Rewind & Grow, the matchmaking event dedicated to agrifood An unmissable opportunity, promoted by Spoke 7 NODES, to connect teams and investors focused on sustainable innovation in the food sector. Discover innovative projects and engage with those who are fueling the future of the sector.   Meet startups ready to share successes and lessons learned in the field: a stimulating environment where critical thinking and openness to change are key.   For investors, it's an opportunity to discover high-potential agrifood initiatives, evaluate growth strategies, and diversify their portfolio with sustainable solutions.   For project teams, the event is a showcase to showcase their progress, receive direct feedback, and build partnerships capable of accelerating the journey to market.   Register now here to reserve your place: REGISTRATION HERE   The event is held in Italian.   The event is organized by SPOKE 7, with the support of the Italian Research and Development Institute, *beeco, and ToSeed & Partners. Institutional partner: InnovUp.

The acceleration program for agrifood tech starts Applications for 0to1 Acceleration Sprint, the new acceleration program promoted by NODES Spoke 7, are open until July 13, 2025. The initiative is aimed at startups and innovative projects in the agrifood tech sector and aims to strengthen their market positioning, promoting access to investments and the creation of strategic relationships. Launch event The program will be inaugurated on July 15, 2025, from 9:30 to 12:30, with an in-person event at the Cavallerizza Reale (UNITO), Via Verdi 9, Turin. Registration is mandatory through the form.   Program objectives and recipients “0to1 Acceleration Sprint” aims to: Support innovative projects in the validation and development of the business model; Promote matchmaking with investors and strategic partners; Promote access to new opportunities for growth and investment; Support the development of solutions in the Green Food, Smart Food and Healthy Food sectors. The program is aimed at: Proof of Concept, Startups and Spin-offs, even those not yet established; Projects that propose innovative solutions for the agri-food industry, in particular in the sectors: Sustainable production (Green Food), Intelligent systems and transformation 4.0/5.0 (Smart Food) and Safe and healthy foods (Healthy Food). Interested startups can apply by completing the online registration form no later than 13 July 2025 (11:59 p.m.).   How it works The program will be held from July 15 to November 30, 2025 in hybrid mode, with 12 online workshops on vertical topics; Personalized Mentorship and business model support; In-person events for the launch, matchmaking with investors (October) and the final Demo Day (November) at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo.   Timeline and deadlines     •    Call opening: 30 June 2025     •    Closing of applications: 13 July 2025, 11.59pm     •    Launch event: 15 July 2025 – Cavallerizza Reale, Turin     •    Matchmaking with investors: October 2025     •    Concluding Demo Day: November 2025 – Pollenzo (CN) For more information: nodes@unisg.it | 0to1@beecofarm.it The program is made with the support of ISIRES, *beeco and ToSeed & Partners, key players in the agrifood tech innovation ecosystem.   APPLY HERE  

The collaborative work between the Polytechnic and Panacea Social Forum continues As part of our research on the reuse of byproducts from Piedmont's secondary agro-industry, we're starting to develop the technical data sheet for apple pomace. This tool will allow us to recognize pomace—the residue from fruit pressing—as a reusable byproduct, capable of being used in new food production processes.   Thanks to the technical support of the Chemical Laboratory of the Turin Chamber of Commerce and Ecocerved, the factsheet will allow us to valorize the pomace produced by Cascina Danesa—a company specializing in the production of organic juices and ciders—by reusing it in the creation of new circular baked goods, developed in collaboration between the Polytechnic University of Turin and Panacea Social Farm.   The factsheet will represent a concrete tool for the companies involved and a replicable model for other byproducts, thus contributing to building a circular economy that fosters synergy between small local producers and promotes sustainability. The initiative is part of the appl[e]ause research, developed by Cristian Campagnaro and Raffaele Passaro of the Department of Architecture and Design at the Polytechnic University of Turin, part of the PNRR NODES – Spoke 7 project.   The process of creating the card will be presented during the webinar By-products and sustainable development, organized by Unioncamere Piemonte and the Chemical Laboratory of the Turin Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for Thursday, July 10.   Attend the event

A seminar on sustainability in Pavia: an integrated approach for the future of the planet On June 20, 2025, at Simbiosi – Innovation Center Giulio Natta in Giussago (PV), an unmissable event will be held for those interested in the sustainable future of our society.   The seminar, open both in presence (with mandatory registration by June 9 at this link) and online without the need for registration, it will offer an in-depth overview of sustainability through an integrated approach that embraces the entire supply chain, from industry to health.   During the day we will talk about: sustainable technologies for efficient use of environmental resources; circular economy strategies and waste valorization; extraction of bioactive molecules with nutraceutical and therapeutic potential, also in the fight against malnutrition. The program also includes a guided tour of Simbiosi, a unique opportunity to discover green technologies already in operation, immersed in a natural environment consistent with the values ​​of innovation and environmental responsibility. Simbiosi was born from agro-environmental research projects and today presents itself as a point of reference in the application of sustainable solutions for industry, public services and the real estate sector.   With the concept of "Environment Producers", it promotes the conscious use of natural resources, the reduction of emissions, the valorization of waste and the protection of biodiversity. An event not to be missed for those who want to be a protagonist of the ecological transition.   Register by June 9th to participate in person! Or follow the event online, without the need to register.