Italy AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)

Manufacturing partner for Meta's AI smart glasses.

Italian luxury fashion house specializing in high-end fashion products and accessories.

D-Orbit Portugal is the Portuguese subsidiary of D-Orbit, a space logistics and orbital transportation company.

Leading independent wireless telecommunications infrastructure operator in Italy, managing a vast network of towers and sites.

Cybersecurity platform for banks to detect and prevent attacks before they occur.

European cloud storage and disaster recovery solutions with a focus on data sovereignty.

Scalapay is a leading European buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) platform offering interest-free installment payments.

Global provider of digital trust services including electronic signatures, registered electronic delivery, and digital identity.

A group travel startup for millennials and Gen Z.

Infrastructure for the subscription economy.

Global leader in advanced energy solutions, driving electrification and decarbonization for businesses and cities.

Cortilia is an Italian e-commerce platform delivering fresh, high-quality food directly from local producers to consumers.

AI technology provider for hotels and non-hotel accommodations, focusing on generating tangible results and automating operational tasks.

AI-powered care monitoring solutions for residential healthcare facilities.

A global publisher of video games.

AI technology company making advanced digital tools accessible and viable for SMBs.

A future of work holding company focused on Talent-as-a-Service, employee engagement, and AI-supported team design.

Advanced manufacturing company specializing in Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) using robotic arms.

DeepTech startup developing analytical tools for characterization of cancer immunotherapies, cell therapies, and cell-based biotherapeutics.

Drone technology

Autonomous driving technology spinout from the Polytechnic University of Milan.

ISAAC provides AI-powered seismic resilience technology for the construction sector.

AI-powered WhatsApp platform for e-commerce brands to automate sales and customer engagement.

AI-powered B2B SaaS platform for supply chain optimization.

Integrated platform for hiring, managing, and paying employees, reducing bureaucracy around payroll and talent administration.

Automated digital tax compliance and integrated digital trade platform.

AI-powered financial planning and analysis platform for the hospitality industry.

AI-powered platform for customer intelligence.

Developing wearable robotics for neuromotor rehabilitation combined with AR/VR technologies.

Italian startup achieving significant one-year revenue growth in Southern Europe.

Automating personalized content creation for event participants.

Developing cocoa-free chocolate alternatives from Mediterranean crops.

Venture capital firm investing in early-stage digital and technology startups across Europe.

WSense provides IoT solutions for smart building management and energy efficiency.

AI-native platform for corporate event planning.

AI-powered people development platform for mapping skills, assessing potential, and fostering growth.

An AI-powered conversational hiring platform for Europe's industrial and energy sectors.

Buy now, pay later tool for Italy’s main-street retailers

Building autonomous systems and information intelligence platforms for maritime operations