - Spoke 1: Aerospazio e mobilità sostenibile - Spoke 2: Green technologies e industria sostenibile - Spoke 3: Industria del turismo e cultura - Spoke 5: Industria della salute e silver economy   I bandi chiuderanno il 09 gennaio 2023.   Bandi PoC Accademici - IIa finestra Spoke 1 - Spoke 2 - Spoke 3 - Spoke 5      

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Sustainable and Circular Economy: the textile sector at the forefront to promote change
Yesterday, a Spoke 3 – Tourism and Culture Industry conference was held entitled: Sustainable and Circular economy: The case of Textile Industry.   The first session was presented in the main hall of the University of Insubria of Como Sant'Abbondio and brought together illustrious scholars from abroad who spoke about: international law, fast fashion and circular economy also presenting several very interesting case studies.   Prof. Barbara Pozzo, scientific director of the Nodes Project for Uninsubria, held a speech entitled: The challenges of sustainability for companies in the textile-fashion sector: the NODES Project, through which she illustrated to those present the Nodes project and the positive implications it can have on companies operating in the textile and fashion sector that approach sustainability.   In the afternoon the event moved to the Como – Lecco Chamber of Commerce where important exponents of the Como textile sector reported their entrepreneurial experience. Virtuous examples of circular economy were presented; sustainability is the basis of a new way of doing business and the textile sector is working to ensure that there is an effective paradigm shift. Great attention to the environment, the use of recycled materials and thoughtful production are the basis of the change.

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Clone of Spoke 2 at Ecomondo fair: innovation, networking and tangible successes
It is with great satisfaction that the delegation of Spoke 2 - Green Technologies and Sustainable Industry concludes its participation in the prestigious Ecomondo fair, hosted by the stand of the University of Turin. Ecomondo 2023 was a unique opportunity to network with companies in the Green world and to present the NODES - Northwest Digital And Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem. We could have talked with the more than 1,500 exhibiting brands, or the 300 buyers, or even more importantly with the delegates from the 280 nations represented... but we confess we couldn't make it ;-) Nevertheless, we walked many steps, to visit the other booths and shake hands and tell our stories of innovation, education and technologies. Spoke 2 also had a chance to get noticed thanks to the participation of Proplast, a Spoke partner innovation hub, which presented a poster during the session "Towards a national program for industrial symbiosis: perspectives and opportunities for Italy." The poster, available in the attachments, provides a detailed overview of NODES and the specific activities of Spoke 2. During the event, we had the pleasure of congratulating in person the company IRIS s.r.l., winner of the NODES Line A grant. IRIS s.r.l.'s presence at the fair not only helped strengthen the reputation of Spoke 2, but also led to a well-deserved recognition. IRIS s.r.l. was honored by the Foundation for Sustainable Development as one of the top ten companies in the field of circular water management. These kinds of tangible successes demonstrate the effectiveness of the synergies generated within this innovation ecosystem.

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Sustainability Practice: students meet professional sustainability companies
The first meeting of the cycle Sustainability in practice – Students meet best practices in sustainability will be held on Friday 24 November 2023 at the Eco fraction of Baggero and the Water mill, Merone (CO). The event is organized by the Department of Law, Economics and Cultures of the University of Insubria, leader of Spoke 3 and sees the involvement of Professor Roberta Minazzi and Doctors Daniele Grechi and Francesca Rizzi who will have the task to accompany the students on site and guide them along the learning path of the case study together with sector managers who operate in the field of sustainability. In fact, the project aims to promote a cycle of company visits on the topic of sustainability directly to places that represent interest and best practices. Students will be able to experience firsthand the sustainability practices implemented by the live testimony of managers and project leaders. Participants will be able to apply theory to practice and develop appropriate entrepreneurial skills by listening to the real experiences of managers and company directors in the public and private sector. The aim of the seminars is to offer an applied vision of the topic of sustainability as a driver for the development of the territory and the valorization of culture. The event on 24 November aims to integrate the skills of the students of the three-year and master's degrees from an entrepreneurial perspective by putting them in contact with the actors in the public and private sector in which they will be working; the mission of the project is to provide students with managerial skills aimed at training future managers of the tourist destination. The second meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2023 at the Silk Museum in Como.    

Calls

Discover the funding opportunities provided by NODES for research, startups, spin-offs, and businesses.

Bando PoC Accademici – Spoke 1 - II cut off
  Sostegno progetti di Proof of Concept (PoC) a più ad alto impatto sociale ed economico per la costituzione di nuove realtà imprenditoriali. Le proposte progettuali presentate da gruppi di ricercatori dovranno essere coerenti con le tematiche di ricerca e innovazione dello Spoke e con la strategia di specializzazione intelligente (S3) delle regioni coinvolte.  La dotazione finanziaria complessiva è di 798,262 €, a valere sui fondi PNRR di NODES   Chi può partecipare Team proponente è composto da almeno tre ricercatori, tra i quali viene individuato il Responsabile di Progetto. Il Team dovrà afferente a un Ateneo promotore del Bando, che ricopra il ruolo di Soggetto Spoke o di Affiliato dello Spoke.  Iniziative ammissibili I progetti presentati dovranno avere un importo tra 90.000 e 150.000 euro, una durata massima di 14 mesi ed essere realizzati all’interno degli Atenei affiliati allo Spoke. Le sfide Le proposte progettuali dovranno riguardare i temi di ricerca e innovazione proposti dallo Spoke 1 su Mobilità sostenibile, sistemi di ricarica e gestione veicoli elettrici, e green hydrogen nonché su Aerospazio con tecnologie e strumenti per lo sviluppo di prodotti, applicazioni e servizi connessi a nano e micro satelliti ed all’impiego di dati satellitari.   Tempistiche Le domande di partecipazione possono essere presentate a partire dal 16 Novembre 2023 nelle finestre stabilite dal bando. La seconda finestra di presentazione si chiuderà il 09 Gennaio 2024 a seguito della quale verrà attivato iter di istruttoria e valutazione. Bando a graduatoria.   Modalità di presentazione Le Domande di Partecipazione dovranno essere presentate dai Responsabili di progetto inviandole alla mail di SpokePoC_Accademici_NODES_spoke1@polito.it  
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Clone of Call for Academic PoCs - Spoke 2
Supporting Proof of Concept (PoC) projects with a higher social and economic impact for the establishment of new businesses. Project proposals submitted by teams of researchers must be consistent with the research and innovation themes of the Spoke and the smart specialisation strategy (S3) of the regions involved. The total budget is EUR 1,080,747, from the PNRR funds of NODES.   Who can participate The proposing team is composed of at least three researchers, among whom the Project Manager is identified. The Team shall belong to a University promoting the Call for Proposals, and shall be a Spoke Subject or Spoke Affiliate.   Eligible Initiatives The projects submitted must be between EUR 50,000 and EUR 160,000, have a maximum duration of 14 months and be implemented within the universities affiliated to the Spoke.   Challenges Project proposals should relate to the research and innovation themes proposed by Spoke 2, whose objective is to implement and apply the Circular Economy to industrial system processes, in order to foster green and sustainable production.   Timing Applications may be submitted from 12 April 2023 in the windows established by the call. The first submission window will close on 16 June 2023, following which the preliminary assessment and evaluation process will be activated. Ranked call for applications.   Mode of presentation Applications should be submitted by Project Managers by sending them to the Spoke e-mail address:poc_accademici_nodes_spoke2@unito.it
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Bando PoC Accademici – Spoke 3 - II cut off
  Sostegno progetti di Proof of Concept (PoC) a più ad alto impatto sociale ed economico per la costituzione di nuove realtà imprenditoriali. Le proposte progettuali presentate da gruppi di ricercatori dovranno essere coerenti con le tematiche di ricerca e innovazione dello Spoke e con la strategia di specializzazione intelligente (S3) delle regioni coinvolte.  La dotazione finanziaria complessiva è di 715.365 €, a valere sui fondi PNRR di NODES Chi può partecipare Team proponente è composto da almeno tre ricercatori, tra i quali viene individuato il Responsabile di Progetto. Il Team dovrà afferente a un Ateneo promotore del Bando, che ricopra il ruolo di Soggetto Spoke o di Affiliato dello Spoke.  Iniziative ammissibili I progetti presentati dovranno avere un importo tra 50.000 e 125.000 euro, una durata massima di 14 mesi ed essere realizzati all’interno degli Atenei affiliati allo Spoke.  Le sfide Le proposte progettuali dovranno riguardare i temi di ricerca e innovazione proposti dallo Spoke 3, ovvero rivolgersi allo sviluppo sostenibile e digitale dell’industria turistica e culturale, e dei settori industriali tessile e moda, recuperando aspetti legati alla cultura e alla storia dei territori coinvolti.  Tempistiche Le domande di partecipazione possono essere presentate a partire dal 16 Novembre 2023 nelle finestre stabilite dal bando. La seconda finestra di presentazione si chiuderà il 09 Gennaio 2024 a seguito della quale verrà attivato iter di istruttoria e valutazione. Bando a graduatoria. Modalità di presentazione Le Domande di Partecipazione dovranno essere presentate dai Responsabili di progetto inviandole alla mail di SpokePOC_Accademici_NODES_spoke3@uninsubria.it  
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Events

Discover all the events of NODES, the Spokes, and its ecosystem, and participate from north to south.

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Favorire la crescita delle PMI del futuro: strategie e pratiche di Open Innovation per il successo aziendale
Una tavola rotonda per offrire alle imprese le opportunità dell'open innovation Strategie e pratiche di Open Innovation per il successo aziendale: ecco il tema centrale dell'evento dedicato alle imprese dal titolo Favorire la crescita delle PMI del futuro strategie e pratiche di Open Innovation per il successo aziendale organizzato dallo Spoke 7 in collaborazione con l'Università degli Studi di Torino e il Centro Estero Internazionale Piemonte.   La tavola rotonda, introdotta da Luisa Torri, responsabile scientifico dello Spoke 7 di NODES, inizierà alle ore 14.30 e vedrà numerosi ospiti discutere di come l'open innovation possa essere un'opportunità per il mondo dell'impresa, in particolare quello legato alle tematiche dell'agroindustria secondaria.   L'evento si terrà giovedì 30 Novembre 2023, ore 14:30-17 nella Sala Blu del Rettorato dell'Università degli Studi di Torino (Via Verdi 8 - Torino).    PROGRAMMA   14:30  Registrazione degli ospiti    14:45  Apertura lavori  Luisa Torri, Responsabile Scientifico, Spoke 7 - NODES   14:50 Introduzione alle strategie di Open Innovation: Carlo Boccazzi Varotto, Presidente, Hackability  Francesca Montagna, Associate professor of Innovation Management, POLITO Luca Bolognini - Director of Digital Engineering and Innovation, AizoOn Technology Consulting   15:50 Tavola Rotonda: “Orizzonti aperti: storie di successo nell'open innovation dalle start-up alle PMI Moderatore: Omar Safi, Project Manager of Market Intelligence and Strategic Markets Development Area , Ceipiemont Giuseppe Pacotto, CEO, Tesi Square Lorenzo Picco, Fondatore, Vortex  Ibrahim Osmani, CEO, Origosat Felice Fulvio Faraci, Presidente e Amministratore Delegato, Metroconsult   16:30 Discussione e conclusioni   Per iscrizioni cliccare qui sotto:   ISCRIVITI QUI   

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Climate crisis and social movements: Nodes dialogues with COSMO Climate Change Observatory of Social MObilization
On 29 and 30 November 2023, Spoke 3 - Tourism and Culture Industry, will hold an event entitled: “Climate crisis and social movements: a meeting of perspectives” at the University of Insubria in Como Sant'Abbondio ” The NODES Ecosystem - Spoke 3 dialogues with COSMO Climate Change Observatory of Social MObilization. The event, organized by Valentina Albanese, Stefano Fanetti and Roberta Minazzi (part of the Spoke 3 research staff), will be divided into three moments.   The first session of the event will emphasize the theme of active citizenship and the ability to solicit political reflection on the sustainability of environmental heritage and natural conservation (archaeological and historical places, landscape) and will try to offer an idea on how active citizenship moves to improve educational, economic and cultural life enrichment processes. The works will be opened by the lectio magistralis of Prof. Farhana Sultana of Syracuse University in New York.   The second session will focus on social movements for environmental sustainability and will have the aim of promoting their knowledge and diffusion, also keeping track of their results and the critical issues that these movements face both in legal terms and as economic and environmental consequences following of their actions. This slot of the event will host, among others, the speech by Valentina Jacometti, researcher and contact person for WP3 Research activities for Spoke 3, entitled: "The financing of climate controversies".   The third session will see the succession of different work perspectives and will host, among other reports, that of Barbara Pozzo, Insubria teacher and ressearch & innovation project manager, entitled: "New Silk Road and decarbonisation: the role of NGOs in challenge of sustainability". Furthermore, the theme of digital space as a place for the analysis and diffusion of social movements for sustainability will be explored in depth. On the occasion of the event, enriched by the reports of academics and activists, the COSMO observatory will finally be launched which aims to collect bibliographic, visual and informative material on the link between social movements and climate change in Italy, monitoring the new cognitive territories in which the movements manifest themselves and tracing the way in which they face the challenges and problems that characterize environmental sustainability in Italy.  

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Sustainable and Circular Economy - The Case of the Textile Industry
Spoke 3 - Tourism and Culture Industry has organized an event entitled : "Sustainable and Circular Economy - The Case of the Textile Industry".   The day will be divided into two sessions (morning and afternoon).   In the first session, researchers from the University of Insubria will discuss together with researchers from other Italian (University of Milan) and foreign (University of Edinburgh - Scotland, Rutgers University - New Jersey-US) universities on various topics including: economics circularity, consumer ethics and ethical codes in the fashion sector.   During the morning, Prof. Barbara Pozzo, scientific director of Spoke 3, will give a speech entitled: "The challenges of sustainability for companies in the textile-fashion sector: the NODES Project"; while Prof. Valentina Jacometti, head of Nodes WP3, will talk about: "Circular Economy and the Fashion Industry: the case of waste".   During the conference, in addition to the NODES Project, two projects will also be presented: "Private international law and circular economy: the case of the fast fashion industry" and "Responsible contracting".   In the afternoon session, hosted at the Como Chamber of Commerce, stakeholders and local companies will present their experiences on sustainability, circular economy, traceability and gender equality in the textile sector.   Registrations must be received no later than November 24, 2023.   See the attached program Iscriviti all'evento