Accelerating the evolution of the mobility of the future by leveraging artificial intelligence and sustainability. This is the goal behind the 4^th edition of the call for start-ups of Digital Factory, a platform promoted by Crédit Agricole Auto Bank Group, the mobility bank controlled by CA Personal Finance & Mobility, and I3P, the Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino.

Presented at Viva Technology 2025, Europe’s largest event dedicated to start-ups – where I3P is an ecosystem partner – held on June 11-14 in Paris, the new call is titled “The Future of Auto Finance: AI, Integration and Sustainability”. The call targets innovative start-ups and companies from across Europe ready to propose cutting-edge solutions for the mobility and vehicle finance sectors. This year’s edition places special emphasis on Italy, France and Spain – countries where CA Auto Bank Group plans to deepen its innovation commitment and market presence.

The opportunities of the initiative

Selected participants will have the opportunity to collaborate directly with CA Auto Bank and Drivalia, the Group’s rental and mobility company, to develop a Proof-of-Concept (PoC), a pilot project that can potentially pave the way for a business relationship with the Group. Younger start-ups may additionally gain access to one of I3P’s incubation paths, receiving strategic mentoring, training and valuable network connections.

The Digital Factory platform looks for innovative solutions and technologies to drive digital transformation for CA Auto Bank and Drivalia, speeding up their internal innovation processes. The previous edition of the initiative has proven successful, with over 150 proposals gathered in 2024 and 6 start-ups selected for joint testing of their innovative solutions. The initiative belongs within the scope of Start&Pulse, Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility’s European program dedicated to start-ups and innovation.

The areas of interest

The new call, available on the Digital Factory website, is aimed at start-ups and innovative companies with cutting-edge solutions in key areas such as:

• Conversational AI and chatbots
• Advanced cybersecurity
• Integration of sustainability principles in ESG
• Mobility and vehicle fleet management
• Optimization of operational processes
• Document management and processing
• Dynamic pricing systems for the rental industry
• Legal management and regulatory compliance
• Improvement of corporate welfare.

Submissions of innovative projects must be submitted by August 6, 2025 through the Digital Factory website. Evaluation and selection of projects will take place by the end of September, and meetings with selected companies will begin in October. Participation is free and documents can be submitted in Italian or English.

Evolving into the future

“Innovation has always been part of CA Auto Bank Group’s DNA. We firmly believe that startups – thanks to their disruptive energy and rapid development – are essential for anticipating the challenges of future mobility,” said Giacomo Carelli, CEO and General Manager of CA Auto Bank. “The launch of the new Digital Factory call, made possible also through the valuable collaboration with I3P, will allow us to integrate the most promising ideas and strengthen our leadership in an ever-evolving sector.”

“This new initiative continues the successful, long-standing collaboration between the Politecnico di Torino’s incubator and CA Auto Bank Group – creating value for all stakeholders“, commented Giuseppe Scellato, President of I3P. “It serves both the international bank’s need for cutting-edge technological solutions and the innovative startups we work with daily to develop their potential. Drawing on our 25+ years of experience in innovation, we stand ready to identify and support the most promising talents throughout this journey”.

180 Degree Consulting Turin is excited to announce the opening of applications for new projects to be developed during the 2024-2025 academic year. We are a student-led consulting organization based in Turin, committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the social sector.

Who we are

Part of a global network operating in over 35 countries, 180 Degree Consulting Turin consists of university students from various disciplines, including economics, management, social sciences, and engineering. Our mission is to support non-profits, social enterprises, and impact-driven initiatives by offering high-quality consulting services for free.

Our offer

For the 2024-2025 academic year, we offer members of Torino Social Impact the opportunity to collaborate on projects aimed at enhancing the social impact of their initiatives. Here are some of the services we provide:

• Market and Competitor Analysis: We conduct in-depth studies to better understand your operating environment and identify growth opportunities.
• Fundraising Strategies: We assist in planning and implementing effective fundraising campaigns.
• Communication and Marketing Plans: We develop strategies to improve visibility and engagement with stakeholders.
• Operational Efficiency: We optimize internal processes to enhance productivity and impact.
• Development of New Services or Products: We support the ideation and planning of new offerings that address community needs.

How to collaborate

Collaborating with us is simple and free of charge. Our approach includes:

• Initial Meeting: Brainstorming sessions to understand your needs and identify priority areas for intervention.
• Project Definition: Creating a detailed work plan and defining specific project objectives.
• Execution and Monitoring: Implementing the proposed solutions and continuously monitoring progress with regular feedback.
• Final Evaluation: Presenting the results achieved and recommendations for the future.

Why choose 180 Degree Consulting Turin

Partnering with us means benefiting from a fresh and dynamic approach, enriched by the innovative perspectives of our students. Our team is driven by a strong passion for social change and a commitment to making a difference. Each project is an exciting challenge and an opportunity to grow alongside our partners.

Contact us

For more information and to submit your project application, please visit our website or contact us via email at turin@180dc.org

Women and young people are the most vulnerable. Jobs and development among the outcomes of the leading Italian organization in financial inclusion.

Over 9,000 beneficiaries and 3,600 jobs created in 14 years thanks to PerMicro’s support.

In 2024 alone, PerMicro supported 3,030 projects with more than €35 million in funding: 39% of funded businesses are led by women and 31% by young people under 35, confirming PerMicro’s focus on the most vulnerable.

Benigno Imbriano, CEO of PerMicro: “In 2024, for the first time in its history, PerMicro achieved a balanced budget. This is a new starting point for future challenges and growth opportunities.”

Turin, June 11, 2025 – Financial inclusion can profoundly transform the economic and social conditions of individuals and communities. This is the key takeaway from the new impact study presented today by PerMicro, Italy’s largest financial inclusion company, which provides credit to individuals in vulnerable conditions. The study was conducted by Triadi, a spin-off of the Politecnico di Milano focused on innovation and social impact.

The research examined the effects of PerMicro’s activities from 2009 to 2022, revealing how accessible credit acts as a tangible driver of empowerment, economic stability, and social cohesion, creating opportunities especially for women, young people under 35, and migrants.

The findings were presented today in Turin at the Ersel Banca Privata headquarters, with the participation of PerMicro shareholders including Fondazione Sviluppo e Crescita CRT, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, and Narval Investimenti. The event provided an opportunity to discuss the social and economic value of financial inclusion in Italy. Key speakers included Francesca Giubergia (Chair of PerMicro), Benigno Imbriano (CEO of PerMicro), Mario Calderini (Professor at Politecnico di Milano and Director of Tiresia), Gabriele Guzzetti (General Director of Triadi), Alberto Eichholzer (Head of Finance at Compagnia di San Paolo), Cristina di Bari (Chair of Fondazione Sviluppo e Crescita CRT), and Guido Giubergia (Chair of Ersel Banca Privata and Narval Investimenti).

Key Social Impact Results of PerMicro (2009–2022)

Since its founding in 2007, PerMicro has issued more than 40,000 loans totaling over €336 million.

The study shows that between 2009 and 2022, over 9,000 individuals and micro-enterprises—originally excluded from traditional banking—benefited from PerMicro’s credit. In these 14 years, PerMicro recorded an average annual growth of 30% in funding, increasing from €1.5 million in 2009 to €26 million in 2022. A total of 3,601 jobs were created through businesses launched with PerMicro’s support, involving women, youth under 35, and foreign nationals.

The study confirms microcredit as an effective tool against precariousness: more than 1,700 entrepreneurs improved their working conditions, and over 2,500 reported increased monthly income.

Public systems also benefit: income and consumption growth generated by PerMicro-supported activities led to an estimated €123 million in additional tax revenue (income and consumption taxes). Reduced dependence on welfare led to public savings of €18.3 million.

2024 Highlights

In 2024, PerMicro supported 3,030 projects for families and small entrepreneurs, disbursing over €35 million. This represents a 14% increase in support to microenterprises and an 8% increase in support to families compared to 2023.

PerMicro continues to focus on vulnerable groups: 39% of funded businesses in 2024 were led by women (up from 37% in 2023), and 31% by individuals under 35—including 57 under the age of 26.

The impact of 2024 projects will be assessed 24–36 months after funding to capture long-term outcomes.

The Broader Context

Italy’s microfinance sector continues to face challenges. According to Banca Etica’s analysis of 2022 Bank of Italy data, around 3% of families—about 600,000 households or 1.3 million people—lack access to banking services. While over 500,000 families gained access to current accounts between 2020 and 2022, financial exclusion remains concentrated in southern regions and among lower-income households: 77% of excluded families earn less than €17,000 annually.

In this context, microfinance proves a key tool in reducing inequality, promoting social justice, and strengthening the national economy. Expanding access to credit means restoring dignity, enabling participation, and building a more resilient and inclusive economy focused on the common good.

Leadership Commentary

Francesca Giubergia, Chair of PerMicro:
“PerMicro is Italy’s largest financial inclusion company, providing credit to vulnerable individuals nationwide, with a mission rooted in social inclusion. Though small compared to financial giants, we are unique in Italy—and even Europe. I thank Prof. Calderini and Dr. Guzzetti for quantifying the impact PerMicro has achieved.”

Benigno Imbriano, CEO of PerMicro:
“2024 marked our first-ever balanced budget. This isn’t a finish line but a new beginning. We believe our model can sustainably generate replicable economic and social value. The figures presented by the Politecnico di Milano team confirm this—we move forward with determination, aiming to solidify our financial base and expand our social impact through credit.”

Prof. Mario Calderini, Politecnico di Milano:
“Measuring social impact is not an endpoint—it’s a tool to understand change and refine strategies. Our findings offer a foundation to evaluate the past and future of microcredit’s role in economic and social inclusion. The evaluation done with PerMicro shows how impact measurement can drive continuous improvement.”

Guido Giubergia, Chair of Ersel Banca Privata and Narval Investimenti:
“It’s a great satisfaction to celebrate this milestone. Eighteen years ago, together with Fondazione Paideia, we founded PerMicro to offer a viable path to economic inclusion. Today, we can proudly say it has become a self-sustaining reality. This balance point reflects the maturity of our model—social impact proves business can also be a force for good.”

Cristina Di Bari, Chair of Fondazione Sviluppo e Crescita CRT:
“Our foundation has supported PerMicro since 2009 to broaden access to credit for those seeking to escape financial instability. Whether starting a microenterprise or managing household challenges, we aim to empower communities. The long-term data confirms that social finance can and must respond to the needs of the often-overlooked yet active middle segment of society.”

Alberto Anfossi, Secretary General, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo:
“PerMicro’s mission—providing credit to the unbanked—is challenging to achieve through market tools alone, yet addresses a significant social need. After a long journey, PerMicro now operates sustainably through self-financing. We’re proud to have supported this achievement with our patient capital.”

About the Research Methodology

Since 2015, PerMicro has engaged in a structured impact measurement journey with the Politecnico di Milano, now led by the Triadi spin-off. After an initial phase covering loans from 2009–2014, the assessment was gradually expanded and, since 2021, has become systematic, with annual evaluations conducted 24–36 months after loan disbursement. This method ensures not only accountability but also deeper insights for improving future interventions.

The microgravity environment offers unique conditions and opportunities to accelerate technological innovation, with significant results in fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, materials science, human research, and satellite communications. These opportunities, once the exclusive domain of government space agencies or large corporations, are now increasingly accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Thanks to end-to-end services provided by specialized organizations, access to experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) and in orbit is becoming available not only to universities and startups but also to traditional businesses. Companies specializing in the space sector offer standardized platforms for transporting, installing, and managing microgravity projects, making prior space expertise unnecessary. This shift democratizes innovation and broadens the frontiers of research.

Through firsthand accounts, shared insights, and a discussion on future challenges and opportunities, this free event – organized by Voyager Technologies Europe and ESA BIC Turin, hosted at the Politecnico di Torino’s incubator (I3P), and supported by the Piedmont Region through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) – will offer an in-depth overview of research and innovation in the microgravity environment, guiding participants toward new perspectives in the sector.

How to Participate
The event will take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, in person at the Sala Agorà of the I3P incubator, located within the Politecnico di Torino campus, accessible via two pedestrian entrances: Corso Castelfidardo 30 and Via Borsellino 53/N.

Participation is free, but registration on Eventbrite is required.

Program

5:00 PM | Guest Welcome

5:10 PM | Welcome Remarks and Introduction

• Leo Italiano, Senior Consultant at I3P and Program Manager at ESA BIC Turin

• Olga Moraru, Business Development Manager at Voyager Technologies Europe

5:20 PM | Presentations – “Made in Space – Opportunities”

• “Microgravity as a Development Environment for Advanced Materials and Critical Technologies: The ISS and Starlab Platforms Driving Innovation”
  Speaker: Andrea Scudiero, Senior System Engineer at Voyager Technologies Europe

• “Experiments in Orbit and Biotechnologies”
  Speaker: Leonardo Barillaro, Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering

5:50 PM | Q&A Session with the Audience

6:00 PM | Closing Remarks

With the support of Filatura Bertoglio I. s.a.s, the collaboration of Impresa Minero Re Guido Ponteggi, and under the direction of KEART – Keep an eye on art, starting June 16, 2025, at the Sanctuary of Oropa, an open-to-the-public worksite will begin, turning restoration into a shared story.

The Project

The Sanctuary of Oropa is preparing to welcome a special restoration project: the sundial of the Ancient Basilica, a silent symbol of the passage of time and a witness to the site’s spiritual and artistic history, will undergo a significant conservation intervention carried out by Mnemosyne Servizi from Turin.

The operation, made possible thanks to the support of Filatura Bertoglio Italo s.a.s., and with provisional structures provided by Minero Re Guido Ponteggi, will be enhanced by a communication project curated by KEART – Keep an eye on art, a company specialized in telling the stories of cultural heritage conservation, making them accessible through the language of art and visual storytelling.

The sundial thus becomes a unique storyteller, giving voice to time through care and narrative. For about two months, the worksite will function as an open-air laboratory: informational panels, QR codes linking to a website section with real-time updates, multimedia content, and expert insights will guide visitors in discovering the restoration in progress.

In particular, don’t miss the event on Friday, July 25 at 7:00 PM, open to all those interested—a special occasion where the work done will be presented and the restorer will be available to answer any questions and curiosities.

A real-time story of rediscovery and enhancement, engaging the community, pilgrims, and tourists alike, offering everyone a unique opportunity to participate and learn.

For info and updates:
www.keart.it | hello@keart.it | +39 392 8388742

CIAC Formazione has been supporting those ready to start over for more than fifty years. Young people, adults, job seekers, and those looking to build new skills: everyone finds listening, care, and new opportunities here.

With Cristina Ghiringhello – General Manager – we discover how gentle leadership can change lives, creating a community that grows together.

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

Breaking Jail is a cultural and social project promoted by Fashion Team SRL Società Benefit, taking place from June 27 to 29, 2025, at Green Pea in Turin.

The aim is to restore visibility, dignity, and value to the professional training paths developed within penitentiary institutions, through a public event that centers on work, art, and human relationships.

Through an exhibition, a public talk, artistic performances, and convivial moments, Breaking Jail creates a space for dialogue between “inside” and “outside,” promoting a culture of reintegration and contributing to the reduction of stigma and recidivism.

The initiative stems from the desire to transform often-invisible experiences into stories of collective rebirth, offering citizens the opportunity to meet organizations working every day in the social, educational, and artisanal sectors within the prison system.

PROGRAMME

Friday, June 27 – Official Opening (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
The opening evening of Breaking Jail.
At 7:00 PM, the public talk “Creating to Rebuild – Work, Art and Dignity Beyond Bars” will take place, presenting the goals, values, and organizations involved in the project. The panel will feature speakers from institutions, universities, and the third sector, fostering a rich and direct discussion.
From 8:00 PM, the exhibition gallery opens to the public, showcasing products and materials created in the internal workshops of various prisons.

Saturday, June 28 – Exhibitions (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
A full day dedicated to showcasing products crafted within prison-based training programs. Each participating organization will host its own stand to present its work, share its mission, and offer visitors the opportunity to purchase the displayed items.
Also on view: a photographic exhibition by Ranzani, offering a powerful and authentic look inside life in correctional institutions.

Sunday, June 29 – Exhibitions and Fashion Show (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
The final day continues with exhibitions at each stand starting from 2:00 PM. At 5:30 PM, a fashion show will feature garments and accessories made within penitentiary institutions, providing the public with a unique moment of storytelling through fashion.

MyOrango is bringing the Generative Breakfast to Turin for the first time—an event that blends books, inspiration, and authentic connections.

The gathering will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 9:00 AM at Tomato Urban Retreat (via Silvio Pellico 11), a welcoming space in the heart of the city, perfect for starting the day with inspiration and energy.

Designed for freelancers, professionals, and enthusiasts of the publishing and cultural world, the Generative Breakfast is a format that centers around encounters between people, words, and visions—all over a good breakfast. It’s a chance to slow down, engage in meaningful conversations, and be surprised by unexpected insights.

The special guest will be Tiziana Rubano, author of “The Leadership of Duties: Simone Weil’s Thought for the Care of Contemporary Organizations”, who will share the essence of her work and engage in dialogue with attendees.

But the real protagonist is you: bring a book that left a mark on you, share its story, listen to others’ stories, and discover new reads in a collective moment of exchange and reflection. All of this will be accompanied by a complimentary breakfast, in an informal and generative atmosphere.

Tickets available here.

The Turin-based Gerla group inaugurates its first vegetal-based restaurant: a new gastronomic address that combines health, taste and agricultural tradition, under the banner of an innovation that involves the brand’s entire entrepreneurial project.

Gerla 1927 launches a new challenge in the heart of Turin. Starting on Thursday 5 June, Gerla Green opens to the public, the group’s first restaurant designed with a predominantly vegetable footprint and entirely devoted to sustainability. Located at 78 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, the new space will offer a gastronomic experience combining healthy cuisine, aesthetic attention and respect for the earth, in a format that is contemporary yet faithful to the brand’s history.

‘Focusing on vegetal-based cuisine,’ explains general manager Stefano Chiodi Latini, ’means not only following the evolution of taste and food wellness, but also expanding the group’s identity by offering a proposal that is attentive to the products of the earth in all our premises.’

With Gerla Green, the group reinforces an entrepreneurial vision that over the years has re-launched some of the city’s most iconic brands – from Caffè Platti to Norman, from Dezzutto to La Pista – flanking the historical tradition with a constant path of updating and training, also through the Gerla Academy.

President Roberto Munnia continues, explaining the sense of the initiative: ‘Vegetable is not just a fashion, but a cultural and gastronomic opportunity. Turin and Piedmont boast a great agricultural tradition, which already in the historical cuisine of the Savoy family emphasised biodiversity. With this new project, we want to open a space that speaks the language of the earth with elegance and substance‘.

Gerla Green will be open from Monday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a continuous proposal from breakfast to aperitif. A new piece in the city’s gastronomic map, which aims to make vegetable the protagonist, without extremism, but with taste and identity to further strengthen the synergy between the group’s premises: an innovative protein and genuine breakfast based on Scandinavian suggestions such as the Danish smørrebrød will be proposed, which will stand out from traditional cafeterias, with a selection of Lavazza coffee. Moreover, thanks to the collaboration with the two Suki restaurants acquired by the Gerla group (in Via Rodi and Via Amendola), a sushi man on view will prepare lunches and aperitifs based on poke and sushi, both traditional and vegetarian.

A ‘healty’ break in a historical and Savoy city is the declination to the future necessary for true ‘innovation’ in the food sector.

In an age of misinformation and distrust, journalism can generate positive impact. In Turin, thanks to the Impact Journalism Spring Lab promoted by Torino Social Impact and the “Giorgio Bocca” Master’s in Journalism, a new way of reporting the world is taking shape: constructive, solution-oriented, and capable of fostering trust and change. With international guests like Richard Addy, storytelling becomes a tool for transformation.

Read the article by Daria Capitani on Vita

In Turin, profit and non-profit organizations come together through Buy Social Torino, a platform launched within the Torino Social Impact network to promote a responsible supply chain. A bridge between different worlds that share common goals and a drive for social innovation.

The project aims to highlight cooperatives, social enterprises, and benefit corporations by creating meaningful connections with for-profit businesses. It’s a pilot initiative that reflects the local culture, intentionality, and transformation—because generating impact is not just an ethical choice, but a strategic one.

Read the article by Daria Capitani on Vita.

The peer-learning sessions of the European Projects Hub for the Social Economy continue—an initiative co-designed with Weco Impresa Sociale and supported by the Chamber of Commerce of Turin and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

On May 28, a new session was held at Vol.To, dedicated to the AMIF – Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, one of the main financial instruments of the European Union to support policies aimed at including third-country nationals.

What is the AMIF call?

The AMIF programme funds projects that aim to improve the social, economic, and cultural integration of migrants in EU Member States. It forms part of the Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion 2021–2027 and the Joint Implementation Plan of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, with the goal of fostering more inclusive, cohesive, and resilient societies.

The currently open call provides a total budget of €34 million and supports project proposals under five strategic topics:

1. socio-economic integration of migrant women
2. access to healthcare
3. development of digital skills
4. complementary pathways related to education
5. support to child protection systems for migrant minors

Actions must be carried out through transnational partnerships involving public and private actors (NGOs, training institutions, local authorities, migrant-led organizations), strengthening cooperation among European countries.

The workshop

The workshop focused in particular on three of the five topics: the integration of migrant women, healthcare, and digital skills.

After the presentation of the AMIF programme, two good practices from the local area were shared:

1. ERI – European Research Institute, with the SAFER project
2. Caritas and S-NODI, with the GROWTH project

A technical session followed, outlining the key features of the call, the application process, and what makes a project proposal competitive—with an eye on the submission deadline: 16 September 2025.

The day concluded with a project design lab, where participants worked in small groups to develop project ideas, applying the value chain model: inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact.

Through events like this, the Hub continues to serve as a reference point for making Europe more accessible to local organisations—strengthening their ability to successfully navigate and access European funding opportunities.

Find out more about Torino Social Impact European Projects Hub!

For the first time in Italy, a national survey delves into the real-life experiences of nonprofit organizations when it comes to legacy giving. Promoted by the Testamento Solidale Committee in collaboration with VITA, the initiative aims to gather insights on volumes, trends, strategies, and communication approaches within the Third Sector.

This is a valuable opportunity for nonprofits to contribute to strengthening collective knowledge and improving fundraising and outreach strategies across the country.

Who can participate
The survey is intended for organizations that have received at least one legacy donation or carried out awareness campaigns on the topic.

How long does it take
Only 15 minutes. You can pause and resume the questionnaire from the same device/browser.

Deadline
You have time until May 30, 2025 to complete the survey.

Why your voice matters
The results will be presented in September 2025, during the International Legacy Giving Day, and published on testamentosolidale.org and vita.it. Participants will also receive early access to the final report.

Data collection is handled by Eumetra. All responses are anonymous and will be analyzed only in aggregated form.

Don’t let others tell your story—share your own experience.
Take the survey now and help raise awareness of the impact of legacy giving in the Italian nonprofit world.

Start of the path for the creation of a Community of Practice

We live in complex social systems

We live in turbulent times, dominated by uncertainties and increasingly volatile phenomena that constantly increase complexity in all organizations. The latter find themselves operating in highly dynamic environments in which the  relevant variables can be numerous, difficult to predict in their evolutions.

Every day we are confronted with complexity

In this scenario, it is unthinkable to govern organizations with rigid models and tools or, even worse, to think of “navigating by sight”. It is necessary to understand and proactively adapt to the external context, dealing with complexity on a daily basis.

Complexity, not complication

Complexity  is not a problem to be eliminated, but a challenge to be managed and an opportunity to be exploited to make the organization better able to face the challenges it faces.

It is necessary to know how to recognize, diagnose, and deal with it, adopting appropriate and consistent actions and behaviors.

Social Complexity

Today, all organizations must be able to recognize and “navigate social complexity.” All the new challenges related to environmental and social sustainability, climate and health emergencies, new poverty, population aging, overcoming gender barriers, etc., oblige organizations to: design, develop, manage and implement complex solutions capable of responding to different and varied criteria (e.g. SDGs. CSRD, Eu Taxonomy, etc.); manage services that are increasingly structurally complex; interact with a plurality of other actors (e.g. companies, Public Administration, private social sector, benefit corporations, Third Sector entities, etc.) for the development of interventions, referring to different systems of interest, even conflictual, which generate real integrated and hybrid value chains; devise and implement, in a systemic key, policies and/or strategies for generating medium-long term value, adapting the operating methods and management skills to the latter.

Survey within the Torino Social Impact network as the first step of a broader path

The Foundation, together with the research group of the Complexity Education Project, intends to investigate how managers, entrepreneurs and professionals who are part of the TSI network perceive social complexity, relate to it and how they manage complex phenomena within their organizations.

The aim is to investigate how these actors address emerging social challenges, with which tools they identify complex scenarios and how they optimize available resources.

Through this survey, the partners also intend to understand how the above organizations:

• map the dynamics of complex social networks;
• apply models of adaptation to contexts of change;
• develop strategic solutions to deal with unforeseen and complex situations.

The survey is the first step of a broader path aimed at establishing a community of practices on social complexity that allows to define and adopt new approaches to complexity, providing concrete tools to make effective decisions in order to develop new mindsets of social complexity.

To participate in the survey, click here

You will have until 30 September to fill out the questionnaire.

Thank you for your cooperation!

In a sea of indifference, even a single drop of hope can spark change.

Since 2018, La Goccia di Lube has been an active player in Turin’s impact economy ecosystem, promoting the social and professional reintegration of inmates nearing the end of their sentences. By providing guidance, active listening, and building a network of solid relationships, the association works to reduce recidivism and restore dignity to those seeking a fresh start.

In this episode of Bench-Mark, Founder Adriano Moraglio reflects on how employment can serve as a bridge between the past and a renewed future.

Do not miss the interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

On Saturday, May 24, the TOHOUSING+ Hackathon—a design marathon organized by the Fondazione per l’Architettura / Torino in collaboration with the Associazione Quore—came to a close with the announcement of the winning team.

The hackathon unfolded overnight at the future co-housing site TOHOUSING+, located at Corso Farini 20. The project, led and designed by architect Walter Fazzalari, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The overnight marathon brought together young professionals in a collaborative design experience with a strong social impact. The challenge focused on the entrance portal to the facility: an architectural and symbolic element conceived as an urban “calling card” facing the city.

The winning team, “Place in the Light”—composed of Nicolò Capece, Domenico Tramontana, and Filippo Zimarro—was selected for the following reasons, as stated by the jury:
“For using light as the central subject of the project, shaping and breaking it down like a kaleidoscope of diversity; for merging the concept of a design project with that of an installation; and for their attention to the relationship between interior spaces and the external city.”

A special mention went to “Il Faro” by Flavio Schettino and Tommaso Grossi:
“For highlighting the theme of home with warmth and a sense of belonging, and for making sharing a core element of the project.”

During the long night of work, multidisciplinary teams—including architects, designers, artists, and graphic designers—transformed the space into a workshop of ideas. Their proposals placed the dignity of living at the center, moving beyond aesthetics to tell stories of connection, inclusion, and the future.

“The hackathon that brought the ToHousing+ construction site to life for one night,” said Alessandro Battaglia, President of Associazione Quore, “was not just a challenge, but the process that will give our project a ‘calling card’—a creative architectural element connecting the city and neighborhood, representing who we are and what we stand for. For that, we are deeply grateful to the Fondazione per l’Architettura.”

“With TOHOUSING+ Hackathon, we aimed to create space for design that goes beyond form to become a social, inclusive, and participatory act,” concluded Eleonora Gerbotto, Director of Fondazione per l’Architettura / Torino. “This project shows how architecture can be an active tool of urban and human transformation, especially when it opens itself to dialogue with the community.”

After a night of non-stop work, the morning began with a shared breakfast, followed by project presentations and the winner’s announcement at around 11:30 a.m. TOHOUSING+ Hackathon thus affirmed itself as a moment of dialogue, creativity, and social engagement—capable of generating real ideas for more just, welcoming, and shared living spaces.

About the Organizers:
Fondazione per l’Architettura / Torino promotes the quality of architecture, cities, and territories, engaging architects, citizens, institutions, and businesses. Founded in 2002 by the Order of Architects of Turin, it views architecture as a discipline that serves quality of life. Through a governance model that integrates diverse expertise—from architects and entrepreneurs to academics, public managers, and art experts—it fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and acts as a bridge between design, construction, technology, and culture.

Associazione Quore is a social promotion organization focused on activities for LGBTQI individuals. Founded in 2007 in Turin, it operates throughout the city and region with initiatives, awareness campaigns, and long-term projects aimed at building an inclusive society that respects individual rights.

June 3, 2025 – 9:00 AM (reception and welcome coffee from 8.30 am)
Sale Sindacali – Via Vela 21, Turin

What does it mean to generate social impact in a local community? What positive effects can it have for me and my business? And most importantly, how can it be done without disrupting your current business model?

We will explore these questions during the event “Impactful Purchasing”, an initiative promoted by Unione Industriali Torino, organized in collaboration with Torino Social Impact, Turin Chamber of Commerce, with the participation of Confcooperative Piemonte Nord and LegaCoop Piemonte.

The event follows up on the 2024 series “Social Procurement – A Responsible Choice for Businesses” and aims to delve deeper into the opportunities offered by a socially sustainable procurement strategy.

Social Procurement is now a strategic tool for businesses that want to combine competitiveness with positive impact and attention to local communities.

Throughout the morning, industry experts will speak and real-life business cases will be presented, providing practical and replicable tools for all companies interested in adopting this approach.

To participate, simply register by clicking here.
Download the complete meeting programme.

Learn more about the Social Procurement project of Torino Social Impact
Go to the Buy Social portal

During the 2024/2025 school year, we had the pleasure of collaborating with the Istituto Comprensivo Gabelli in Turin to launch an ambitious pilot project: building a school that truly speaks to all families. In an increasingly multilingual and multicultural context, our goal was to make school communication more effective, accessible, and respectful of linguistic and cultural diversity.

We worked alongside teachers from kindergarten, primary, and secondary school, offering training courses focused on two key approaches: Communication with Communities and Parents Engagement. Through discussions, practical exercises, and the use of digital tools, we tackled everyday communication challenges together, turning them into opportunities to grow as a school community.

The active involvement of the school community showed how linguistic diversity can become a valuable resource—when it is properly recognized and supported.

To share the results, reflect on the challenges, and look ahead to the next steps, we warmly invite you to the final event of the project:

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Bagni di via Agliè, via Agliè 9, Turin
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

It will be an opportunity to hear the voices of the people involved, exchange ideas, and imagine together a school that is ever more inclusive and welcoming of all the world’s languages.

We look forward to seeing you!

28 May 2025
EDIT Turin, Piazza Teresa Noce 15/A

Reinven-To is an event designed to explore the many facets of the city and foster dialogue among those who envision and build the future of Turin every day. It is a day that invites openness, inclusion, and inspiration, shaped around transformation and the exchange of diverse perspectives.

Throughout the day, participants will encounter a series of talks, meetings, and exchanges aimed at telling the story of a city in evolution—one that innovates, generates impact, and activates new energy.

3:00 PM – Torino Pulse: 48 Hours in the Heart of Impact Innovation

A key highlight of the program is Torino Pulse, a back-to-back roundtable session focused on the people and initiatives driving the impact innovation ecosystem.

Beginning at 3:00 PM, the roundtable “People and Impact” will bring together professionals from entrepreneurship, innovation, and human capital development:

• Simona De Giorgio – Turin Chamber of Commerce and e Torino Social Impact

• Alessio Cini – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, DIKTON

• Claudia Lupo – HR Consultant, Coach and Trainer, ArtGenerAzioni

• Luca Lotterio – Founder, Restworld

• Lorenzo Scialdone – Senior Innovation Manager, Talent Garden Turin

This session will offer an opportunity to explore what’s emerging locally in terms of sustainable business models, impact-driven investments, and the new skills needed for change.

The full event program is available here.

For free bookings here.

Torino Social Impact will actively participate in the event, in alignment with its mission to promote a collaborative ecosystem for a more inclusive, sustainable, and generative economy.

The Department of Cultures, Politics and Society at the University of Turin is organizing “TSUNITE: Third Sector and University Together for a More Equitable Turin”, a key event fostering collaboration between academia and local organizations. The event will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Einaudi Campus.

This initiative marks the first step in a co-design journey with Third Sector organizations, aimed at developing social interventions, research projects, and training internships born from the synergy between the University and local stakeholders. The program includes both plenary sessions and working groups, with the goal of combining the experiential knowledge of Third Sector entities with academic expertise to develop innovative and inclusive solutions.

At the heart of the event is a shared commitment to tackling inequality and building a more just and supportive city of Turin.

Participation is open to all interested organizations. To attend, please fill out the registration form

The presence of local organizations is considered essential to co-create tangible solutions and generate positive change within our community.

In the beautiful setting of the Casa delle Associazioni at Baraccano in Bologna, a boxing ring becomes the stage for Pitch Rumble: the pitch event dedicated to startups, organized by I3P, the Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin, together with sponsors Qonto and Latuta and partners OVHcloud and Lead.

Young innovative companies will be the true stars of the evening, called to compete in rhyme-based pitches in front of the audience. The best presentations will win prizes offered by the sponsors. All participants will also be treated to a networking aperitif—an unmissable opportunity to make new connections and forge valuable collaborations.

This special event will take place alongside the We Make Future (WMF) fair, which will be held from June 4–6, 2025, at BolognaFiere and attracts startups, investors, companies, and curious minds from across the country and abroad each year.

How to Participate

The rhyme-fueled battles of Pitch Rumble will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM, in person at the Casa delle Associazioni at Baraccano, located at via Santo Stefano 119/2, Bologna.

Challengers will face off in 3 rounds in a knockout tournament. The challenges will be sent to the selected startups a few days before the event to give them time to prepare.

To participate—either as a spectator or a contender—you must fill out the application form and receive a confirmation email. Please note: filling out the form does not guarantee participation. The organizing team will select and confirm the names that best align with the nature of the event. Important: you’re welcome to invite others, but everyone must register via the form, otherwise entry cannot be guaranteed.

This initiative offers the chance to experience something truly out of the ordinary, combining creativity, innovation, and fun in a unique setting, with networking opportunities among numerous young companies and leading players in the innovation sector.

How do you build a truly winning team?
What strategies are needed to engage collaborators, improve workplace safety, and bridge generational gaps within work teams?

BeSafe Group and Limo Comunicazione invite you to an afternoon of inspiration and practical tools to face the challenges of business transformation by putting people at the center.

An event designed for entrepreneurs, managers, HR professionals, and anyone looking to innovate their internal processes with a human-centered approach.

A unique opportunity to acquire practical tools that boost business competitiveness and implement sustainable business growth practices.

Discover the full program

Parco Culturale Le Serre – Chalet Allemand, Grugliasco
June 12, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Attendance is free but limited – register now and change your work perspective.

What you’ll take away from the event

1. Tools to drive transformation
   Gain practical skills on how to implement change within your company, optimizing processes and communication to improve performance.

2. Empowering people
   Discover how innovation isn’t just about technology, but also about investing in human resources through training and inclusive policies that promote equal opportunities and prevent workplace harassment.

3. Networking and inspiration
   Engage with industry experts, exchange ideas with fellow entrepreneurs, and enjoy an exclusive tasting of craft beers—building valuable connections for the future.

Organizers

BeSafe Group specializes in workplace safety consulting, strategic advisory (organizational management, incentives and funding, environmental consulting), and corporate training (sustainability, digital transformation, and more).
They view prevention and safety as opportunities to invest in innovation and gain a competitive edge. Their market approach enables growth through efficient, effective, and appropriate processes.
www.besafegroup.it

Limo Comunicazione is the perfect blend of a management consulting firm and a communication agency. It guides companies through change and growth with communication strategies and organizational design in marketing, HR, and ESG.
www.lab.limo

BeSafe Group and Limo Comunicazione are Benefit Corporations.
They share values and working methods, partnering to improve organizations and promote well-being in the workplace.

SAN SALVARIO HAS A GREEN HEART returns again this year to transform the central boulevard of the neighborhood into a lush garden of good practices. Beneath the centuries-old trees of Corso Marconi, an event dedicated to greenery, art, and culture will take place with the involvement of associations, nurseries, florists, artisans, sustainable and local agricultural producers. It’s a true celebration, designed to actively engage the public in reimagining and reclaiming shared urban spaces.

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May, from 10 AM to 7 PM, Giardino Forbito honors the fighting spirit of women dedicated to defending civil society—committed for years to the revitalization of San Salvario and the promotion of sustainable environmental and social policies. These women have long championed the pedestrianization of many local areas, especially the final stretch of Corso Marconi between Via Madama Cristina and Corso Massimo D’Azeglio. This year, with hopes of achieving full pedestrianization, the event expands over two full days, with double the number of exhibitors. Corso Marconi will host a more diverse selection of horticultural, agricultural, and artisanal products, along with non-profit cultural associations involved in art, nature, and community development.

The weekend is fully dedicated to sharing good practices through talks and testimonials, botanical workshops, guided neighborhood tours, literary and musical events, and even a white night titled “Bicycles, Art, and Music”, encouraging locals to leave their cars behind and enjoy a sustainable Saturday evening.

Corso Marconi will host areas for talks and community discussions with voices from groups such as Donne per la Difesa della Società Civile, Torino Social Impact, the Metropolitan City of Turin, the Slow Food Community of Urban Pollinators, and many others. Special openings include San Salvatore Church, the Botanical Garden, and the Eva Mameli Calvino Garden, with collaborations from organizations like Floritalia, Laqup, Lombroso 16 Cultural Hub, Ecoborgo Campidoglio Aps, Un Caffè, ASAI, Asilo Bai, Circoscrizione 8, and the San Salvario Local Development Agency.

Master gardener Marco Gramaglia will create multiple installations with related botany lessons: from a dye plant textile corner, to a children’s plant alphabet corner, to one on fragrance plants. At the Botanical Garden, together with artist Raffaella Brusaglino, pioneering plants will wrap around the sculpture “Pioniera”, celebrating nature’s strength. Audio compositions from Linda Messerklinger’s project Anima_L will blend with readings from Alessandra Viola’s best-seller Flower Power. Holistic and wellness practices will involve the public, including free Shiatsu treatments by the European Shiatsu Institute of Turin, a capoeira parade by ASAI, and performances by Boogie Woogie cultural mediators.

The Urban Pollinators Association will lead educational programs on biodiversity and ecology, supported by poetry and readings curated with Ginzburg Library and local bookstores Trebisonda, Claudiana, Graphot Editions, and Acquario. Students from Liceo Alfieri will meet peers from other schools, Book Silent will offer whispered book recommendations, and authors Filosofinatto and Enrica Melossi will animate a “literary bench.” Special guest: Alessandra Viola.

Shared activities include a collective painting performance by Adriano Rosso, a meeting with children from Asilo Bay and their Ortoalto rooftop garden project, and spring hairstyles from HC Studio for the evening festivities.

The sustainable fashion and natural textiles corner will host Cuore di Maglia, with workshops crafting green hats for premature infants, the Green Hugs by Donne ai Ferri Corti, and other urban knitting, embroidery, and upcycling labs involving Sartoria Popolare, Sartoria Il Gelso, Claudia Comar, Fiordacanto, Startlap, Canapa di EM, and others.

The Urban Pollinators and the Pioniera sculpture will explore local wild flora, while Pentesilea Association will guide tours through San Salvario’s history and present. Made in Sansa will offer artisan shop and sustainable venue tours. This year, the Balcone Fiorito contest will be awarded by Asproflor, who will be present with a dedicated stand.

Eva Mameli Calvino Garden will host a rich program curated by Donne per la Difesa della Società Civile, including stories from the Women of Via Calandra, promoting biocultural corridors in the city.

In partnership with the Turin International Book Fair, three new trees—won at the 2024 New Year’s Concert—will be planted near schools in San Salvario. During the special opening of San Salvatore Church, enjoy a performance by Coro Cantabile, directed by Maestro Guiot.

With Arthecity and Torino Creativa, seven street art stations will be activated across the district:

• In front of Bicierin and ASAI – Via Cesare Lombroso
• In front of Circolo Sud – Via Principe Tommaso
• In front of Antro – Largo Saluzzo
• In front of Casa del Quartiere – Ginzburg Garden
• In front of Ristorante Uliveto – Via Bidone
• In front of Bar Università – Corso Marconi
• In front of Lombroso 16 Cultural Hub – Via Lombroso

Bicierin will serve as headquarters for the Saturday night white night “Bicycles, Art, and Music”, featuring a bicycle flash mob, street artist hunt, and visits to participating venues offering green menus, exhibitions, and events. This weekend welcomes buskers and street artists—local and international—who will rotate through booked spots. Artistic director: Linda Messerklinger.

All of this adds new routes and segments to the Biocultural Corridors project, a long-term initiative by Giardino Forbito and the Urban Pollinators Community. Through the Journey of the Pioniera, pioneering plants, sculpture, and literature come together, culminating at the Botanical Garden of Turin.

The Balcone Fiorito contest encourages neighborhood participation with final awards at the Asproflor and Giardino Forbito stand. As always, Giardino Forbito will highlight exhibitors’ stories and specialties through social media content.

Security, cleaning, and activity support will be provided by Abdelrahman Elgendy, Alexandru Nastasa, and public utility workers from the UEPE project, underscoring the event’s commitment to social regeneration and inclusion.

Discover more here

Objective

The COEUS call aims to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in enhancing their skills in the field of Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR). This pilot programme focuses on promoting an ethical and sustainable digital transformation by helping businesses define responsible digital strategies and integrate sustainable practices into their business models.

Eligible Applicants

The call is open to MSMEs operating in the metropolitan area of Turin that meet the following criteria:

• Annual turnover below €50 million.

• Fewer than 250 employees and an operational base in Turin or neighbouring municipalities.

• Registered with the Chamber of Commerce Business Register.

What the Call Offers

Selected enterprises will benefit from a range of resources and activities, including:

• Thematic workshops and specialised training: in-person and online sessions on CDR, ethical data management, and digital sustainability.

• One-to-one mentorship sessions: tailored support from experts to co-create a responsible digital strategy.

• Personalised roadmap: a step-by-step guide to integrating ethical and sustainable digital practices into the business model.

• International networking: opportunities to connect with experts and other enterprises, both local and international.

• Certificate of participation: issued at the end of the programme.

Timeline and How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 5 June 2025 via certified email (PEC). Companies will be selected based on the order of application submission and sectoral diversity, ensuring a heterogeneous group of participants. A total of 10 companies will be selected.

For further information, please refer to the full call on the official website of the Metropolitan City of Turin.

A day dedicated to the theme of Repair!

On Sunday, May 25, the Barriera di Milano neighborhood will host the third event of RiVestiTo Live – speak, act, play circular, a series of city-wide days organized by the RiVestiTo project and dedicated to textiles and the circular economy.

The day will kick off in the morning at the Public Baths of Via Agliè, with many activities to learn how to repair our clothes—and more.

From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM:

• Restart Party
  Repair and learn to fix small electronic devices with Artigianelli Digitali and Soluzioni Informetiche

• We Redesign The Planet
  Exhibit and sale of customized clothing with live customization: bring your imperfect item and make it unique

• Outdoor readings for children (ages 3–6)
  With Elisabetta Tramacere, part of the Leggermente project

At 1:00 PM
Shared lunch as part of the Festa dei Vicini (Neighborhood Party).
The Community Center will offer pasta for everyone.
Bring a dish to share and your own utensils.

At 2:30 PM
Talk with the RiVestiTo project, in conversation with the startups Revivo and Reclò, both active in clothing repair

All day:

• Reverse: A Look at Sustainable Fashion
  Photo exhibition by Chiara Agostinetto

In the afternoon, we’ll move to Saragat Gardens with ACMOS for the event:
Together at Saragat Gardens!

From 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM:
eRRRando Workshop
A journey through the R’s of the circular economy

At 5:00 PM:
RiVestiTo Project
Presentation at Saragat Gardens

And many more repair-themed (and beyond!) activities.

All events are free to attend.

RiVestiTo is a project by Atelier Riforma, Mercato Circolare, and Huulke, carried out in collaboration with the City of Turin and funded by the Horizon Europe Climaborough project.

The RELIFE Foundation, in collaboration with Lombardini22, will take part in xWeek—the Turin-based week organized by TEDxTorino dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology—with the event Neuroscience and Architecture.

The event will feature Federica Sanchez, architect and neuroscience researcher at the Neuroscience Lab of Lombardini22, who will guide us through the discovery of spaces designed to foster well-being.
An unmissable event for architects, designers, students, and the simply curious!

Neuroscience and Architecture
Date: May 29, 4:30 PM
Location: RELIFE Student Housing – Turin, Corso Novara 59
Register for free here

June 13 | OGR Torino | Binario 3 | 10:45 AM – 1:30 PM

The Impact Deal Demo Day marks the conclusion of the third edition of the program promoted by Fondazione CRT and OGR Torino, which – thanks to the support of its partners including Microsoft, Fondazione ISI, the Data Club, and a local and international impact ecosystem – accelerates European startups with social and environmental impact through the strategic use of data.

15 startups from across Europe will showcase their innovative projects, spanning from smart energy management to circular economy in fashion and industry; from intelligent waste sorting to efficient and sustainable mobility; and from data-driven ESG strategies to bias-free information access, improved water use in agriculture, and early warning systems for climate-related risks.

Preview the finalist startups on the portfolio page

Register here to attend the event:

Boosting Digitalisation and Data strategies in the social economy, a two-day event in Turin to explore digitalisation strategies and data for good!

On April 7^th and 8^th, the first Transnational Workshop of the DO Impact Project was held at Cottino Social Impact Campus in Turin, Italy.

More than 80 participants coming from 14 countries and representing social economy enabling organisations, companies and other entities were present at the event.

The first day focused on the essential steps for developing an effective digitalisation approach. Samuele Saccagno, Business Analyst at Fondazione Piemonte Innova, introduced a five-step methodology used by the entity for supporting the development of a Digitalisation Strategy. Starting from the Awareness activities, which is the first step to generate trust within an organisation, its employees and ensure their knowledge of the benefits of digital solutions and how they support the development and competitiveness of an entity. Then, it is important to carry out an Assessment of the digital maturity level of the organisation to better understand gaps and needs within the entity (there are different initiatives at European level that support this assessment: European Digital Innovation Hubs, Enterprise Europe Network, Clusters). The next step is Planning, meaning, defining specific actions to be carry out, designing a digitalisation Roadmap that can be implemented and identify opportunities, key exchanges, stakeholders, and technology providers to support the digitalisation path. This takes towards the implementation, which should follow the roadmap and activate the specific actions defined within it. As a transversal step, there is the Monitoring activities, in order to measure the impact of the actions and the changes within the organisation. This activity includes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evaluate impact, and identify areas for improvement.

The session continued with insights from Alessandro Portinaro and Luca Scolfaro of Fondazione LINKS, who presented an overview of the relationship between data and the social economy. Their talk explored how data, both quantitative and qualitative, can be used to frame and support the digital transformation of the social economy at the European level.

They offered reflections on how to manage this transformation effectively, taking into account the complexity of social economy ecosystems, institutional frameworks and territorial governance models. The presentation also addressed the impact of digitalisation on social economy organisations, highlighting how different types of organisations are affected and sharing best practices from various local contexts.

The second sessions explored how enabling organisations can strengthen support for the digital transformation of the social economy. Starting with a best practice on how the mapping of specific type of organisations (I.e. social economy enabling organisation) can support the ecosystems and the communities in which we live. Italia non profit, shared an interesting example: they mapped over 318,000 non-profit organisations, using data, digital tools, and an agile approach, with the aim to a) increase the number of donations of the organisations (time, money, resources), b) make the organizations locally popular, c) increase the number of transparent organisations.

During the session, Luca Cipriani (from Italia non-profit) also shared the methodology approach and digital tools used to organise and menage the work team and the mapping, them including Slack, Notion, Jira, Github and Figma.

The day closed with an inspiring session on local player experiences, moderated by Raffaella Scalisi – Torino Social Impact. Christian Racca (from TOP-IX Consortium) and Stefania Coni (from Fondazione CRT) shared examples and best practices from Impact Deal, an European data-driven acceleration program for enterprises creating social and environmental impact. The key message from them focused on the value and importance of Data for achieving and growing social impact: quality data, appropriate tools and systems as well as skills to handle data. The speakers also emphasised that economic resources and human resources end a bridge position to build a collaborative ecosystem, and that it is needed to experiment with collaboration models.  Dialogica Lab and Cooperativa Social Interactive shared their experience with digitalization processes and organizational changes, following their participation in Evoluzioni, a program funded by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo and Fondazione Cariplo.

The second day of the DO Impact First Transnational Event focused on a key question for enabling organisations: How can data become a strategic tool to support the social economy?

Through workshops, case studies, and direct exchanges with experts, participants explored governance models, ethical approaches, and collaborative data-sharing strategies under the broader theme of Data for Good.

Federico Bartolomucci, TIRESIA Polimi, led an interactive workshop exploring the fundamentals of data and various sharing models: open data, data collaboratives, and data ecosystems. He emphasised the importance of a critical and human-centred approach to data, underlining that data is not neutral: it represents people, choices, and social dynamics. As he reminded participants:

“Data is the strongest driver for global change. Business enterprises know this very well. It is mandatory for enabling organizations to be able to manage data too.”

Bartolomucci also invited participants to reflect on the interpretative power they hold:  behind every dataset there are decisions about what to observe, how to classify, and what stories to tell. Without context and reflection, data risks becoming meaningless.

Ron Salaj, ImpactSkills, offered an ethical and strategic lens on data collection, underlining the importance of digital capabilities for organisations working in complex and evolving environments. He started talking about the role of data in a multifaceted social and political context, then underlying the difference between data, information and knowledge and the path form literacy to competences.

Xavier Trabado Farré, Third Sector Platform of Catalonia, concluded the session with a case study showcasing how data can strengthen cross-sector collaboration and enhance impact generation. SimbioTIC, the name of the project, will provide support and resources for the adoption of a specific CRM to more than eighty social entities, also promoting the improvement of this software, so that it will be able to adapt to the needs of third sector organizations.

Being the first Transnational Workshop, it also was the moment to launch DO Impact’s Capacity building Programme developed for Social economy enabling organisations from all over Europe. The complete path, consisting of 8 transnational workshops in person and online, was presented by the partners. Check the next Transnational Workshops here.

If you want to explore more materials from the event, click here

As part of Salone OFF, Marianna Kalonda Okassaka—digitally known as Marianna the Influenza, communicator and author—and Barbara De Micheli, Head of the Social Justice Area at Fondazione Brodolini, will lead us in a reflection on the relationship between racism, non-conforming bodies, and multiculturalism.

Through personal experiences and social representations, we will explore what it means to live in a racialized body and how dominant narratives shape our perception of the self and others.

An open event for everyone, to listen, engage in dialogue, and build awareness.

Monday, May 19 – 6:00 PM
Open Incet, Piazza Teresa Noce 17 – Turin

Event organized by Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini and Open Incet, with the support of Fondazione CRT and under the patronage of Circoscrizione 6 of the City of Turin.

Over 1.6 million workers, 90% of whom are women, and a 50% rate of informal employment. Domestic work today represents one of the hidden pillars of Italy’s family-based welfare system — yet it remains one of the most fragile and unregulated sectors.

In response to this scenario, Nuova Collaborazione – National Association of Domestic Employers, in partnership with the Luigi Einaudi Research Center, has promoted a new study entitled:

“Domestic Work and Training – Strategies to Bridge the Gender Gap and Strengthen Family Welfare.”

This research provides a detailed snapshot of the sector’s vulnerabilities, while also highlighting its potential for transformation.
The goal is ambitious: to place domestic work at the center of inclusion, equity, and social cohesion — through innovative policies, smart fiscal measures, and a new welfare paradigm shared by families, institutions, and workers.

Key findings of the study include:

• The persistent gender gap that disproportionately affects women, especially after motherhood.

• Regional inequalities in access to care services, with a sharp divide between northern and southern Italy.

• The aging domestic workforce (average age: 51 years) and a low rate of certified training (only 4%).

The Proposals: A New Social Pact for Care Work

The study outlines concrete, structural proposals designed to support families and enhance the value of domestic work:

• “Fiscal backpack”: a flexible and transferable tax credit to cover care and assistance expenses.

• Public contribution for the regular employment of certified workers, tied to household income (ISEE).

• Domestic hiring bonus, with reimbursements of up to 84% of expenses for babysitters and caregivers.

• Investments in training, including incentives for families, a national register of certified workers, and the standardization of regional training programs.

Local Roots, National Impact

This research continues Nuova Collaborazione’s path of advocacy and innovation, begun in 2023 with the publication of “The Potential of Domestic Work – Policy Proposals”. It aims to build a fairer and more sustainable welfare model, aligned with the values and goals of Turin’s social innovation ecosystem. The contribution of the Luigi Einaudi Research Center underscores the importance of integrating research, advocacy, and policy design to generate high-impact, systemic solutions.

Click here to read “Domestic Work and Training – Strategies to Bridge the Gender Gap and Strengthen Family Welfare”, the new study by Nuova Collaborazione, curated by the Einaudi Research Center.

In the heart of the innovative ecosystem of Turin, Qomprendo is born, a start-up focused on improving workplace well-being through artificial intelligence. Their platform gathers and analyzes the needs of employees, helping individuals express their concerns while offering businesses the means to track and improve the overall work environment.

Today, Lorenzo Imperatrice, CEO & Co-Founder, tells us how this innovative approach is creating a positive impact in the world of work, making every company more aware of its internal dynamics.

Do not miss the interview with Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

On May 7, 2025, the OP4Impact Community of Practice gathered at the Cottino Social Impact Campus for a new workshop organized by Torino Social Impact, aimed at highlighting the contribution of Professional Orders to the social impact ecosystem.

After focusing in 2024 on impact from a business perspective, in 2025 OP4Impact shifted its attention to social entrepreneurship, exploring models capable of generating social value and inspiring new forms of collaboration.

The workshop was opened by Caterina Soldi (Cottino Social Impact Campus), who presented the upcoming activities for the year. Then, Enrica Baricco and Marco Canta, President and Vice President of Fondazione Oz, shared a case studybased on their long-standing commitment to inclusion and autonomy for children and families facing vulnerabilities. Through projects such as CasaOz, MagazziniOz, and the more recent Molino, the foundation offers educational, professional, and housing pathways.

Rooted in the philosophy of everyday life as care, Fondazione Oz supports young people from childhood to adulthood, focusing in particular on the issue of independent living and the concept of “after us”, with co-housing and support programs.

During the lab session, the participants from the Professional Orders of Lawyers, Accountants, Labor Consultants, and Notaries analyzed the case from a multidisciplinary perspective: governance, legal protections, economic sustainability, and work inclusion. Each group offered insights on how to strengthen and sustain the foundation’s impact model over time.

The event demonstrated how a Community of Practice can become a generative space for exchange between professionals and Third Sector organizations, helping to build new synergies.

Find out more about the Communities of Practice of Torino Social Impact!

This is not a training. It’s a journey. It’s an experience. It’s an exploration.

(RI)GENERIAMO Benefit company and certified B Corp just updated and expanded Cammini Generativi (Generative Paths), its proposal for companies (but not only) willing to play their role at best as “contributive” organizations and to act as impact multipliers.

The new Cammini Generativi catalogue was presented at the end of March at the Open Day that took place in Valchiusella (TO), organized along with Consorzio Forestale del Canavese (Canavese Forest Consortium) and PEFC Italy.

To learn more about WHAT we offer, WHERE, HOW and FOR WHOM (spoiler alert: for companies and Third sector entities, public bodies, professionals, students), we invite you to take a look at the new Cammini Generativi catalogue available on our website.

BLU WAY announces its entry into the renewable energy sector and has begun construction of its first photovoltaic fields in the Piedmont region.

Blu Way, a company within the RETE SpA Group, is pleased to announce the launch of an ambitious development and diversification plan in renewable energy, marking its debut in the construction and management of energy production infrastructure. The first step of this comprehensive program involves the construction of two ground-mounted solar parks, with work already underway.

These plants, set to become operational by the end of the year, will be located in Borgaro Torinese (TO) and Cerano (NO), with a total capacity of 7 MWp. Annual production of clean energy is expected to meet the electricity needs of over 3,120 households and avoid approximately 2,500 tons of CO₂ emissions per year, an environmental impact equivalent to the CO₂ absorbed by 150,000 trees in one year.

This sector diversification plan includes a multi-year investment strategy that will explore and develop additional renewable technologies. These initial projects are a key part of BLU WAY’s and parent company RETE SpA’s strategic vision to expand and diversify their operations, and mark a significant milestone in achieving a growth objective focused increasingly on the development and management of Green Assets. The plan aims to build in-house expertise in this area, targeting a 10 MWp installed capacity by 2027, thereby taking an active role in the energy transition.

For these initial two plants, Blu Way has chosen to collaborate with top-tier local technical partners who share its values and vision:

• CDG Service will carry out the infrastructure works and coordinate all execution phases of the projects.
• CERESA NEXT has been appointed EPC contractor for the Cerano park.
• COESA has been appointed EPC contractor for the Borgaro Torinese park.

Marco Lucà, CEO of BLU WAY, stated: “We are particularly proud to have launched these initial projects, part of a more structured, multi-year investment program in renewable energy infrastructure. This decision marks a fundamental step for BLU WAY, as we aim to actively contribute to the energy transition and respond to growing environmental sustainability demands. The start of construction on these two solar parks is our first tangible investment in this new sector, opening the way for a long-term growth strategy centered on clean energy sources. This investment not only demonstrates our commitment to a more sustainable future but also presents a major opportunity for BLU WAY and the Group to expand our business in a rapidly growing sector, creating value for stakeholders and the region.”

Teseo Bastia, CEO of RETE SpA, commented: “The launch of this program is a very important moment for RETE SpA, a long-standing player in the energy sector with a strong tradition in fuel distribution. Today, we look to the future with the intention of taking a significant strategic turn in our business path. With the construction of these first two photovoltaic parks, our Group, through BLU WAY, aims to leverage its experience and know-how to become a key player in the renewable energy market. Energy demand is rising, and we believe it is essential to be present in this sector—while choosing to generate energy exclusively from renewable sources. The start of work on these solar parks is a concrete signal of this commitment and marks the beginning of a new chapter in RETE’s history, combining past strength with a vision for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.”

About BLU WAY
BLU WAY operates in the renewable energy sector through the construction and management of energy production infrastructure based on environmental respect, technological innovation, and the promotion of sustainability, circular economy, and energy independence. The company was born from a spin-off of BLU MOBILITY—a dynamic entity within the RETE Group active in sustainable mobility—and specializes in the design, development, construction, sale, maintenance, and management of plants, infrastructure, and equipment for renewable energy production and energy efficiency.

About RETE SpA
RETE SpA is a historic Turin-based company in the Piedmont and Italian oil industry. It has grown through strategic acquisitions, mergers, and forward-thinking investments, always with a strong focus on environmental protection. With a network of over 70 service stations, two highway areas (Gran Bosco Est and Ovest on the A-32 Torino–Bardonecchia), and a heavy vehicle service area at the S.I.TO. interport in Turin, RETE is currently one of the largest private operators in Italy and a leader in Northwestern Italy.

For more information:

Sara Pierro – sara.pierro@bluwaysrl.it
Isabella Russo – isabella.russo@bluwaysrl.it

Italy Social Economy is an incentive program from the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, managed by Invitalia. It targets businesses engaged in activities of general interest that pursue social utility values.

The financial allocation for the program is €223 million.

The incentives are aimed at social enterprises, social cooperatives and their consortia, ONLUS cooperatives, and creative-cultural enterprises. The goal is to trigger processes of regeneration and innovation through sustainable investments aligned with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda.

Investment plans—ranging from a minimum of €100,000 to a maximum of €10 million—can be implemented for both startups and business development, including joint projects to promote networking and collaboration among enterprises. These plans may include:

• the implementation of productive investments
• the increase of employment opportunities for workers with disabilities

Learn more

Enaip Piemonte invites you to turn every fear into a concrete opportunity!

Don’t fear the impact of AI on your organization—embrace it as an ally. You’ll return to the office with a ready-to-use mini action plan.

If you are an HR Manager, entrepreneur, and/or decision-maker of a Piedmontese SME, get ready to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence as a driver of ethical and sustainable growth for your organization.

Join our B2B event:

Where? Eataly Lingotto, Turin
When? May 22, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Who should attend

• HR Managers / Learning & Development (L&D) Managers / HR Training Specialists
• Decision-makers in corporate training
• SME entrepreneurs in Piedmont

Why participate

• Insights from high-level experts such as Don Luca Peyron, Riccardo Bubbio, and Enrico Pisino, along with other speakers sharing illuminating case histories from the field
• Discover how AI can transform from a “concern” into a real business asset through tangible success stories
• Learn how AI provides practical solutions to real problems, such as optimizing internal and external communication
• Explore AI integration in HR processes to overcome inefficiencies, improve people management, and support organizational growth
• Enjoy a networking session from 7:15 PM to foster new professional connections
• Update your skills and discover AI as a key ally for your company’s future
• Free registration for the event

Agenda

2:00 PM | Check-in and Registration
2:20 PM | Opening Remarks

• Matteo Faggioni – Director of Innovation and Development – Enaip Piemonte
• Giovanni Bocchieri – Director of Education, Training, and Labor – Piedmont Region
• Raffaele Saccà – Strategic and Business Development Committee – Fondimpresa

2:40 PM | AI and Ethics: Governing the Dark Side of Innovation – #future

• Don Luca Peyron – Digital Apostolate – Catholic University

3:10 PM | Between Neurons and Algorithms: The Brain in the Age of AI – #training

• Riccardo Bubbio – Vice President AIDP Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta
• Federica Riccardi – Senior HR Consultant, Training & Development – PRAXI
• Roberto Ceschina – Senior Behavioral and Experiential Trainer, PCC Coach, Key Experience Founder, Lego Serious Play Facilitator

3:40 PM | Writing with AI: What is the Value of Originality in an Age of Assisted Creativity? – #AI

• Riccardo Milanesi – Lecturer and Consultant in Transmedia Storytelling, Co-director of Holden.ai StoryLab, Transmedia Designer – Scuola Holden

4:10 PM | AI and Business: Innovating Today to Lead Tomorrow – #future

• Enrico Pisino – CEO CIM 4.0

4:40 PM ☕ Coffee Break

5:00 PM | AI Without Secrets: How Can Machines Learn? – #training

• Marco Amicucci – CEO Skilla

5:30 PM | When the Boldest Choices… Are Also the Safest – #business

• Enrico Busto – Strategic Technology Advisor, AI Talent Discovery and Engagement Expert

6:00 PM | Unconventional AI: Hidden Strategies That Boost Productivity… and No One Told You About! – #AI

• Francesco Ardito – Entrepreneur, University Lecturer, Mentor, and Startup Founder

6:30 PM | AI for Business Performance Monitoring – #business

• Andrea Salvati – Founder Luxia
• Massimiliano Canale – Head of HR – PRT SpA

7:00 PM | Closing Remarks

7:15 PM | Networking Session

Moderator and Time Management:

• Stefano Davanzo – Founder of Tacoma and Double Bridge

How to Participate

Participation is free, but seats are limited!
Register now to increase your chances of attending.

The admissions process for the academic year 2025/26 at the Collegio Einaudi is now open, offering 160 study places for university students.

At Collegio Einaudi, the academic experience is enriched by a welcoming and comfortable environment. Each student is guaranteed accommodation in a single room with a private bathroom and access to spacious common areas such as study rooms, a music room, and a gym—an ideal setting for pursuing their academic journey.

In addition to university studies, residents can benefit from a parallel training program designed to complement their academic path. This additional training aims to develop cross-disciplinary skills and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The admissions call will remain open until June 30, 2025.

Admissions 2025/26 page

Opening and Closing Dates for the Various Admission Processes

Admissions 2025/26:
For students enrolled in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd year of Bachelor degree, students enrolled in the 1st year of Master degree and International regulary enrolled students (EU and Extra-EU).
Application period: March 17, 2025 – June 30, 2025

 Post-Graduation Admission:
For students enrolled in PhD courses and second level Master’s courses, postgraduate courses and specialization schools.
Application period: July 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Exchange students Admission:
For international students participating in mobility / internship projects.
Application period: July 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

Informational Meeting with Actors from the Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate World Dedicated to Transformative Procurement, promoted by Fondazione Opes-Lcef and Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo as part of the Rigenera program, with the participation of Raffaella Scalisi from Torino Social Impact.

What is Transformative Procurement and how is it defined? How can a corporation generate social and environmental impact through its purchasing policies for goods and services? How can a company simultaneously meet its business needs and generate positive social and environmental impact? How can a social enterprise or cooperative become a player in Transformative Procurement? What characteristics must a company have to be considered a social supplier? And what are the most relevant elements for business development and key opportunities for entering the market?

Through presentations and testimonies, the meeting aims to provide examples and insights on how to integrate transformative procurement policies into business strategies, and how to position enterprises within the social procurement market, aligned with the logic of the Social Impact Marketplace.

The event takes place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Circolo del Design, Via San Francesco da Paola 17.
Download the full program of the initiative.

Registration is mandatory by today, May 5, via this link.

Since 2007, the Social Cooperative Barbara B has been promoting the employment integration of disadvantaged individuals, creating reintegration pathways through work in public green spaces and cemetery services.

Together with Alessandro Di Mauro, Vice President and Co-Founder of the cooperative, we explore how the values of mutuality, sustainability, and social inclusion have always been the cornerstones of a project born as a living testament to a concrete commitment toward those facing situations of vulnerability.

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

New Edition of Fiorile – Gardens & Flowers on Display, returning in all its spring splendor along with the Princess Maria Letizia of Savoy Rose Prize, organized by the Kòres Association. The event is dedicated to the worlds of nature and culture, of greenery and pink in all their forms. A major new feature this year is the presentation of the Golden Rose Princess Maria Letizia Award, created to honor the charitable spirit of the noblewoman of the House of Savoy, former ambassador of the Italian Red Cross, by recognizing a modern woman distinguished by her social and female-focused commitment.

On May 10th and 11th, the Rose Garden of the Moncalieri Castle will be animated by a curated exhibition featuring specialized nurseries—highlighting excellence in rose cultivation—along with food and agricultural producers, artisans, and designers. The festival offers a rich program with expert talks and activities related to gardening, horticulture, biodiversity, and sustainability, plus cultural events, workshops, music, and readings.

This will be a creative weekend for all ages with a central focus: celebrating and discovering the local area using a format that merges environmental and cultural policies, aligned with the goals of the Moncalieri Green City project.

Beneath the enchanting arcades of the Rose Garden, spaces will be dedicated to the Rose Prize awards, with themed events and deep dives, an exhibition of sustainable crafts, and the Corner of Knowledge and Flavors, offering immersive experiences, tastings, and food awareness events.

The Fiorile – Gardens & Flowers on Display event, now in its 11th edition, proudly revives a historic Moncalieri market tradition. Once again, it helps shape the cultural identity of the Po Protected Areas, the Turin Hills, and the 85 participating municipalities, designated a UNESCO MAB Reserve in 2016, with a focus on both natural and cultural heritage.

Among the floral arrangements curated by garden master Maurizio Feletig, local producers and nurseries selected for their seasonal excellence will celebrate the month of May—starting with the rose as a symbol of seasonal change. The programming will also embrace art, history, tradition, nature, literature, and biodiversity, all rooted in local memory and identity.

Exhibitor Highlights:

• Nurseries: Feletig (roses and berries), Vivaio Buffa (peonies), KOI KOI Green Design (kokedama), Melo Selvatico (plants and colorful edible blooms).
• Agricultural Producers: Le Tome di Villa (Maestri del Gusto), Le Rose di Mariya Ilieva (gourmet products from damask roses), Dufour à la Rose (Slow Food Presidium and cocktail), Le Lumache del Sol (cosmetics and supplements from pure snails), Italian Snail Farmers Confederation (CIE).
• Artisans: recyCLAIRE (wood and air plants), Ferro e Giardino (garden decor), Gaita Lab (sustainable handmade decor and lifestyle items), Chiara Rosino (glass crafts from Nodo collective in Pinerolo), Elisa Sasso (ceramist from Nodo).

As part of the continuous rediscovery of the Moncalieri region, local specialties and blooming rose gardens will be highlighted. The immersive walks and the “Cammina Moncalieri” project continue, this time leading from the Rose Garden to Val Cenasco Landhouse, a beautiful family-run estate offering herbal teas and live music by Caravan Trio.

In partnership with the Salone del Libro Off, literary moments inspired by delicate, petal-like words will be featured: a tribute to Rosa Mogliasso, remembrance of Sicilian storyteller Rosa Balistreri, a poetic concert “Voices of the Roses,” and a portrait of noir writer Giorgio Scerbanenco. In collaboration with the bookstore L’Arco Nuovo di Moncalieri.

The Art Space will host ongoing hands-on workshops by Cinzia Scanavacca and Nadia Danzero, including the “Mom, I Made You a Rose Bouquet” course for Mother’s Day. Under the arcades, continuous workshops will be held by Cuore di Maglia (creating pink caps for premature baby girls) and Donne ai ferri corti (Urban Knitting specialists). The Barcollo ma non mollo non-profit will stage a fashion show among the rose paths to raise awareness on cancer-related issues.

Complementing the program is a biodiversity corner curated by Metropolitan Pollinators and Beesù, offering insights into the world of bees and their essential ecosystems. For Mother’s Day, themed workshops will focus on creating the most beautiful floral gifts.

Gala Evening – Saturday, May 10th at 7 PM, Cavallerizza Hall of the Royal Castle:

Following the official greetings:

• Princess Maria Letizia Rose Prize awarded to the best rose hybridizer
• Lifetime Achievement Award to rose expert Anna Pejron
• Golden Rose Award to a performing artist distinguished by social commitment and advocacy for women
  Artist Hilario Isola will personally present a specially commissioned artwork for the award.
  Aperitif by Pasticceria Rivetti of Moncalieri, with Swing Belle Epoque by Dr. Swing and Biciclette, plus special “Rosé” hair styling by HC Studio.

Program

Saturday, May 10

• 10:00 AM: Rose Garden gates open
• 10:30 AM: Immersive walk to Val Cenasco Landhouse (music by Caravan Trio; in collaboration with ASD Andrate Nordic Walking)
• 11:00 AM: Tribute to Rosa Mogliasso (with Antonella Giani and Corallina De Maria)
• 12:00 PM: Practical course: “Mom, I Made You a Rose Bouquet!”
• 1:00 PM: Tasting break
• 3:30 PM: Terrarium workshop by Erica Selvatica
• 4:00 PM: Story of Rosa Balistreri (with Arianna Abis and Sicilian musician Nino Carriglio)
• 5:00 PM: Roundtable “Rosa Rosae” with experts including Marco Devecchi, Lucia Impelluso, Cristiana Ruspa, Stefania Bisacco, and Maurizio Feletig
• 6:00 PM: Rose Garden gates close
• 7:00 PM: Gala evening at the Royal Castle’s Cavallerizza

Sunday, May 11

• 10:00 AM: Rose Garden gates open
• 11:00 AM: Barcollo ma non mollo fashion show
• 12:00 PM: Practical course: “Mom, I Made You a Rose Bouquet!”
• 1:00 PM: Tasting break
• 3:30 PM: Terrarium workshop by Erica Selvatica
• 3:30 PM: “Giorgio Scerbanenco in Pink” with Cecilia Scerbanenco and Enrico Pandiani
• 4:30 PM: Poetic concert “Voices of the Rose” (by Elisabetta Motta with Davide Ferrari, Vincenzo Zitello on harp, Fulvio Renzi on violin)
• 5:30 PM: Final concert “The Four Seasons” in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II

Ongoing Workshops:

• Rose bouquet composition – Cinzia Scanavacca & Nadia Danzero
• Pink caps for premature babies – Cuore di Maglia
• Small floral accessories – Donne ai ferri corti
• Rose Lips – Beesù
• Rose Jewelry – Metropolitan Pollinators
• Terrarium – Erica Selvatica

Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta 2025, the Business Plan Competition that promotes the birth of innovative start-ups in the Piedmont and Aosta Valley territories, officially kicks off. Now in its 21^st edition and promoted by the incubators I3P, Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino, and 2i3T, Business Incubator of the University of Turin, the competition is held as part of the Italian National Innovation Award (PNI), Italy’s most important event for knowledge-intensive start-ups.

Funded by the Piedmont Region with the resources of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and organized within the framework of the PNI promoted by PNICube, the Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta is structured in two stages.

The stages of the competition

The Stage I is the Ideas Competition, which rewards the best business ideas in free support services provided by business incubators aimed at the drafting of the Business Plan, as well as guidance and consulting services on Smart Mobility issues in Turin, provided as part of the City of Turin’s ToMove project. It will also be possible to benefit from the free guidance and accompaniment services provided by experts from Invitalia, Official Partner of the Italian National Innovation Award, for the submission of applications for subsidies on incentives dedicated to business creation.

There is time to participate in Stage I until June 3, 2025, by filling out the application on the official competition website www.startcup-piemonte-vda.it. Teams that submit the best business ideas and pass the selection phase will be contacted directly by the Incubators to initiate consulting services.

Stage II, the actual Business Plan Competition, will kick off on June 4 and end on July 28, 2025, giving access to the final selection and prizes provided in cash and services. To participate, a Business Plan describing an entrepreneurial project must be submitted, also in this case through the website www.startcup-piemonte-vda.it.

One can participate in only one or both stages, free of charge, by submitting a business idea or business project that, regardless of the stage of development, is the work of an individual or a group of individuals, and aimed at creating an innovative start-up.

Who can participate

All aspiring entrepreneurs over the age of 18 from universities and research centers (undergraduate, graduate, PhD or PhD research students, research fellows or fellows, structured professors) and owners of newly started businesses as specified on the Competition Rules are eligible, individually or in groups.

During the online application process, proposers will have to identify a reference incubator, choosing it from the business incubators of the Promoting Entities (I3P – Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino, 2i3T – Business Incubator of the University of Turin, or Pépinières d’Entreprises of Aosta or Pont-Saint-Martin in case of application for the Valle d’Aosta Prize).

To be eligible for the competition, business ideas and projects have to refer to the competition categories:

• Life Sciences, for innovative products and/or services to improve people’s health;
• ICT, i.e., innovative products and/or services in the area of information technology and new media for cybersecurity and cloud computing – e.g., e-commerce, social media, mobile, gaming – and innovative hardware and software technologies – e.g., microelectronics and photonics devices, advanced materials for ICT, new computational architectures, technologies in AI/LLM, imaging;
• Cleantech & Energy (innovative products and/or services geared toward improving environmental sustainability, environmental protection, energy management);
• Industrial (innovative products and/or services for industrial production that do not fall into the previous categories, innovative from a technology or market perspective);
• Tourism and Cultural and Creative Industry (innovative products and/or services aimed at the tourism and cultural and creative industry sector).

The prizes for the best projects

By November, the best start-up projects participating in the Business Plan Competition (Stage II) will be chosen and awarded prizes and special mentions, with the support of a Jury composed of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and business angels. Thanks to the endowment made available by the promoting entities and supporters of the 2025 edition, the total prize pool amounts to over €65,000 and will be disbursed in cash and services offered by various partners.

The three overall winners will receive cash prizes. The first place winner will receive a prize of €7,500, the second of €5,000 and the third of €2,500. The top six projects will also be awarded a prize of €1,000 each for entry into the 2025 edition of PNI, the Italian National Innovation Prize, the “champions cup” among the winning business projects of the regional Start Cups, which this year will be held in Ferrara at Ferrara Expo on Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5, 2025. The event will be jointly organized by PNICube and the University of Ferrara, as part of ECOSISTER – Territorial Ecosystem of Innovation of Emilia-Romagna, funded by PNRR.

Thanks to the many sponsors and partners interested in contributing concretely to the development of innovation, Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta also includes a series of special prizes:

• Fondazione CRC, attentive to interventions aimed at competitiveness and sustainable development, will award the Fondazione CRC Prize of €10,000 to the best business project that establishes enterprise in the Province of Cuneo;
• the Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta, aimed at entrepreneurial development in the Aosta Valley territory, will award the Valle d’Aosta Prize of €7,500 to the best business project that sets up the company in the Pépinière d’Entreprises of Aosta or Pont-Saint-Martin;
• Distretto Aerospaziale Piemonte (Piedmont Aerospace Cluster), an association whose goal is to strengthen the aerospace sector-working with all players in the industry and also through the creation of projects to spread innovation-will award the Sustainability In Aerospace Prize worth €7,500 to the best project that considers the theme of sustainability in aeronautics and space;
• Fondazione Laura & Franco Beltramo ETS, an entity interested in contributing concretely to the emergence and development of new innovative entrepreneurship, will offer two Social Innovation Awards totaling €7,500 for two best entrepreneurial projects in the fields of medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agriculture and food needs that promote social progress and the development of better living conditions;
• LINKS Foundation, a research center interested in fostering technological and economic growth, increasing ecosystem competitiveness and enhancing intellectual property, will give away the City of the Future and Sustainability Award, worth a total of €7,500 in the form of spendable credit in technical services provided by LINKS staff, to up to two of the best projects proposing innovative products and/or services based on sustainability-related technologies;
• Jacobacci & Partners, a leading company in Italy and one of the main European companies in the field of intellectual property protection, will award two prizes with a total value of €7,000 to the two best entrepreneurial projects with intellectual property characteristics, paid in the form of credit that can be spent on consultancy services in the field of trademark, model and patent protection;
• UniCredit, interested in supporting innovative start-ups in the phases of their business life with specific actions, sponsors the the UniCredit Start Lab Prize, which consists of a mentorship session to evaluate the suitability of a project to be admitted to targeted contents of the Start Lab program;
• the ToMove project of the City of Turin sponsors three “Future Mobility” awards in services, intended for as many entrepreneurial projects on the theme of smart and sustainable urban mobility.

Five special mentions will also be awarded:

• “Women Entrepreneurship”, for the best female-led business Project with a majority female team (over 50%).
• “Social Innovation”, for the best project proposing innovative solutions in one of the fields provided by article 2, paragraph 1 of the Italian Legislative Decree 155/2006 on social enterprise.
• “Open Innovation / Spin Off Industriali”, for the best project concerning innovative products and/or services deriving from a joint research activity between a company and a Piedmont University.
• “Climate Change”, for the best business project regarding climate change, capable of integrating innovation, technology, protection, and enhancement of natural resources in order to create economic growth and environmental protection.
• “Sustainable Technologies”, for the project which stands out the most by its originality, intended as either related to the trademarks’ field or the technology, awarded by Jacobacci & Partners.

Do you have an innovative idea in the drawer and are wondering where to start to bring it to life?
Join the Open Day of I3P, the Innovative Enterprises Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin, which will be held on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 13, 2025: you will have the opportunity to meet I3P’s startup tutors for free and discover how to evolve your idea into a business project!

The event will be a chance to learn more closely about how the world of innovative entrepreneurship works and to get in direct contact with I3P, an internationally recognized incubator that has been supporting the creation and growth of high-tech, high-growth-potential startups for over 25 years.
The initiative aims to provide useful information and guidance for those looking for a starting point for an entrepreneurial journey: you will hear the firsthand experience of an innovative startup, ORiS, a member of the I3P community and the ESA BIC Turin program, and receive practical advice from the incubator’s Business Analysts, along with a presentation of the best opportunities to bring your idea to life.

The Open Day 2025 will also be a great opportunity to learn more about the 21st edition of the Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta, the regional competition awarding prizes for the best new startup proposals.
Additionally, the competition offers access to free orientation and consulting services through the ToMove project by the City of Turin, and information about how to benefit from the incentives provided by Invitalia, the national agency for investment attraction and business development.

At the end of the event, once the on-stage presentations conclude, free one-to-one meetings with I3P’s tutors will open up for in-person participants, where you can get practical advice on the first steps toward a successful entrepreneurial journey.
For those attending the Open Day via online streaming, it will be possible to schedule an individual meeting with an I3P tutor at a later date, in the days following the event.

Register today and start your journey as the entrepreneur of tomorrow!

How to Participate

The event will take place at 3:00 PM, in person at the Agorà Room of the I3P incubator — located within the Politecnico di Torino Campus, accessible from two pedestrian entrances: Corso Castelfidardo 34 and Via Borsellino 53/N — and online via streaming.

To participate in either mode, you must register for free on Eventbrite.
Please register by 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 13, and if you selected online participation, you will receive the connection link via email before the start of the event.

If you cannot attend the Open Day but would still like to meet with I3P tutors to discuss your business idea at a later date, simply contact the incubator, and a dedicated appointment can be arranged.

Program

• 3:00 PM | Participant Reception
• 3:10 PM | Welcome Remarks – Giuseppe Scellato, President of I3P
• 3:15 PM | Presentation of the incubator and its activities within the startup ecosystem – Enrico Ghia, Chief Operating Officer of I3P
• 3:30 PM | Starting Points for Launching Your Innovative Idea: Start Cup Piemonte Valle d’Aosta 2025 and Services Offered by Competition Partners – Martina Fiorin, Senior Consultant & Acceleration Programs Project Manager at I3P
• 3:50 PM | Testimony from a Startup Incubated at I3P and Part of the ESA BIC Turin Program – Anna Mauro, Co-Founder & CTO of ORiS
• 4:00 PM | Event Conclusion and Start of One-to-One Meetings with I3P Tutors to Present and Evaluate Business Ideas

For more information about the event, you can write to eventi@i3p.it.
To stay updated on I3P’s news, follow its social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube, or subscribe to its free weekly email newsletter.

Kaninchen-Haus APS, as part of the project Viadellafucina: A Boreal Laboratory, supported by the Laboratory of Contemporary Creativity and promoted by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture, is launching a call to select entrepreneurial activities with artistic and social impact to be hosted in the spaces of Borealis, the new cultural and social center in the Aurora neighborhood of Turin.

Project Partners:

• District 7 of the City of Turin
• Il Punto SCS
• Santagata Foundation for the Economics of Culture
• IAAD – Institute of Applied Arts and Design

The call is open to:

• Creative and cultural enterprises, social enterprises, and companies developing a social impact dimension
• Associations and Third Sector Entities interested in starting or developing a business activity that combines creativity, social impact, and sustainability
• Artists and collectives developing a sustainability-focused dimension

What we offer:

• Multifunctional spaces within Borealis, a center for artistic and cultural cohabitation of over 700 square meters
• Visibility within a dynamic and stimulating context, strongly connected to the local territory and communities
• Opportunities for collaboration with Kaninchen-Haus, artists-in-residence at Viadellafucina16 Museum-Condominium, and other project partners
• Access to the Laboratori Boreali (Boreal Labs)
• Participation in a vibrant cultural ecosystem that promotes art as a tool for social and urban transformation

Areas of interest:

We are particularly interested in projects focusing on:

• Artistic and technological innovation: initiatives that experiment with new forms of artistic expression using digital technologies and new media
• Urban and social regeneration: initiatives that contribute to revitalizing the Aurora neighborhood, promoting social inclusion and community cohesion
• Circular economy and environmental sustainability: activities that promote reuse, recycling, waste reduction, and eco-friendly practices
• Multiculturalism and intercultural dialogue: projects that enhance the cultural diversity of the Aurora neighborhood, encouraging exchange and cross-cultural engagement

What we are looking for:

Proposals that:

• Align with the mission of Kaninchen-Haus: art as an activator of shared processes for collective transformation
• Offer original and high-quality products or services with a strong artistic and/or creative component
• Generate a positive impact on the Aurora neighborhood in terms of social inclusion, cultural development, sustainable economy, and/or urban regeneration
• Are economically sustainable and capable of generating value for the community

Examples include: food and wine activities, craftsmanship, eco-sustainable fashion, vintage markets, urban greenery and plants, audio/video production studios, publishing-magazines-information, associations active in social, cultural, and artistic fields, activities promoting digital and ecological innovation, etc.

Conditions:

• Selected entities will be required to pay a rental fee for using the Borealis spaces
• Proposed activities must be compatible with the artistic and cultural vocation of the center
• Active participation in Borealis’ life will be required, through co-programming of events and initiatives

How to apply:

In the first phase, simply fill out our online form to express your interest and be contacted to arrange an in-person meeting.

Evaluation:

Applications will be evaluated by a panel composed of Kaninchen-Haus members and experts from the artistic and social sectors. Evaluation criteria will consider:

• Quality and originality of the project
• Social and cultural impact in relation to the global art context and the local context
• Economic sustainability
• Alignment with the mission of Kaninchen-Haus
• Potential for development and growth

See photos of the spaces

FILL OUT THE FORM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROJECT

The project VIADELLAFUCINA: A BOREAL LABORATORY is supported by the Laboratory of Contemporary Creativity, promoted by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture.

Kaninchen-Haus presents an open call for everyone to take part in the Boreal Assembly.

The Boreal Assembly is a “committee” open to anyone who believes that art is not an exclusive language, but one that is accessible and inclusive — and that it has the power to help regenerate their own living environment. In our case, that environment is the Aurora neighborhood of Turin.

The assembly is open to local residents as well as third-sector organizations, associations, museums, social enterprises, cooperatives, venues, shops, and even cohabitation spaces such as apartment buildings.

The Boreal Assembly has extraordinary powers and roles:

• To contribute to the creation of Borealis, the new cultural center in the Aurora neighborhood, by collaborating on the design of the space and the creation of the content it will host
• To select artists to commission artworks for the neighborhood (including both public and private—but publicly accessible—spaces), actively participating in the design and production of these works, highlighting the community’s dreams and needs

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE BOREAL ASSEMBLY

The project AURORA BOREALIS is the winner of the public call “Torino, che cultura!”, funded by the PN METRO PLUS and Southern Mid-sized Cities 2021–2027 – TO7.5.1.1.B – SUPPORT FOR THE URBAN ECONOMY IN THE CULTURE SECTOR

The project VIADELLAFUCINA: A BOREAL LABORATORY is supported by the Laboratory of Contemporary Creativity, promoted by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture.

Pre-enrollments are now officially open for the second edition of the CUAP in Social Impact Finance!

After the success of the first edition, which involved over 20 Third Sector organizations as participants, we are excited to offer once again a unique training program designed for those who wish to deepen their knowledge in sustainable finance and impact investing.

When: The fully online classes will begin on May 12th, so don’t miss the chance to reserve your spot!

Why participate: Discover how finance can be a powerful tool to generate positive and sustainable change in society.

Pre-enroll now to make sure you don’t miss this opportunity – registration will close at the end of the month!

For more information and to register: socialimpact.management@unito.it

The CUAP in Social Finance, coordinated by Prof. Paolo Biancone, is delivered by the Chamber of Commerce of Turin as part of the Strategic Plan of Torino Social Impact, and is organized by the School of Management and Economics of the University of Turin in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Turin (members of the Committee for Social Entrepreneurship), the Association of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts of Turin, the Piccatti Milanese Foundation, Cottino Social Impact Campus, Tiresia, the training bodies of the Cooperative Centrals (Consorzio Il Nodo for Confcooperative Piemonte Nord and Inforcoop Ecipa Piemonte for Legacoop Piemonte), and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

Following careful observation of communities and territories, along with experience gained in the field and through the study of other initiatives related to social innovation, territorial regeneration, and the relationship with the surrounding environment, the need emerged to define a specific operational framework that could bring together these experiences. This is how the concept of Eco-Community Empowerment (ECE) was born, which can be translated as the facilitation of eco-community processes.

Weco is pleased to present, for the first time, the position paper it has been working on over the past year, with the aim of opening a dialogue on the topic and fostering shared reflection and experimentation around Eco-Community Empowerment.

The event will take place online on Wednesday, May 8th at 5:30 PM. More information and registration available here.

So many stories begin with a meeting on a bench.
Sitting on the lovers’ bench at Parco del Valentino, Isabella Antonioni, Co-Founder of Clover, told us the story of how this project was born—together with Sabrina Rapetti and Giulia Gallotti.
A cloverleaf, three different life journeys, and one shared vision: to build meaningful relationships with local organizations, guide them on their path toward sustainability, and generate social impact.

Discover more in the interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

Turin, April 16, 2025 — The award ceremony for the 2025 edition of Architetture Rivelate, organized by the Architects’ Associations of Turin, Aosta, Asti, Cuneo, and Novara VCO, took place last night in the evocative setting of the Teatro Regio in Turin. Year after year, this event has become one of the most anticipated moments for architects, scholars, citizens, and enthusiasts of urban living — and for the first time, this edition embraced the entire Piedmont region and the Aosta Valley.

A prize that tells the story of the territory

With 68 projects competing from nearly every province in Piedmont and the Aosta Valley (Turin, Cuneo, Novara, Asti, Biella, Aosta), the 2025 edition showcased the energy and vitality of the design world throughout these areas. The jury, chaired by Ida Origgi of the Milan-based studio Ifdesign, selected four winning projects — one for each of the categories — and awarded three special mentions.

The awarded projects were celebrated not only for their aesthetic or functional value but also for their ability to engage in a deep and respectful dialogue with the contexts they inhabit. As is tradition, the winning projects will have steel plaques installed on-site, helping to create a true map of quality architecture, accessible to all and woven into the urban and natural landscape.

The awarded projects: a widespread narrative across cities and villages

🏆 New Construction and Adaptive Reuse Category
We Rural, Poirino (TO)
Project by Archisbang – Silvia Minutolo, Marco Giai Via, Eugenio Chironna
A refined example of architectural reuse in a rural setting: an agricultural structure transformed with respect and design intelligence into a space that welcomes new functions without losing its historical memory.

🏆 Temporary Installations and Interior Spaces Category
Luzzatti, Cuneo
Project by Balance Architettura – Alberto Lessan, Jacopo Bracco, Eudes Margaria
An interior design project that also becomes an urban gesture: the restoration of the former railway workers’ villa becomes an opportunity to rethink spaces and services with great attention to materials, contrasts, and the layering of time.

🏆 Open Spaces, Infrastructure, and Landscape Category
Acqua pietrificata, Pella (NO)
Project by Elena Bertinotti and Paolo Citterio
A small intervention that generates great emotion. Through light, stone, and form, it guides visitors on an intimate and poetic journey through the village of Pella, enhancing the public space with discretion and care.

🏆 First Work Category
eZ, Borgofranco d’Ivrea (TO)
Project by Alessandro Servalli
An open-air kitchen counter that proves how even a small project can embody a grand design vision. Essential, functional, and perfectly integrated into its context.

Special Mentions

🏅 New Construction and Adaptive Reuse Category
Cascina Elena Winery, Rocchetta Belbo (CN) – BRH+
A project that harmonizes tradition and innovation, elegantly blending into the vineyard landscape of the Langhe.

Agricultural-recreational building of the Arsenale dell’Armonia, Pecetto Torinese (TO) – Studio Comoglio Architetti
An underground intervention that merges education, nature, and architecture, playing with volumes and materials for a strong sculptural impact.

🏅 Open Spaces, Infrastructure, and Landscape Category
New market in Piazza Roma, Pinerolo (TO) – SMNO Architetti
An urban redevelopment that restores centrality to the market space, reinterpreting the landscape with shapes evoking the Alpine peaks.

A prize that leaves its mark

The value of the Architetture Rivelate award lies not only in highlighting architectural excellence but also in making architecture accessible, understandable, and shareable. The plaques placed on the awarded projects are not mere acknowledgments but become tools for collective storytelling — starting points for a new awareness and appreciation of everyday beauty.

A book to tell twenty years of perspectives

To cap off the evening, the publication “Architetture Rivelate. The Beauty of the Ordinary” (LetteraVentidue Editions) was presented. The book gathers twenty years of awards and 123 selected projects. This precious volume is enriched by an insightful essay from architectural historian Luca Molinari, who offered the audience a passionate reflection on the role of architecture in the transformation of territories and communities.

With this edition, the award once again confirms itself as an open window onto the widespread quality of contemporary architecture — a quality that is often quiet, yet always capable of transforming, revealing, and inspiring.

Find out more on the website.

Debates, reports, meetings, and firsthand testimonies were once again the beating heart of the International Journalism Festival, held in Perugia from April 10 to 13. An event that has become increasingly central on the international stage, capable of redefining the boundaries of journalism and offering an up-to-date perspective on the geopolitics of information, especially in light of the profound global changes underway.

The event hosted over 500 speakers, including Nobel Prize winners, Oscar winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, award-winning reporters, pioneers of media innovation, and authoritative voices in the field. Many critical and timely topics were addressed: from international conflicts to the crisis of international law, from the collapse of journalism funding to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, and much more. Special attention was given to the implications of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia — with a particular focus on Ukraine, Palestine, Sudan, and Syria — and their impact on international law and human rights.

An open space for exchange between leading voices in journalism

On this occasion, Torino Social Impact also took part, continuing the work carried out through the Torino Impact Journalism initiative, with the mission of raising awareness about the crucial role of information in the era of the impact economy.

Throughout the festival, many panels were attended that, from different perspectives, helped to delve deeper into some of the most urgent issues of our time. Among them:

• The impact of journalism and ways to measure it
• Disinformation and fact-checking
• European digital regulations
• The current role of journalism
• Addressing environmental issues on social media
• The challenges and tools of artificial intelligence for journalism
• Reporting on war through the firsthand accounts of reporters

In a present marked by wars, geopolitical tensions, and disinformation, the International Journalism Festival in Perugia reaffirms itself as a landmark event for those who believe in the value of free, rigorous, and independent information. Year after year, it gives voice to a community of professionals, activists, and citizens dedicated to building quality journalism every day.

As every gamer of any age knows, playing video games is serious business: completing missions, defeating bosses, and breaking records takes commitment, dedication, and ingenuity. The same goes for startup founders, who take on challenges of all kinds to develop their business ideas, test them in real-world conditions, and level them up to reach greater and greater milestones. It’s not uncommon for both groups to share a similar mindset, focused on achieving results through creativity and innovation.

Can a passion for video games—and a deep understanding of the dynamics of the gaming market, which according to industry studies reached a global value of over $180 billion in 2024—serve as inspiration to found an innovative startup? It certainly seems so, judging by the examples of young companies born and raised at I3P, the incubator of the Politecnico di Torino, which are now key players in the video game development scene, both for mass-market consumers and in B2B contexts.

The free event Startup Your Game!, taking place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM in person at I3P, will offer an opportunity to meet four innovative companies operating in the video game industry. Each is built on different technologies and goals, but they all share a strong spirit of innovation. Representatives from Tiny Bull Studios, Proxy42, Paperbox Health, and Triality Studio—all supported by the incubator over the years—will share the stories behind their projects and their future perspectives. Attendees will also have the chance to learn more about IIDEA, the trade association of the Italian video game industry, whose mission is to enhance the role of video games in Italy’s economy, society, and culture.

How to Participate

The event will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, starting at 5:00 PM, in person at the Agorà Room of the I3P incubator, located on the Campus of the Politecnico di Torino. It is accessible via the main entrance at Corso Castelfidardo 30/A or the pedestrian entrance at Via Borsellino 53/N.

The event is free to attend, supported by Regione Piemonte through European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) resources, but requires registration on Eventbrite.

Program

• 5:00 PM | Guest reception in the room
• 5:10 PM | Welcome remarks by Paola Mogliotti, Director of I3P, and event opening by Ludovico Del Carretto, Business Consultant at I3P
• 5:15 PM | The video game industry in Italy – Davide Mancini, Developer Relations Manager at IIDEA
• 5:30 PM | The story of Tiny Bull Studios – Matteo Lana, Co-Founder & CEO
• 5:40 PM | The Proxy42 venture – Francesco Ferrazzino, Co-Founder & CEO
• 5:50 PM | The Paperbox Health project – Francesco Trovato, Co-Founder & CEO
• 6:00 PM | The vision of Triality Studio – Marco Verdese, Co-Founder & CEO
• 6:10 PM | Roundtable discussion on startup prospects in the gaming sector
• 6:40 PM | Q&A session with the audience
• 7:00 PM | Conclusion of the event

Featured Organizations

I3P, the Innovative Companies Incubator of the Politecnico di Torino, was founded in 1999. It supports the creation and development of high-tech, high-growth-potential startups founded by university researchers, students, and external entrepreneurs. I3P offers strategic consulting, coaching, mentoring, fundraising support, and workspace. Its mission is to nurture the entrepreneurial ecosystem and generate economic development and jobs in innovative industries, in collaboration with institutions and private players involved in research, education, tech transfer services, innovation funding, and internationalization.

IIDEA (Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association) is the trade body for Italy’s video game industry. Founded in the early 2000s, it aims to represent and unify the sector with a cohesive approach. IIDEA currently includes over 80 members, including console manufacturers, game publishers, developers, and esports organizations such as tournament organizers and professional teams. It is part of a global network of industry associations and a member of Video Games Europe and the European Game Developers Federation. IIDEA’s mission is to foster the industry’s growth in Italy and highlight the video game’s role in the nation’s economy, society, and culture.

Tiny Bull Studios is an independent studio founded in 2011 in Turin, specializing in narrative video games that offer engaging and innovative experiences. The studio has released titles such as Blind, a VR thriller adventure based entirely on sound perception, and Omen Exitio: Plague, a digital gamebook inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s tales. Currently, the team is working on several titles set to launch in 2025, including the highly anticipated sequel Omen Exitio: Hunger and the fantasy action RPG The Lonesome Guild. The studio’s mission is to explore the immersive and storytelling potential of games, always striving to create unique and memorable experiences for a global audience.

Proxy42 is a gaming and tech company specializing in immersive gameplay experiences using AR (augmented reality), XR (extended reality), and AI. Its first title, Father.IO, was the world’s first augmented reality multiplayer mobile shooter, with over 5 million downloads worldwide. Its latest project, World League Live! (WLL), is a multi-sport fan engagement platform with official licenses. It connects fans with teams, athletes, and sponsors through gaming and play-to-earn mechanics. WLL features live streaming, exclusive interactions via AI and AR, and the ability to play with sports stars. Among the project’s ambassadors is football legend Alessandro Del Piero.

Paperbox Health aims to make early identification of Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs) more accessible. With DINO, an innovative, game-based tool, children can be evaluated while playing—within just 15 minutes and at low cost, it is possible to identify the risk of SLDs, helping reduce underdiagnosis rates. Paperbox Health combines technology and play to offer effective and inclusive solutions, supporting families and schools in promoting the well-being and academic success of every child.

Triality Studio is a young company that blends video games with cultural heritage. Using VR (virtual reality), the startup recreates artworks and historical sites enriched with gamification elements to offer engaging and interactive experiences, aiming to combine learning with entertainment.

Giulia Abbondanza and Anna Setran join the Reporting and Sustainability Communication teams

After a 2024 marked by new projects, partnerships and an internal reorganisation that led to the creation of new specialist areas, 2025 opens with two new professionals joining Amapola: Giulia Abbondanza, in the Sustainability Communication team, and Anna Setran, in the Reporting team. Both are starting as Junior Accounts at the Turin office of the consultancy firm, which has specialised in sustainability since 2009.

These new additions reflect a clear direction: investing in people and the value of expertise to effectively respond to the growing complexity of today’s environmental, social and economic challenges.

Giulia Abbondanza: communications, environmental expertise and a scientific mindset

Working under the coordination of Partner Alberto Marzetta, Giulia Abbondanza joins the Sustainability Communication team. With degrees in Biological and Environmental Sciences and a specialisation in Green Innovation & Sustainability Management, she brings a multidisciplinary background that blends natural and social sciences, alongside international experience in the Netherlands and Bolivia. At Amapola, she will be involved in stakeholder engagement projects, sustainability communication, event planning and content production.

Anna Setran: reporting as a tool to navigate complexity

Anna Setran strengthens the Reporting team led by Giulia Devani. Her academic path spans Humanities, Environmental Economics and Human Development, enriched by experiences in Spain, Kenya, the UK and at UN agencies in Rome. At Amapola, she will contribute to all stages of the reporting process—from data collection and analysis to writing—supporting projects that promote transparency, stakeholder dialogue and strategic vision for organisations.

Shaping the future through people

“Investing in people means equipping ourselves to understand change through a new lens. With Giulia and Anna, our team gains expertise that blends scientific rigour, systemic thinking and a passion for environmental and social issues,” says Luca Valpreda, Founder and Managing Partner of Amapola. “Growing as an organisation also means creating the conditions to enhance personal and professional journeys, foster cross-pollination between different skill sets and strengthen our collective identity. For us, sustainability means this too.”

In an era of overtourism, both the market and the public are increasingly mindful of the environmental and social choices made by a place. In Turin, thanks to a collaborative effort coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce, a pilot project has been launched with the Cottino Social Impact Campus and the Istud Business School, showing that even a tourist destination can generate a positive impact.

Read the article by Daria Capitani on Vita.

Innovative solutions in the agritech field for aerial spraying via drones, digital platforms to simplify information sharing and communication, and custom-made footwear crafted with sustainable materials and interchangeable components. These are some examples of the tech projects developed by the first-time startup founders of GrandUP! Tech Academy 2024-2025, a training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, which will be showcased to the public during the Pitch Day, scheduled for Thursday, April 17 in Cuneo.

Nine teams of innovators have been selected to participate in the program and, after completing the training, are now ready to present their developed projects. The teams are: Belesì 1.0, Cogitium AI, Droply, Ollipay, Play and Learn Italia, RXNet, Roger, Tua, and Ülink.

During the event, each team will have seven minutes to present the results of their months of work, followed by three minutes to answer in-depth questions from the evaluation panel, which will then select the best project proposals to be offered a pre-incubation path at I3P, the Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin, funded by Fondazione CRC.

The Academy initiative is part of the GrandUP! Tech project, promoted by Fondazione CRC in collaboration with I3P, to support the development of an innovation ecosystem and the creation of new businesses in the Cuneo area. The activity was carried out as part of the “Memorandum of Understanding for Innovation and Digitalization of Enterprises in the Province of Cuneo,” signed in 2022 by Fondazione CRC and the Cuneo Chamber of Commerce, with the participation of all the main local trade associations, including Coldiretti, Confagricoltura, Confartigianato, Confcommercio, Confindustria, and Legacoop.

How to Participate

The Pitch Day event will take place on Thursday, April 17, 2025, starting at 5:00 PM, in person at the Rondò dei Talenti in Cuneo, located at Via Luigi Gallo 1.

The event is open to everyone and free to attend, subject to registration on Eventbrite.

Following the project pitches and initial presentations, the organizers will host a networking aperitif to encourage deeper discussions and contact exchanges.

Program

5:00 PM | Check-in and Welcome

5:10 PM | Opening Remarks

• Introduction by Eleonora Lavalle, Program Manager of GrandUP! Tech
• Opening greetings from I3P and Fondazione CRC
• Institutional greetings from the initiative’s partner organizations

5:30 PM | Pitch by Belesì 1.0
5:40 PM | Pitch by Cogitium AI
5:50 PM | Pitch by Droply
6:00 PM | Pitch by Ollipay
6:10 PM | Pitch by Play and Learn Italia
6:20 PM | Pitch by RXNet
6:30 PM | Pitch by Roger
6:40 PM | Pitch by Tua
6:50 PM | Pitch by Ülink
7:00 PM | Closing Remarks and Start of Networking Aperitif

“RiVestiTO Live – speak, act, play circular” is a series of city-wide events from the RiVestiTO project, focused on textiles and the circular economy. Designed to raise awareness and engage the public, each day centers around exploring and promoting a specific circular practice. Six events, one each month, will tackle topics such as clothing and accessory swaps, taking care of your garments to extend their life, the importance of repairs, the habit of buying second-hand, the concept of giving, and the practice of upcycling.

The second day, titled “Beauty That Heals”, will take place on Sunday, April 13, at Green Pea.

An entire afternoon together starting at 4 PM with “Véstiti Slow”, a game conference on fast fashion led by Andrea Vico, science communicator and journalist.

At 5:30 PM, two free workshops will begin: “Ethichette” and “The Happy Wardrobe”.

• In the first workshop, led by Maria Antonela Bresug from Atelier Riforma, participants will learn how to read and understand clothing labels as sustainability maps.
• The second workshop, guided by Sassi and Mercato Circolare, will help participants rediscover their wardrobes as spaces that reflect who they are each morning when they open them.

We’ll end the day at 7 PM with a conversation between the RiVestiTO project and Dario Casalini, founder of Slow Fiber and CEO of Oscalito – Maglificio Po, an Italian excellence producing high-quality knitwear since 1936 with a fully vertically integrated supply chain, from thread to finished garment.

Accompanying the event is also “Reverse – perspectives on sustainable fashion”, a photographic project by Chiara Agostinetto.

Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Googreen Biodiversity Market celebrates the arrival of spring with its monthly appointment at Giardino Sambuy. As on every second Sunday of the month, the garden comes to life as a place for meeting, good practices, exchange, and seasonal storytelling. A whole day dedicated to local agricultural, nursery, and food & wine excellence, showcasing key elements of our regional heritage.

Territorial excellence – Welcome, spring!

Throughout Sunday, from 10 AM to 7 PM, Giardino Sambuy will host, as always, 40 exhibitors including producers from Il Paniere, Slow Food, and Maestri del Gusto. All gathered in the charming green oasis in front of Porta Nuova, to share the spirit of April through small productions and seasonal harvests. AND THE BALCONY IS BLOOMING! With plants from Vivai Giani, Gardenesque, Feletig, Beeplant, and the expertise of garden master Marco Gramaglia, visitors will receive tips and inspiration to create the most beautiful flowering balcony. On this occasion, the launch of a contest will be announced: the most beautiful balcony in the San Salvario district will be awarded in May, during the San Salvario ha un cuore verde event on May 24–25.

Googreen Walks

On the occasion of this Googreen market, a new immersive walking tour will be introduced, dedicated to exploring the city of Alessandria and its surroundings, in connection with the sustainable producers within our network.

Program:

12:00 PM – Pizzica dance lesson from southern Salento, organized by Paranza del Geco Association, suitable for beginners and advanced dancers. Followed by a complimentary aperitif.
The lesson is free but reservations are appreciated: paranzadelgeco@gmail.com

3:00 PM – Educational workshop “Little Flowering Balconies Grow” by Impollinatori Metropolitani APS, focusing on biodiversity and ecology.
Info & booking: +39 347 829 1618 – impollinatori@gmail.com

Afternoon (ongoing): “Whispers: Sounds and Stories Face to Face” – Street art along the paths of Giardino Sambuy. A space dedicated to oral storytelling for young and old listeners alike – a micro-journey through words and images, soaring over the lands of poets, storytellers, and rhyme acrobats.
A small paper theater where the art of street storytelling still thrives in the meeting of gazes.
With Arianna Abis, Michela Tancredi, and Pasquale Dominelli. In collaboration with Arthecity.

Credit | Investments | Skills: A Partnership with the Social Economy.

Added Future 2025 is a financial initiative promoted by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, Intesa Sanpaolo, Cooperfidi Italia, and Fondazione Social Venture Giordano Dell’Amore. It will provide approximately €7 million in low-interest loans to Third Sector Entities operating in Piedmont, Liguria, and Valle d’Aosta. In these three regions, the Third Sector comprises around 42,300 organizations and employs about 101,000 people, according to ISTAT 2022 data.

Launched in 2024, the first edition of Added Future offered a tangible opportunity to 52 Third Sector Entities, granting them access to low-cost financing for liquidity and strategic investments, with a total disbursement of €6.2 million.

Building on this experience, the new edition introduces enhanced conditions to better meet the sector’s needs.

What’s New in 2025?

Thanks to this renewed initiative, Third Sector Entities can benefit from favorable financing from Intesa Sanpaolo for liquidity and investments. The 2025 edition expands eligibility and provides loans ranging from €50,000 to €300,000, with a minimum duration of 24 months and a maximum of 120 months, including a grace period, at preferential rates. Additionally, the cost of Cooperfidi Italia’s guarantee will be reimbursed under even more competitive conditions than in 2024.

A Stronger Guarantee System

The financing agreement includes:

1. A Cooperfidi Italia guarantee fund, backed by FEI-EASI resources, covering at least 50% of the loans.
2. A €500,000 Coverage Fund from Fondazione Social Venture Giordano Dell’Amore, supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, to reimburse the guarantee costs incurred by beneficiaries.

Assuming an average loan request of €100,000 over five years, the initiative aims to support at least 70 organizations, with a total of €7 million in disbursed loans from Intesa Sanpaolo.

These updates make Added Future an even stronger and more advantageous tool for the Third Sector, facilitating access to credit and supporting the development of social impact initiatives.

Banking and the Third Sector: A Growing Partnership

The 13th edition of the Observatory on Finance and the Third Sector by Intesa Sanpaolo and AICCON Research Center reveals that:

• 86% of Third Sector organizations are satisfied with their relationship with banks.
• 39% see banks not just as credit providers but also as advisors and network partners.
• Social enterprises and cooperatives believe banking collaboration is essential for tackling key social challenges, including:
  • Employment for vulnerable groups (34.5%)
  • Expansion of care and assistance services (32%)
  • Combating youth educational poverty (19%)
• 5% of organizations actively collaborate with banks in this sector, indicating potential for a stronger partnership.

For information on how to access funding, organizations can send an email with their details to direzione.impact@pec.intesasanpaolo.com.

First-Person Plural, the festival promoted by Fondazione Time2 and dedicated to Independent Living, will take place in Turin.

The event will be held from May 5 to May 7, 2025, at Open, Corso Stati Uniti 62/b, Turin. It is designed to celebrate European Independent Living Day (May 5) and to explore this topic in a pivotal year, as Italy begins experimenting with the new Disability Delegation Law.

The achievement of disability rights is the result of a shared history and collective effort. Through a program featuring panels, talks, and activities, the festival will explore the past, present, and future of Independent Living. Three days of awareness, reflection, and discussion aimed at promoting self-determination and full participation of people with disabilities in society and the community.

“Becoming an adult means fully exercising one’s citizenship: moving freely in public spaces, accessing work, choosing where and with whom to live.
First-Person Plural was created to provide a space for discussion on these topics and to affirm the right to Independent Living.”

– Antonella Lavazza, Vice President of Fondazione Time2

“First-Person Plural means recognizing ourselves in the ordinary experience of people within a democratic space. This is not an exception or a privilege but the concrete realization of what is both possible and necessary: the right of every person to have a voice, to choose, and to fully participate in social life.”

– Lavinia D’Errico, philosopher and researcher at the University of Naples ‘Suor Orsola Benincasa’, and member of the festival’s scientific committee, alongside: Samuele Pigoni (Secretary-General of Fondazione Time2); Cecilia Marchisio (Professor of Special Education and Inclusion at the University of Turin); and Giampiero Griffo.

Program and Guests

The festival will feature debates and activities with notable guests, including:

• Giampiero Griffo, member of the World Council of Disabled People’s International and a key figure in advocating for disability rights.
• Jozef Gjura, actor (including in the TV series The Leopard), who will present a reading on the struggle for rights.
• Valentina Perniciaro, author, activist, and founder of Tetrabondi.
• Elisa Costantino, researcher specializing in Disability Studies and Independent Living.

Many others will also share experiences and practices to promote cultural change.

All First-Person Plural events will be free of charge. Sessions will have live subtitles, LIS (Italian Sign Language) interpretation, and streaming availability.

The detailed program, accessibility measures, and registration will be available from April 5, 2025, on the dedicated event page: [link here].

First-Person Plural

May 5-6-7, 2025
Open, Corso Stati Uniti 62/b, Turin

With the patronage of the City of Turin, the Piedmont Region, the Metropolitan City of Turin, and the University of Turin.

From the heart of Turin to the heights of the mountains, the Museo Nazionale della Montagna is a living cultural space where history, innovation, and sustainability come together.Through exhibitions, archives, and educational programs, this Institute sheds light on the evolution of mountain landscapes and their deep connection with society.

Today, Daniela Berta, Director of the Museo Nazionale della Montagna, takes us on a journey to explore how Alpine culture can inspire change and help address global challenges.

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

At a time when it is crucial to redefine the meaning and direction of our development model, we explore and discuss new approaches at the intersection of entrepreneurship, the market, and philanthropy. This conference is aimed at entrepreneurs and management, the world of strategic philanthropy, university and postgraduate students, institutions, and networks.

Cottino Social Impact Campus and Fondazione Cottino —following the success of the first international Impactwise conference, which launched the Cottino Social Impact Campus with the participation of economist Mariana Mazzucato and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram Rajan—have decided to organize the IMPACTWISE CONFERENCE 2025 to share insights and offer responses to today’s challenges.

The Event

The conference will open with the presentation of the multimedia book The Silent Master, a biography of Engineer Giovanni Cottino.

The book will be introduced by an original short film that, through a series of interviews, offers a compelling portrait of Cottino’s values, history, and actions. A visionary philanthropist and forward-thinking entrepreneur, Cottino was deeply committed to giving back.

The focus will then shift to an interview conducted by Nicola Saldutti, Economics Editor at Corriere della Sera, with Professor Emerita Deirdre McCloskey (University of Illinois, Chicago)—a leading economist known for her sharp, rigorous, and thought-provoking liberal perspective on economics as a human-centered science, serious ethics, and a business model that values people.

The second part of the event will feature a roundtable discussion inspired by McCloskey’s insights. Entrepreneurs, key figures in national and local philanthropy, institutional representatives, and academic researchers will share their perspectives.

When: April 11, 2025
Where: Officine Grandi Riparazioni, Corso Castelfidardo, 22, 10128 Torino TO – BINARIO 3 Hall

The event is free but has limited seating.

To view the full program and register, visit the Eventbrite link!

The Innovative Enterprise Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin (I3P) supports dozens of startups each year with technology-based projects across various fields, including fintech—short for financial technology. The financial products and services sector is now inextricably linked to the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), which are constantly evolving toward increasingly complex functionalities. Many young companies within I3P engage in this field daily, even on an international scale.

As part of the Torino Digital Days (TDD) 2025 festival—organized by the Digital Days association to foster discussions and networking around digital transformation—I3P is hosting a roundtable discussion on challenges and opportunities in wealth management from the perspective of four technology-driven startups: Anubi Digital, Meltatech, TO-ca$h, and Weltis.

How do you design a platform for digital asset management? Can the way gold is bought and stored be revolutionized using cryptographic token solutions and blockchain? How can corporate treasuries be made more secure through automation and artificial intelligence? What kinds of technological tools enable informed financial decision-making?

This event at I3P will offer attendees the chance to hear firsthand experiences from innovative entrepreneurs in this field and understand how to seize business opportunities and develop groundbreaking solutions that meet both current and future market needs.

How to Participate

The event will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Sala Agorà within the I3P incubator, located inside the Campus of the Polytechnic University of Turin. It is accessible via the main entrance at Corso Castelfidardo 30/A or the pedestrian entrance at Via Borsellino 53/N.

This event is made possible with the support of Regione Piemonte through resources from the European Social Fund Plus (FSE+). Participation is free, but attendees must register on Eventbrite in advance.

Program

• 4:30 PM | Guest reception
• 4:40 PM | Introduction by Paola Mogliotti, Director of I3P
• 4:45 PM | Roundtable discussion moderated by Guido Meak, Entrepreneur In Residence at I3P, featuring:
  • Diego D’Aquilio, Co-Founder & CEO of Anubi Digital
  • Amedeo Perna, Chief Operating Officer of Meltatech
  • Andrea Vanara, Co-Founder & CEO of TO-ca$h
  • Ludovico Palladino, Co-Founder & CEO of Weltis
• 5:45 PM | Audience Q&A session
• 6:00 PM | Closing remarks

The Centro AgroAlimentare di Torino (CAAT) is a strategic hub for the distribution of fresh products in Northern Italy. As a key connector between producers, distributors, and traders, CAAT is more than just a market—it is an ecosystem where the agri-food supply chain comes to life. Dunter has won the bid to manage the communication of this vital institution, with the goal of showcasing its value, dynamics, and impact on the region.

A hub of connections for the agri-food industry

Every day, CAAT ensures that fruit, vegetables, and other fresh products reach the market and consumers efficiently. With over 440,000 square meters of operational space, it serves as a crucial infrastructure for food logistics. However, its significance extends beyond distribution: it is a meeting point between producers and consumers, between innovation and tradition.

Dunter’s communication strategy

Dunter has developed a communication strategy that highlights CAAT’s role as a hub of connections. The objective is to build a strong and recognizable identity, increasing CAAT’s visibility through targeted content, authentic storytelling, and a strategic digital presence. This integrated approach will include:

• Creation of digital content to showcase CAAT’s daily activities and operations;
• Enhancement of social media and digital presence through targeted campaigns;
• Community engagement to emphasize CAAT’s impact on the agri-food supply chain and the region.

A commitment to the future

This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to enhance a fundamental infrastructure for the agri-food sector and the city of Turin. Through a strategic and innovative narrative, Dunter will help position CAAT as a key reference point for the industry, underlining its role as an essential hub for the local and national food market.

For more information on CAAT click here
To learn more about Dunter’s projects click here

Social Impact Agenda for Italy (SIA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has officially launched the Italian version of the SDG Impact Standards as part of the “AGENDA 2030, Mind the Investment GAP” project. This initiative aims to promote the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into business and financial strategies, offering concrete tools to measure and optimize social and environmental impact.

A Tool for a Sustainable Economy

The SDG Impact Standards represent a key framework designed to support financial organizations and businesses in adopting strategic approaches to social impact. Developed by UNDP, these standards provide guidelines across four main areas: strategy, management, transparency, and governance. They offer a comprehensive structure to improve reporting and the effectiveness of positive impact activities.

The targeted categories include:

• Businesses
• Bond Issuers
• Financial Operators
• Governance and Institutions

Call for Testers: How to Participate

During the official presentation webinar, SIA launched a Call for Testers, aimed at sustainability officers and managers interested in promoting positive impact within their organizations. Selected organizations will participate in two practical workshops, developed in collaboration with Human Foundation, to deepen their understanding of how to use the SDG Impact Standards.

The Call will remain open until April 24, 2025.

Download the SDG Impact Standards in Italian for free here

Learn more and participate in the Call for Testers here

This initiative is part of the “AGENDA 2030. Mind the Investment GAP” project, funded by Banca d’Italia. The project aims to educate and support the growth of investments oriented toward the SDGs and impact integrity.

Seminar with presentations and insights from Prof. Elsa Fornero, Prof. Gianmario Pellegrino, and Prof. Ezio Micelli

Local experts and stakeholders will discuss the opportunities and challenges of the off-site approach in public residential housing.

April 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

On April 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the Open Innovation Center Sella will host a seminar dedicated to exploring the future perspectives of off-site construction.

The event aims to examine the potential of the off-site approach applied to the construction and retrofit of residential buildings, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities it offers in the context of Italian social housing. The day will feature discussions among experts and local stakeholders, addressing future prospects from socioeconomic, demographic, and technical perspectives.

A series of in-depth talks will cover various aspects related to the off-site approach:

• Prof. Elsa Fornero (economist, politician, and Italian academic, currently Honorary Professor of Economics at the University of Turin) –
  Demographic Context and Labor Market: An analysis of demographic trends and their impact on the labor market, with a particular focus on labor supply and demand in the energy transition.
• Prof. Gianmario Pellegrino (Associate Vice-Rector for Innovation, Polytechnic University of Turin) –
  Student Education on Ecological Transition: A reflection on the role of academic education in addressing sustainability challenges and the energy-ecological transition.
• Prof. Ezio Micelli (Full Professor at IUAV University of Venice, specializing in project economics) –
  Socioeconomic Context: An in-depth look at the socioeconomic aspects related to the adoption of innovative solutions in the construction sector.

The seminar marks the closing and dissemination event of the project “Off-site Construction to Simplify the Energy Construction in Social Housing”, funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ program and organized by Fondazione per l’Architettura/Torino and LURE. It will provide an opportunity to showcase the project’s outcomes achieved in Italy and Poland over the past six months.

The closing roundtable will include local stakeholders such as:

• DAD (Department of Architecture and Design, Polytechnic University of Turin)
• Turin Chamber of Commerce
• City of Turin
• ANCE Torino
• ATC Piemonte Centrale

They will discuss the prospects and opportunities offered by the off-site approach, identifying challenges and obstacles that slow its adoption at local and national levels. The debate will focus on practical and operational challenges and the contribution that technological innovation can make to public building retrofits, with a forward-looking perspective on the labor market and urban policies.

The event serves as a platform to explore the potential of technological innovation in the construction sector and to identify effective strategies for promoting the integration of the off-site approach into residential housing policies.

Download the final project report, which compiles key findings and analyses of the work carried out.

The seminar is open to all professionals, researchers, and operators in the construction sector interested in exploring the opportunities and challenges of off-site construction.

Click here to join the seminar!

Sponsored by Xlam Dolomiti.

The assessment of the negative impact caused by the crisis of two major industrial plants offers insight into the vicious cycle triggered by a shutdown. This innovative analysis was promoted by Cgil Fiom, funded by the Chamber of Commerce as part of Torino Social Impact, and carried out by CeVIS, the Competence Center for the Measurement and Evaluation of Social Impact.

Read the article by Daria Capitani on Vita.

On April 16, 2025, the event “Inclusive Prosperity – The New Social Economy” will take place at the Sermig – Arsenale della Pace in Turin. Organized by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) as part of the Pioneers Forum, this event marks the Centre’s 60th anniversary.

Founded in Turin in 1964, the Centre aims to celebrate the city as a symbol of social innovation and cooperation. This event will be an opportunity to explore the role of the social economy in the region, the potential of new urban spaces and the revitalization of peripheral areas, as well as the creation of solutions to tackle future challenges and foster inclusive development.

The event is part of the Pioneers Forum programme, which opens on 15 April with an international webinar dedicated to the impact of quantum technologies on education, innovation and social justice. Info and booking here.

The event is organized by ITCILO in collaboration with Sermig, the University of Turin, Torino Social Impact, and the City of Turin – Department of Educational and Youth Policies.

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Sermig – Arsenale della Pace (Auditorium), Piazza Borgo Dora 61, Turin
Programme

The event is free of charge, and registration is open until April 8. Sign up here

In the afternoon of 16 April, there will be a second session at the Polo del ‘900: “How Do We Achieve Social and Labour Inclusion in Piedmont?” A deep dive into the challenges posed by demographic and industrial shifts, bringing together experts and policymakers to craft effective strategies for fostering inclusive employment and reducing inequalities. Discover the programme

Find out more on the website: The Pioneers Forum

MyOrango, the Generative Community for freelancers and businesses, launches A-PEER-ITIVO, a new format that combines learning, networking, and conviviality in a single experience. The first event will take place on March 25 at CASO Bistrot Sociale in Turin.

A-PEER-ITIVO was created to meet the growing need for peer learning opportunities, where participants don’t just listen but actively interact, share experiences, and build real connections. It’s an event designed for professionals, freelancers, and businesses looking to enhance their skills in a dynamic and informal setting.

How does it work?

During A-PEER-ITIVO, participants sit at PEER-TO-PEER TABLES, each dedicated to a specific topic and led by expert speakers from the MyOrango community. Every table offers a hands-on and interactive discussion on a key theme. After the session, the evening continues with networking and aperitivo, fostering meaningful connections in a relaxed atmosphere.

Topics and speakers at the first A-PEER-ITIVO

Speaking matters: Use your voice – Sylvia Letitia Oberto
Overcome the fear of public speaking, make your communication more confident and effective, and learn to use your voice and body language with awareness.

Earn more and work less? Just write (better)! – Chiara Zoia
Improve your writing with five practical techniques to make your texts clearer and more impactful. Simplify communication to save time and achieve better results.

Take care of your future – Insights on financial security – Fabio Maritano
Complementary pension schemes, tax benefits, and insurance coverage: everything freelancers and company administrators need to know to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their assets.

How to participate

Spots for A-PEER-ITIVO are limited, and registration is now open.

Where: CASO Bistrot Sociale, Turin
When: Tuesday, March 25, from 6:00 PM
Register on Eventbrite: A-PEER-ITIVO: The aperitivo that connects and helps you grow

Join us for an evening of learning, connections, and idea-sharing! 🚀

Analysis of the Effects on Employees, Supply Chains, and the Territory

On March 18, in Turin, at the FIOM Cgil headquarters, the research study “Evaluation of the Social Impact of the Possible Closure of Two Manufacturing Plants in Piedmont” was presented.

This innovative analytical work, strongly supported by CGIL and FIOM, was funded by the Turin Chamber of Commerce as part of Torino Social Impact and carried out by CeVIS – the Competence Center for the Measurement and Evaluation of Social Impact.

The study focuses on the potential consequences of the closure of the LEAR Corporation and TE Connectivity industrial plants, analyzing the negative impacts on employees, supply chains, and the local territory. It demonstrates how social impact assessment could become a useful tool not only for ex post evaluation but also for ex ante decision-making, resource allocation, and strategic territorial development.

The research was conducted using an integrated methodology that combined desk research, employee and former employee surveys, and interviews with key stakeholders.

The study examined the effects of the closure of two industrial plants in Piedmont, assessing the consequences for internal stakeholders—employees and their families—as well as external ones, including supply chains, the labor market, institutions, and the community. Based on the theory of change, the study delved into the dynamics of social impact and possible strategies to address them.

For affected workers and their families, five main areas of impact emerged: economic status and capacity, psychological and physical health, social capital and cohesion, trust, self-awareness, and self-determination. Job loss caused immediate financial difficulties and uncertain future prospects, directly affecting psychological well-being and family stability. Additionally, plant closures negatively impacted social cohesion, weakening support networks and trust in the industrial system and institutions.

Regarding external stakeholders, the interviews highlighted a complex scenario with both challenges and potential opportunities. On the one hand, the closures had significant repercussions on the local supply chain and labor market dynamics, increasing pressure on employment support services and local institutions. On the other hand, intervention opportunities were identified to develop more effective mitigation strategies, such as professional retraining programs, incentives for industrial conversion, and more proactive governance models for managing industrial crises.

The study’s findings highlight the urgency of a paradigm shift in industrial crisis management: rather than responding in an emergency phase, a preventive approach should be developed, based on dialogue between companies, institutions, and communities, to minimize negative impacts and support a more sustainable transition for workers and territories.

“The LEAR and TE crises have once again demonstrated how the effects on workers are the result of interconnected actions and reactions from different actors within a territory,” stated Federico Bellono, General Secretary of CGIL Turin, adding: “This research on social impact is an experimental approach that could become a tool for trade union action.”

Dario Gallina, President of the Turin Chamber of Commerce, explained: “The Chamber of Commerce responded to CGIL’s initiative, through the Social Entrepreneurship Committee, to experiment with impact assessment in the context of ongoing industrial shutdowns in our region. As part of Torino Social Impact, CeVIS developed a unique model in Italy for this study—an assessment method for negative impacts that can be replicated in similar cases. The initiative is also unique for the institutional and collaborative dynamics that made it possible, demonstrating an open dialogue on such delicate processes affecting workers, supply chains, and the local economy.”

“Using an innovative research method, we developed a model to measure the negative impact of an industrial plant closure,” commented Marella Caramazza, responsible for CeVIS’ strategic direction. “The data revealed that plant closures not only cause economic, psychological, and existential damage to those involved but also foster increasing skepticism about the possibility of re-entering the workforce and reigniting a positive cycle of growth and development. The result is a depletion of the system’s resources.”

Download the Executive Summary

Today, Roberto Tortia itroduces us to FAIR ENOUGH., a sustainable clothing and apparel brand. All items are realized with organic materials and crafted by Turin’s inmates, significantly reducing their chance to commit crimes once out of prison.

For years, Fair Enough has been networking with Torino Social Impact and its partners, joining forces for sustainability and social responsibility.
From bands merchandising to fashionable clothes, find out how Fair Enough combines climate neutrality and social redemption, creating a square impact!

Interview by Francesco Antonioli.

Watch previous episodes here.

Urban areas are at the forefront of climate action, but to become more resilient and sustainable, they need strong policies, green financing, and nature-based solutions—all backed by cross-sector collaboration.

This webinar series, part of the EU-funded FARClimate project, brings together leading experts to explore how cities can turn sustainability goals into action.

Join GGG and gain:

• Practical strategies for integrating policy, finance & NBS into urban planning
• Expert insights on funding climate resilience and implementing sustainable solutions
• Real-world case studies from cities leading the way in urban sustainability

Webinar Dates:

• Green Finance & Policy → 27 March, 18:00–19:00 CET
• Nature-Based Solutions → 9 April, 18:00–19:00 CET
• Business Development & Multi-Stakeholder Approach → 23 April, 18:00–19:00 CET

Key Speakers:

• Diana Kupper, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
• Fenn Faber, Klima Agence
• Thomas Osdoba, Climate KIC
• Giacomo Falchetta, Centro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici (CMCC)
• Andrés Alcantara, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
• Leen Zevenbergen, B Corp
• Friso Klapwijk, ONE Architecture
• CONAMA 

Be part of the transition to sustainable, climate-resilient cities!

Register now for free

A heartfelt thank you to the organizations and individuals who provided thoughtful and engaged feedback on the draft of the Plan, developed by the Turin Chamber of Commerce and the Metropolitan City of Turin within the framework of Torino Social Impact.

This document places young people at its core and promotes collaboration between institutions, businesses, and the third sector to foster a more equitable and sustainable economy.

The feedback will now be reviewed and integrated into the final version of the document, along with the publication of the related comments.

Next, the approval process will continue with the involved entities, followed by a public presentation of the Metropolitan Economy Plan for Social Impact in Turin.

Learn more

How does a city change when it chooses to become one of the best places in the world for business and finance while keeping a strong focus on social impact? What challenges and opportunities arise when public and private sectors, profit and non-profit organizations collaborate to generate shared value?

To find out, VITA and Torino Social Impact embark on a journey through social impact, starting with a conversation with spokesperson Mario Calderini.

An exploration of how Turin is redefining the concepts of business, investment, and community—this is the first stop in a journalistic journey to understand how impact can take root in a city’s culture, eventually becoming part of its collective language.

Read Daria Capitani’s interview on Vita.

Futura Law Firm starl SB is organizing an event at ESCP Business School in Turin (Via Andrea Doria, 27) starting at 6:00 PM to discuss the challenges and uncertainties businesses face regarding ESG and how banks approach ensuring their client companies comply with ESG principles.

The discussion will also cover the Sustainability Dialogue between SMEs and Banks and the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Non-Listed SMEs (VSME) with the participation of:

• Susanna Gardiol, Director of GAL Escartons e Valli Valdesi
• Elisa Geraci, Lawyer and Impact Consultant
• Antonio Epifani, ESG Expert for the North-West Region at UniCredit Banca
• Paolo Vernero, Chartered Accountant and Founding Partner of VPTL Tax Legal

The event will be moderated by Emanuela De Sabato.

A networking aperitif will follow the event.
Register on Eventbrite here.

Live on Zoom at 12:00 PM, a new event from the sustainability consulting firm will explore the strategic value of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion through real-world insights.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) policies are at the center of an increasingly heated global debate. On April 2 at 12:00 PM, Amapola Café—Amapola’s dedicated discussion platform—will bring together perspectives, data, and testimonies on a topic that continues to spark division. Titled “DEI Under Attack? Why It Remains a Competitive Advantage“, this open and unfiltered conversation will shed light on the ongoing shifts and the potential consequences of stepping back from DEI commitments.

Register HERE.

The DEI Backlash

An increasing number of companies are reversing course, scaling back or even eliminating their inclusion initiatives under pressure from political movements and polarized opinions. However, data tells a different story: businesses investing in DEI see an average 24% increase in revenue and enjoy stronger trust from consumers and stakeholders.

What are the risks of abandoning DEI? And how can we prevent the debate from turning into an ideological standoff, losing sight of the real value of inclusion?

The webinar will explore the DEI backlash phenomenon, analyzing the factors driving some global brands to reassess their inclusion strategies and the impact on the international market. Leading the discussion will be Emilia Blanchetti, senior DEI consultant, and Micol Burighel, Head of Communications at Amapola.

The event will also feature video testimonials from Monica Cerutti, Board Member of UN Women Italy, and Laura Carletti, CSR & HR Manager at Randstad Italy. They will offer insights on the global landscape and discuss why inclusion remains a core pillar of modern organizations. When DEI is truly embedded in corporate culture, walking away isn’t so easy—its impact extends across all business dimensions, from market positioning to workplace climate, driving growth, reputation, and long-term trust.

Live on Zoom on April 2 at 12:00 PM.

A capacity-building webinar dedicated to the CREA COOP25 call for proposals is scheduled, organized by the Culture Office of the Creative Europe Desk Italy. The event will take place online on March 19, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

This webinar is exclusively for professionals in the cultural and creative sectors who are preparing a project for the call and are in a semi-advanced stage, with an already established partnership.

The session aims to provide in-depth guidance on drafting Part B of the project application and the budget table, offering technical support through a Q&A session to assist applicants until the submission deadline on May 13, 2025.

To participate, attendees must complete the online questionnaire by March 15, 2025. Only selected candidates will receive the access link on March 17, 2025. The webinar will be recorded and later made available to all interested parties.

Starting this year, the Creative Europe Desk Italy will organize a series of online capacity-building webinars tailored to the diverse needs of the cultural and creative sectors. For those not yet ready to apply for the 2025 call, orientation webinars will be available from June, focusing on preparing for the next European cooperation projects call.

A Workshop by the European Projects Hub

The European Projects Hub for Social Economy, coordinated by Torino Social Impact in collaboration with Weco Impresa Sociale, is hosting an informational and peer-learning event on the same call. The workshop will take place in person in Turin on March 28, 2025.

This event will offer another opportunity to explore the CREA COOP25 call, with insights from expert project designers. Participation is mandatory for those interested in accessing the project design support program offered by the Hub.

This initiative is made possible with the support of the Chamber of Commerce of Turin and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

iThanks has been awarded at the Innovation Oscars, the prestigious recognition promoted by ANGI, the National Association of Young Innovators, which aims to celebrate Italian excellence in innovation and recognize the most groundbreaking startups that make a real contribution to progress in the country.

The event, opened by Gabriele Ferrieri, President of ANGI, featured over 15 startups and numerous opinion leaders from the institutional, business, and research sectors.

iThanks won the Innovation Business & Leader Award for its innovative approach to shelf product management in supermarkets and large-scale retail.

Thanks to its cutting-edge technology, iThanks not only predicts the expiration dates of food products directly on store shelves, but for the first time, it processes real-time performance and sustainability analytics, providing valuable insights for retail operators, supply chains, and producers, paving the way for Retail 5.0.

Among the keynote speakers, in addition to a video address from Italy’s Minister of Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, were:

• Giuseppe Valditara, Minister of Education
• Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome
• Alessandro Morelli, Undersecretary of State at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers

who discussed the role of economic and social policies in supporting innovation.

Also in attendance were:

• Cardinal Angelo Comastri, Archpriest Emeritus of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, who spoke about the upcoming Jubilee 2025
• Father Paolo Benanti, President of the AI Commission for Information at the Presidency of the Council, member of the United Nations New Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board, and Professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University, who addressed the ethical aspects of Artificial Intelligence

iThanks, the startup committed to improving performance and sustainability in supermarkets and large-scale retail, was invited to share its know-how at the 10th Festival of Statistics in Treviso.

Angi, the National Association of Young Innovators, selected iThanks to present its case study at the first edition of Statistic Call—a contest for startups specializing in data analytics, contributing to innovation and data collection in strategic sectors across Italy.

On October 19, alongside other startups, the iThanks team presented its solution, which helps supermarkets track and manage shelf-life expirations without the need for hardware. They showcased unique analytics and highlighted the potential benefits for the entire retail sector, supporting both supermarket chains and producers.

Additionally, they introduced sustainability analytics for the retail industry, an innovative advancement in the sector.

On October 20, following a thorough evaluation by a panel of experts, in collaboration with ISTAT, iThanks, along with two other startups, was awarded the Statistic Call prize for its business project and its ability to develop innovative analytics.

The TOUCH project, approved within the 2024-2026 ESF “Actions to boost the development of finance markets for social enterprises” call, has the ambition of creating the first outcome fund in the Piedmont region, in Italy, with the plan of replicating it in other Italian and European regions.

As outcome-based finance is considered to be a pivotal approach in addressing societal challenges with tangible impact and fostering access to finance for social enterprises, the project consortium aims at structuring an outcome fund while targeting work integration and skilling to support NEET, with a specific focus on women and migrants within this group.

Following past discussion held between Torino Social Impact and relevant local stakeholders, the TOUCH project represents the start of Italy’s journey towards becoming an adopter of outcome-based social finance, with the support of a comprehensive consortium composed by 9 partners located in 3 different European countries (Italy, Belgium and Netherlands): Associazione Torino per la Finanza e l’Innovazione Sociale; Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo; Cottino Social Impact Campus S.r.l.; Human Foundation Do & Think Tank for social innovation; Social Finance NL; Politecnico di Milano – Tiresia; Finpiemonte S.p.A.; Diesis Network;; Social Impact Agenda per l’Italia (Associated Partner).

The project started in December 2024 and is currently conducting the first project activities foreseen. The first milestone of the project was the Project Kick-Off meeting, held on January 22, 2025. This event brought together consortium partners to discuss the initial steps of the project, align on its objectives, and set the foundation for future activities. 

On April 7-8, the first Transnational Workshop of the DO Impact project will take place in Turin. The initiative is dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of digital technologies and data-driven approaches within the Social Economy (SE) sector.

The DO Impact project aims to raise awareness among Social Economy SMEs about the digitalization opportunities to enhance their operations and foster innovation. It also seeks to engage European stakeholders in recognizing the crucial role of digitalization in advancing social innovation and sustainability, while providing upskilling and reskilling opportunities for Social Economy Enabling Organizations and SMEs.

This workshop is the first of eight planned events within the framework of the DO Impact Strategy, a program designed to equip Social Economy organizations with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive in an evolving market. The focus is on strengthening digital skills, improving data management, and promoting sustainable practices.

Hosted by the Cottino Social Impact Campus, the two-day event will address the needs of organizations that support SMEs within the Social Economy ecosystem, with content specifically tailored to local SMEs from across Europe.

The first day will focus on the benefits and strategies of digitalization for Social Economy support organizations, presenting best practices from the Piemonte region. These practices will be shared by practitioners who have successfully implemented them. On the second day, the workshop will examine “data for good” initiatives, exploring effective data-sharing strategies, their objectives, and the challenges involved. The event will also include two practical sessions: one on an open-source platform for project management and another on tools for data analysis and visualization to support informed decision-making.

This workshop represents a significant opportunity for participants to gain essential knowledge and practical insights, empowering them to navigate the digital transformation within the Social Economy sector.

Do spaces for dialogue and discussion still exist?

In today’s world—complex and sensitive to political, social, and industrial shifts—organizations must redefine their roles. Businesses are no longer just economic players but increasingly social actors. Associations, advocacy movements, and informal networks serve as aggregators of experiences and perspectives within an ecosystem that can sometimes feel disorienting. How can we promote sustainable development that generates impact? By moving beyond a conflict-driven mindset, restoring optimism and trust, and starting with the perspectives of younger generations.

Speakers include Mario Calderini (PoliMI & Cottino Social Impact Campus), Giuseppe Dell’Erba and Caterina Soldi (Cottino Social Impact Campus), Luca Quaratino (IULM University & ISTUD Business School), Giorgia Garola (Unione Industriali Torino), Federico Bellono (CGIL), Anass Hanafi and Carolina Grossetti (Global Shapers Community). The discussion will be moderated by Caterina Soldi.

This event is organized by Cottino Social Impact Campus in collaboration with Global Shapers, ISTUD Business School, Torino Social Impact, and Unione Industriali Torino, as part of Democrazia Diffusa at Biennale Democrazia 2025.

March 26, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Cottino Social Impact Campus, Corso Castelfidardo 30/A, Turin

Participation is free but subject to limited availability. Register on Eventbrite.

The HYPOP project (Envipark is coordinator) is set to host two important international webinars in March and April 2025: ‘Engaging Non-Technical Audiences: Best Practices for Energy Communication’ on 20 March 2025, and ‘Raising Awareness of Hydrogen: Best Practices from the HYPOP Project’ on 24 April 2025. Both events will provide valuable insights on communicating hydrogen technologies and raising awareness of hydrogen’s role in Europe’s energy future. 

“Engaging Non-Technical Audiences: Best Practices for Energy Communication”
Date: 20 March 2025 | Duration: 1 Hour (1-2 pm CET)

In this webinar, HYPOP will explore effective strategies for communicating hydrogen and energy topics to non-technical audiences. With the growing importance of hydrogen in Europe’s energy transition, it is essential to engage all areas of society in understanding its benefits and complexities. 

The event will touch upon key concepts such as: participatory approaches to engaging non-technical audiences, identification and understanding of the desired audiences, and simplification of complex concepts through various techniques. 

Moreover, different hydrogen projects and organizations involved in hydrogen social acceptability will share their insights and expertise on the subject.  

AGENDA

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“Raising Awareness of Hydrogen: Best Practices from the HYPOP Project”
Date: 24 April 2025 | Duration: 1 Hour (1-2 pm CET)

The webinar will highlight hydrogen’s pivotal role in Europe’s energy and climate strategy, and share HYPOP’s key findings on promoting hydrogen technologies. It will provide a comprehensive overview of how hydrogen is bridging the gap to renewable energy sources and help industry, government, and the public understand the technology’s importance in achieving a sustainable energy future. 

The speakers will address Hydrogen’s Role in Europe’s Energy Future, share HYPOP’s key takeaways from the implementation of activities, and address challenges and opportunities of hydrogen technologies. 

AGENDA

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Q&A Sessions will be available in both webinars, providing attendees the opportunity to engage with the experts and ask questions. 

About the HYPOP Project

Presentation of the research supported by the Turin Chamber of Commerce and conducted by CeVIS

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM FIOM Headquarters, Via Sacra di San Michele 31, Turin

On March 18, 2025, in Turin, the FIOM headquarters on Via Sacra di San Michele 31 will host the presentation of the research “Assessment of the Social Impact of the Potential Closure of Two Manufacturing Plants in the Piedmont Region.” The study, strongly advocated by CGIL and FIOM, was funded by the Turin Chamber of Commerce as part of Torino Social Impact and conducted by CeVIS – Center of Expertise for the Evaluation and Measurement of Social Impact.

This innovative study, particularly in its methodology, examines the negative consequences for workers, local businesses, and the broader territory resulting from the potential closures of LEAR Corporation and TE Connectivity plants.

This initiative is unique at the national level, not only because of the institutional dynamics that enabled its realization but also because it demonstrates how social impact assessment could become a valuable tool not just for ex post evaluation but also for ex ante decision-making. It offers a strategic framework for resource allocation and territorial development planning.

The event will open with institutional remarks from Edi Lazzi, General Secretary of FIOM Turin, and Dario Gallina, President of the Turin Chamber of Commerce. Following the presentation of the research, a roundtable discussion will take place featuring:

• Federico Bellono, General Secretary of CGIL Turin
• Dario Gallina, President of the Turin Chamber of Commerce
• Marco Gay, President of the Turin Industrial Union
• Umberto D’Ottavio, President of the North-West Territorial Pact

The discussion will be moderated by Filomena Greco, journalist at Il Sole 24 Ore.

Civic spaces are not just physical places—they are drivers of active citizenship and participation, fundamental pillars for upholding democratic values and citizens’ rights.

To strengthen the collective capacity of local public authorities and community organizations in supporting, promoting, and protecting these spaces, the initiative “B.Right Spaces: Civic Spaces as Hubs for Participation and Inclusion” was created.

This event is part of Distributed Democracy within the 2025 edition of Biennale Democrazia, offering a platform to reimagine the future of democracy and foster more open, aware, and engaged communities.

Supporting, promoting, and protecting turin’s civic spaces: a gathering at Beeozanam

The event, organized by Città di Torino, Torino Social Impact, and Labsus, will take place on Wednesday, April 2, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Beeozanam Community Hub. It will feature a participatory workshop inspired by the World Café model, bringing together representatives from public administration, social economy organizations, activists, and citizens to explore and enhance civic practices and the spaces that bring them to life in Turin.

Through an open and inclusive approach, participants will engage in thematic discussion tables led by expert facilitators. The conversation will focus on the role of civic spaces as places of community engagement, with particular attention to fostering citizen participation in transformative processes. The debate will also address the transformation of public spaces into participatory and dynamic environments, capable of stimulating new possibilities for use and sharing, as well as improving the accessibility of services for citizens. More broadly, the meeting will encourage reflections on rights, active participation, and social innovation as a cross-cutting theme.

The expected outcome is a comparative study linking the civic practices implemented in Turin with its political, social, cultural, and legal framework, providing a comprehensive and operational vision for the future.

Towards a new community of practice for democratic spaces

The workshop is part of the European project B.Right Spaces, launched in March 2024 and supported by the European Commission under the CERV Program. The project aims to strengthen the collective capacity of local public authorities and community organizations in sustaining, promoting, and protecting local civic spaces.

This initiative also marks the beginning of a Community of Practice for Democratic Spaces, with the ambition of keeping this platform for dialogue and discussion active beyond the event itself.

Participation is free, but registration is required at the following link.

“War is Peace”
1984, George Orwell

On the occasion of Biennale Democrazia, Hypercritic presents: Anatomy of Conflict | Art, Politics, and Democracy

With Alessandro Avataneo—director, author of L’arte di raccontare storie, and founder of the international project Attore della Rete within Torino Social Impact—the audience will embark on a journey through different eras and artistic languages to explore the meaning of conflict through art and contemporary events.

What is the relationship between narrative and truth? What tools do we have to decode the world around us?

The discussion will trace a path from the art of war and battle, spanning from Aristotle to great Russian authors such as Tolstoy, Eisenstein, Prokofiev, and Tarkovsky, leading up to modern representations in comics and video games.

A journey through literature, music, and cinema, reflecting on the impact of storytelling in times of crisis and transformation, such as the Risorgimento and the Resistance.

Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 5:00 PM |National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento – Turin
Free entry – Reserve your spot on Eventbrite

This event is part of the Democrazia Diffusa program within Biennale Democrazia.

Cover Image: The End of Civilization by Louis Raemaekers, from the collection of the National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento, with thanks for their hospitality.

The Democrazia Diffusa section returns, created in collaboration with local cultural organizations and Torino Social Impact, involving several partners in the programming.

A wide selection of “impactful” events, covering a variety of topics, all connected by a common thread: a culture of democracy that translates into democratic practice through social impact.

• March 26, 17:00 – The New Arenas of Dialogue: The Role of Organizations for an Alliance Between Generations
  Organized by Cottino Social Impact Campus
  Speakers: Mario Calderini (PoliMI and Cottino Social Impact Campus), Giuseppe Dell’Erba and Caterina Soldi (Cottino Social Impact Campus), Luca Quaratino (IULM University & Istud Business School), Giorgia Garola (Unione Industriali Torino), Federico Bellono (CGIL), Anass Hanafi and Carolina Grossetti (Global Shapers Community).
  Location: Cottino Social Impact Campus (c.so Castelfidardo, 30)
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• March 26, 18:30 – The Gender Pay Gap: Wage Inequality and Battles for Equality
  Organized by Associazione Acca
  Speakers: Alessandra Brogliatto, Caterina Giannottu, Monica Cerutti, moderated by Miriam Colombero – Pink Community
  Location: Pink Coworking (Via Davide Bertolotti, 10)
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• March 27, 17:00 – Dialogues on Intangible Heritage: Communities and Participation in Turin. Roundtable as part of “Fiumi di Culture”
  Organized by Volontariato Torino ETS
  Speakers: Sara Bonfanti in dialogue with Hemegowda Mahdu; Anas Mghar, Fedoua El Attar; Marco Rossi in dialogue with Gu Ailian
  Location: Volontariato Torino ETS (Via Giolitti, 21)
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• March 27, 17:00 – Anatomy of Conflict | Art, Politics, and Democracy
  Organized by Hypercritic-Rampart
  Speaker: Alessandro Avataneo
  Location: Museo del Risorgimento – Aula della Camera Italiana (Via Accademia delle Scienze, 5)
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• March 27, 18:00 – Compulsory Stay: Limitations and Paths Towards Freedom of Choice and Full Participation
  Organized by Fondazione Time2
  Speakers: Ciro Tarantino, Cecilia Marchisio, Elisa Costantino, Samuele Pigoni
  Location: Open (Corso Stati Uniti 62/b)
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• March 28, 09:00 – Global Conflicts, Local Responses – The Third Sector as a Motor of Change
  Organized by Forum Terzo Settore in Piemonte
  Speakers: Elena Atzeni, Alice De Marco, Andrea De Giorgio, Valeria Ferraris, Bertrand Honoré Mani Ndongbou, Cecilia Strada, Francesco Vignarca, Gabriele Moroni, Lorenzo Siviero, Luca Misculin, Maria Teresa Martinengo, Marta Mosca, Silvia Stilli, Stefania Di Campli.
  Location: Polo del ‘900 (Piazzetta Franco Antonicelli)
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• March 28, 18:00 – Social Conflict and University Movements
  Organized by Fondazione Collegio Universitario Renato Einaudi
  Speaker: Leonard Mazzone
  Location: Biblioteca, Sezione PO (Via Maria Vittoria, 39)
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• March 29, 15:00 – From Economic Violence to Financial Autonomy
  Organized by Kermasofia
  Speakers: Giulia Grignani, Francesca Giuffrida, Marta Andrate, Valentina Noya.
  Location: Cine Teatro Baretti (Via Baretti, 4)
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• April 2, 15:00 – B.Right Spaces: Civic Spaces as Places of Participation and Inclusion
  Organized by City of Turin, Torino Social Impact, and Labsus
  Location: Beeozanam (Via Foligno 14)
  Learn more
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Biennale Democrazia returns to Turin from March 26 to 30, 2025. It is a project of the City of Turin, realized by the Fondazione per la Cultura Torino, under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic, and supported by Intesa Sanpaolo, the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation, and the CRT Foundation.

With the title Wars and Peace, the 9th edition of Biennale Democrazia will focus on conflict, violence, and war, in light of the ongoing threat of internal clashes in democratic societies and the current global climate of rising tensions.

Once again, the Chamber of Commerce of Turin supports this important international event dedicated to the promotion of democratic culture and actively participates in the creation of the program through Torino Social Impact.

EVENT: The Role of Journalism in the Era of the Impact Economy

Gobetti Theatre, March 28, 2025, 18:30

With Mario Calderini, Annalisa Cuzzocrea, Elisabetta Soglio.

What is the role of information in the era of the impact economy? This question led to the creation of Torino Impact Journalism in 2024, a pathway to explore how journalism can contribute to promoting change in a context where all societal actors, from institutions to businesses, are called to act to address major environmental and social challenges. Journalists and experts, both national and international, have debated this topic, starting with the analysis of pioneering realities outside of our borders. Constructive journalism or solutions journalism is based on a new approach focused on solutions, rather than the problems described in facts and stories told.

Free entry until seats are filled, book here

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DEMOCRAZIA DIFFUSA

The initiatives of the partners

The Democrazia Diffusa section returns, created in synergy with local cultural institutions and with Torino Social Impact, involving several partners in the programming.

• March 26, 17:00 – The New Arenas of Dialogue: The Role of Organizations for an Alliance Between Generations
  Organized by Cottino Social Impact Campus
  Speakers: Mario Calderini (PoliMI and Cottino Social Impact Campus), Giuseppe Dell’Erba and Caterina Soldi (Cottino Social Impact Campus), Luca Quaratino (IULM University & Istud Business School), Giorgia Garola (Unione Industriali Torino), Federico Bellono (CGIL), Anass Hanafi and Carolina Grossetti (Global Shapers Community).
  Location: Cottino Social Impact Campus (c.so Castelfidardo, 30)
  Learn more
  Read the news

• March 26, 18:30 – The Gender Pay Gap: Wage Inequality and Battles for Equality
  Organized by Associazione Acca
  Speakers: Alessandra Brogliatto, Caterina Giannottu, Monica Cerutti, moderated by Miriam Colombero – Pink Community
  Location: Pink Coworking (Via Davide Bertolotti, 10)
  Learn more

• March 27, 17:00 – Dialogues on Intangible Heritage: Communities and Participation in Turin. Roundtable as part of “Fiumi di Culture”
  Organized by Volontariato Torino ETS
  Speakers: Sara Bonfanti in dialogue with Hemegowda Mahdu; Anas Mghar, Fedoua El Attar; Marco Rossi in dialogue with Gu Ailian
  Location: Volontariato Torino ETS (Via Giolitti, 21)
  Learn more

• March 27, 17:00 – Anatomy of Conflict | Art, Politics, and Democracy
  Organized by Hypercritic-Rampart
  Speaker: Alessandro Avataneo
  Location: Museo del Risorgimento – Aula della Camera Italiana (Via Accademia delle Scienze, 5)
  Learn more
  Read the news

• March 27, 18:00 – Compulsory Stay: Limitations and Paths Towards Freedom of Choice and Full Participation
  Organized by Fondazione Time2
  Speakers: Ciro Tarantino, Cecilia Marchisio, Elisa Costantino, Samuele Pigoni
  Location: Open (Corso Stati Uniti 62/b)
  Learn more

• March 28, 09:00 – Global Conflicts, Local Responses – The Third Sector as a Motor of Change
  Organized by Forum Terzo Settore in Piemonte
  Speakers: Elena Atzeni, Alice De Marco, Andrea De Giorgio, Valeria Ferraris, Bertrand Honoré Mani Ndongbou, Cecilia Strada, Francesco Vignarca, Gabriele Moroni, Lorenzo Siviero, Luca Misculin, Maria Teresa Martinengo, Marta Mosca, Silvia Stilli, Stefania Di Campli.
  Location: Polo del ‘900 (Piazzetta Franco Antonicelli)
  Learn more

• March 28, 18:00 – Social Conflict and University Movements
  Organized by Fondazione Collegio Universitario Renato Einaudi
  Speaker: Leonard Mazzone
  Location: Biblioteca, Sezione PO (Via Maria Vittoria, 39)
  Learn more

• March 29, 15:00 – From Economic Violence to Financial Autonomy
  Organized by Kermasofia
  Speakers: Giulia Grignani, Francesca Giuffrida, Marta Andrate, Valentina Noya.
  Location: Cine Teatro Baretti (Via Baretti, 4)
  Learn more

• April 2, 15:00 – B.Right Spaces: Civic Spaces as Places of Participation and Inclusion
  Organized by City of Turin, Torino Social Impact, and Labsus
  Location: Beeozanam (Via Foligno 14)
  Learn more
  Read the news

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Inclusion must transcend mere words; it demands tangible actions. This is why “Working Souls” has initiated a manifesto on Change.org advocating for a more accessible Italy, complete with clear and attainable objectives. Among the key requests:

Mobility for all: equitable fares and services for taxis and inclusive public transport.

Inclusive travel: complimentary tickets for companions and genuinely accessible trains.

Culture for everyone: inclusive events, welcoming more companions and embracing assistive technologies.

We hold the conviction that accessibility is not merely an exception, but an inherent right.

We call upon institutions, businesses, and civil society to unite with us in making 2025 the year of genuine inclusion.

In its 15th year, the Cecilia Gilardi Foundation reviews its efforts to support individuals under 35 in the fields of university education, sports, and the arts. It also launches the fourth edition of its successful initiative aimed at training a new generation of specialized artisans. To date, 80% of scholarship recipients have been hired by top-tier companies in Piedmont, Valle d’Aosta, and Liguria after completing their paid internships.

Over 500 applications have been submitted for 46 scholarships, totaling approximately €250,000 in funding, with 80% of recipients securing employment at their internship companies. These are the figures from the first three editions of Master Mësté, the project developed by the Cecilia Gilardi Foundation to train skilled artisans and facilitate their entry into the workforce.

Building on this success, the fourth edition of the Master Mësté call for applications is now open from March 7 to May 11. It offers 18 scholarships, each worth €5,400, for unemployed or job-seeking young people aged 18 to 35. The program includes a comprehensive training path with 35 hours of classroom instruction followed by a six-month full-time internship at one of the participating companies—11 in Piedmont, 3 in Liguria, and 2 in Valle d’Aosta. Additionally, starting this year, a partnership with Agenzia Piemonte Lavoro will provide candidates with practical tools and support for CV writing and job interview preparation.

The project covers various artisan specializations, including tailoring, weaving, fashion and design, woodworking and restoration, glass creations and goldsmithing, pastry and confectionery, pharmacy and cosmetics, sculpture, and prosthetics.

Selected scholars will receive a €900/month stipend while working at distinguished artisan companies such as Alessandrosimoni Maglieria, Archivio Tipografico, Associazione Al Cicapui, Atelier des Pampilles, Cappellificio Cervo, Chiara Ferraris Art & Glass Fusing, Elena Pignata Sartoria, Equipe Gioielli, Fabrizio Racca Pasticceria, Mutazioni Studio, the Conservation and Restoration Center “La Venaria Reale,” Dottor Nicola Farmacista, Auberge de la Maison, Cordani Velluti, Fratelli Levaggi, and Confetteria Romanengo.

Throughout the internship, scholars will be closely monitored by a work psychologist acting as a tutor, ensuring smooth progress and addressing any challenges that may arise.

Master Mësté is supported by the Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta regional governments, as well as institutions such as Fondazione CRT, the Turin Chamber of Commerce, Fondazione Creonti, Fondazione Magnetto, and Exclusive Brands Torino. The initiative also collaborates with the Polytechnic University of Turin, Fondazione Time2, Fondazione Accorsi-Ometto, CNA Torino, Fondazione Comunitaria della Valle D’Aosta, Permicro Spa, Informagiovani Torino, Informagiovani Genova, and ADAVA Federalberghi Valle d’Aosta.

For detailed information and application submission, click here.

Finpiemonte, on behalf of the Piedmont Region, intends to launch a market survey to gather expressions of interest from economic operators interested in proposing innovative financial instruments for facilitated access to credit for third-sector entities operating in the cultural and tourism sectors that have been awarded regional grants.

The proposed instruments must aim to provide these third-sector entities with immediate access to financial resources under favorable conditions, in exchange for non-repayable grants already approved by the Piedmont Region but whose disbursement timelines may not align with the cash flow needs of the entities. To facilitate access to credit, the Piedmont Region will allow financial charges incurred for these loans to be considered eligible costs for grants awarded in 2025, up to an indicative limit of 2% of the financing amount.

This survey is solely intended to assess the interest of financial operators in offering favorable credit products to the targeted entities. Participation in the survey does not create any commitment or obligation for Finpiemonte or the Piedmont Region toward the participating economic operators. However, the region remains open to defining the most appropriate methods to facilitate business relationships between financial operators and third-sector entities, for example, by facilitating information exchange and issuing relevant certifications.

The proposed financial products should be designed for third-sector entities in the cultural and tourism sectors that have been awarded regional grants, providing them with short-term financing (up to a maximum of 30 months) under favorable conditions, with a total available amount of approximately €10 million.

The loans will be provided as cash advances corresponding to the grants already definitively awarded but not yet disbursed by the Piedmont Region. These advances can then be repaid once the regional grants have been officially disbursed.

Consideration will be given to:

• Direct proposals from financial institutions interested in offering favorable credit conditions.
• Proposals from third parties interested in facilitating financial institutions in offering favorable credit conditions, such as through guarantee mechanisms on the loans provided.

Proposals may be submitted in any format deemed appropriate by the economic operator and must be sent to Finpiemonte at direzione@finpiemonte.it, with the subject line: “MARKET SURVEY for facilitated access to credit for advance payment of public grants under regional funds”

Deadline: March 17, 2025, by 5:00 PM.

The full notice can be consulted here.

On March 7, 2025, at the Palazzo della Regione Piemonte, a press conference was held in the presence of various institutions for the official opening of the 4th edition of the Master Mëstè! 2025 project, coinciding with the fifteenth anniversary of the “Fondazione Cecilia Gilardi“.

Also present in the hall were Chiara Ferraris, a glass artisan, Antonio Convertino, a Maker in Applied Circular Construction, and Michele Guaschino, specialized in sculptures and special effects. They were selected as host entities for three scholarship recipients and shared some key excerpts from the speech by the President of the “Fondazione Cecilia Gilardi“.

“Our Foundation”, said Alessandro Gilardi, President of the Fondazione Cecilia Gilardi, during the press conference, “was established 15 years ago with the idea of supporting young talents by taking a somewhat different path from most other foundations, which usually focus on healthcare and assisting people with disabilities. We chose a completely opposite path to address a problem that, in reality, turns into a valuable resource. If you support talent, if you help young people, you make an enormous investment in the future. And I must say, our investment has been very successful. Looking at the numbers over the past 15 years, we have awarded approximately 360 scholarships, amounting to about one and a half million euros. Around 90% of our scholarship recipients have found the career they dreamed of, thanks to our support, and now have stable employment. So, if we evaluate the return on our scholarship investment, the economic impact is also highly significant”.

With this in mind, the fourth edition of the Master Mëstè! program has been launched. From March 7 to May 11, applications are open for 18 scholarships, each worth €5,400. These are intended for young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who are unemployed or not currently working, offering them a complete training program. The program includes 35 hours of classroom instruction, followed by a six-month full-time internship at one of the participating host companies—11 in Piedmont, 3 in Liguria, and 2 in Valle d’Aosta.

During the presentation of the new call for applications, past scholarship recipients also shared their experiences, testifying to the support they received in achieving their professional dreams.

As of yesterday, applications for the fourth edition of Master Mëstè! are open from March 7 to May 11. The initiative aims to train young artisans, facilitating their entry into the workforce and enhancing the excellence of Italian craftsmanship.

The project includes a paid internship grant of €5,400 for six months at selected artisan enterprises, along with a week of classroom training with professional instructors specializing in art history, business administration, and communication.

The project covers various specializations, including tailoring, weaving, fashion and design, woodworking and restoration, sustainable crafts, glassmaking and jewelry, pastry and confectionery, pharmacy and cosmetics, sculpture, and prosthetics.

The list of available internships, along with the assigned tutors and skill acquisition areas, includes 11 opportunities in Piedmont. Among them are the glass craft enterprise “Chiara Ferraris Art & Glass Fusing” and the “Associazione Al Cicapui,” with tutor Antonio Convertino, a Maker in Applied Circular Construction.

• ALESSANDROSIMONI (knitwear)
• Archivio Tipografico (typography)
• Associazione Al Cicapui (sustainable craftsmanship)
• Atelier des Pampilles (furniture restoration)
• Cappellificio Cervo (hat-making)
• Chiara Ferraris Art & Glass Fusing (glasswork)
• Elena Pignata (tailoring)
• Equipe Gioielli (jewelry-making)
• Fabrizio Racca (pastry)
• Mutazioni Studio (sculpture and special effects)
• Venaria Reale

Applications for internships at Venaria Reale must be submitted through special selection processes managed independently by the Foundation or external partners.

When applying, candidates can choose multiple companies, provided they remain within the same sector.

Eligibility:

Young people aged 18 to 35 residing in Italy, classified as “unemployed” or “not in employment” as of September 1, 2025.

Program Duration:

The training and internship period runs from September 2025 to March 2026.

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted via the Fondazione Cecilia Gilardi website. Candidates must complete an online form on the Master Mësté project page, entering personal details and uploading the required documents listed in section 3.2.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted no later than May 11, 2025.

On March 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM, the final event of the DEA – Digital, Equity, and Actions project will take place at Spazio Copernico, located at Corso Valdocco 2 in Turin. The event is aimed at businesses, managers, and students interested in learning about tools and strategies to reduce the gender gap in the workplace, with a particular focus on STEM disciplines and managerial positions.

Promoted by Fondirigenti, coordinated by Fondazione Piemonte Innova and the University of Turin, and supported by Federmanager Torino and Unione Industriali Torino, the event will provide an opportunity to reflect on gender equality and how companies can adopt concrete measures to support female inclusion and promote fair leadership.

During the event, the main results of the project will be presented, co-designed together with SME managers and involving high school students in a research and co-design process.
In particular, the DEA Talent Guide—a catalog of innovative skill sets—and the DEAction Map—a collection of practical actions that companies can implement to foster a more inclusive corporate culture—will be introduced.

Following this, a roundtable discussion will take place, featuring in-depth analyses and testimonials from experts and managers to encourage dialogue and the exchange of best practices.

The event represents a valuable opportunity to learn about effective strategies for reducing the gender gap, discover concrete tools for fostering inclusion in the workplace, and engage with professionals and organizations committed to this cause.

Participation is free, but registration is required at the following link.
More information and the full event program are available on the Piemonte Innova website.

(RI)GENERIAMO’s Open Days are back.

• Friday, March 28th 2025
• in Valchiusa (TO)
• rendez-vous from 10 a.m. on

(RI)GENERIAMO in collaboration with Consorzio Forestale del Canavese (Canavese Forest Consortium) and PEFC Italy is organizing an “open doors” day to present Cammini Generativi (Generative Paths), our training offer for business.

“Cammini Generativi” are

• a generative path aiming to transform our perspective on the world
• a shared experience aiming to re-establish our lost alliance with nature
• an exploration of territories aiming to increase our awareness of ourselves and the environment.

Reservations are open (the Open Day is a totally free event) until Monday, March 24th. You can book by emailing to luca.pereno@ri-generiamo.it or calling +39 348 030 8892 and please don’t forget the “passphrase”: this-is-not-a-team-building!

Look forward to meeting you in Valchiusa!