RAISE up: Innovation Showcase 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025, within the context of Robot Valley Genova at Villa Durazzo Bombrini, the first in-person event of the second edition of RAISE up will take place. This Mentorship Program is promoted by Spoke 5 and supported by PwC Italy and I3P – Incubator of Politecnico of Torino.
The Innovation Showcase 2025 is dedicated to technological innovation and aims to foster connections between companies and researchers. Its main goal is to create an environment for exchanging ideas on technologies and their practical applications.
During the event, participants will have the opportunity to:
– Explore exhibition booths featuring posters and prototypes of developed solutions;
– Provide constructive feedback and establish potential connections of interest;
– Expand their network and discover new collaboration opportunities.
Innovation Showcase 2025 – Program
The event will begin with a welcome session providing participants with information on the goals, journey, and outcomes of the RAISE up Mentorship Program. Afterwards, attendees will be able to visit the exhibition booths, view posters, and observe the prototypes presented by participating teams, allowing for idea exchange and deeper insight into innovative projects.
Networking will be a key component of the Innovation Showcase 2025: it will be structured through guided tours of the booths and one-to-one meetings, encouraging meaningful interactions among attendees. These one-to-one sessions will promote feedback exchange and discussions around projects and potential future collaborations.
For those seeking more structured support, an information desk dedicated to presenting the RAISE up Program will be available, offering a space for new interested parties.
Event Schedule
14:00 – 14:30 | Event Opening
Participant check-in and distribution of informational materials.
14:30 – 15:00 | Welcome Talk
Opening remarks and welcome;
Presentation of the RAISE up Program with a focus on the second edition;
Overview of the event’s objectives and key moments.
15:00 – 18:00 | Exhibition Area Opening
Opening of the exhibition area, a space for direct interaction between companies and researchers;
Start of guided “safaris” through researcher booths, organized by thematic area.
17:00 – 18:00 | Reserved Networking
Start of one-to-one sessions between participants and selected teams to explore technology-related topics and foster new connections.
18:00 | Event Closing
Selected Teams for the Second Edition of the RAISE up Program
During the event, 13 teams will present their innovative solutions, divided into four specific thematic areas:
Area 1: Designing Inclusive Technologies to Redesign Urban Experience
1. EASE VR: Empowering Accessible Social Engagement in Virtual Reality
VR device that helps individuals with motor or sensory impairments safely train in a realistic urban environment.
Contact: Chiara Malagoli
Mentor: Iacopo Livia
2. RAISE Walker
App and wearable Bluetooth keyboard providing real-time city data and information for blind and elderly users.
Contact: Karthikeyan Balasubramania
Mentor: Negar Mokarram
3. WEMoS
Device and ML model that captures environmental parameters near the user and suggests optimal urban routes.
Contact: Francesco Salamone
Mentor: Negar Mokarram
Area 2: Smart Technologies for the Healthcare of the Future
4. DANTE: Dynamic Adaptive Network for Tracking and Evaluation
Modular system for monitoring vulnerable individuals, securely collecting data and generating metrics and reports to support clinical evaluations.
Contact: Giulia Bodo
Mentor: Tatiana D’Angelo
5. FitFES
Functional electrical stimulation system that adapts neuromotor rehabilitation in real time for patients with central nervous system injuries.
Contact: Gaia Bailo
Mentor: Eleonora Lavalle
6. Transfreq
Tool for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.
Contact: Cristina Campi
Mentor: Martina Fiorin
7. REWIRE: Rehabilitation and Enhancement of Motor Function With Integrated Real-time Electrical Neurostimulation
Developing neuroprosthesis based on electrical neurostimulation for patients with motor disabilities due to stroke.
Contact: Michela Chiappalone
Mentor: Daniele Pierobon
8. NEUROPEN
System that captures and analyzes handwriting samples to remotely assess and monitor cognitive and motor skills in patients with neurological disorders.
Contact: Paolo Alessandro Alì
Mentor: Daniele Pierobon
Area 3: Eco-Robotics for the Environment
9. BAR: Behavioural Alteration Recorder
Compact tool for ecotoxicological investigations, equipped with infrared camera and proprietary software.
Contact: Francesco Maccaroni
Mentor: Ludovico Del Carretto
10. BioVibes
Lead-free composite piezoelectric material for biomedical applications.
Contact: Riccardo Manfredi
Mentor: Bruno Calabrò
11. AquaSense
Fluorescent sensor for boats to analyze organic molecules in water.
Contact: Giancarlo Bachi
Mentor: Luca Toma
12. Highly Configurable Multifunctional ROV System for Marine Sampling
Robotic platform for sampling, collecting marine litter, and retrieving ghost gear.
Contact: Simona Aracri
Mentor: Leo Italiano
Area 4: Navigating the Future: Robotics and AI for Ports and Maritime Industry
13. PuriFiCaTiO₂: Purifying Felt in photoCatalytic TiO₂
Customizable, wettable photocatalytic felt to purify air and water by photodegrading organic pollutants.
Contact: Marco Fortunato
Mentor: Riccardo Valpiani
Participation is subject to prior registration at this link.
