Takeoff Accelerator

Just 1 week until Takeoff Expo! 🚀 Get ready for an unmissable gathering of top innovators, groundbreaking startups, and visionary VCs from the #aerospace industry. Dive into a world of pioneering technologies and connect with the leaders shaping the future of aerospace. Don’t miss the chance to hear from our stellar lineup of speakers and discover the latest advancements from our third batch of startups! 🎟️ Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/d_R53DR5 . . . Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware #startups. - It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR - UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program - Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor - OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner - Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner - Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners - European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board

Today marks the grand finale of workshops for this third batch, and we’re closing on a high note with Jonata Puglia, Co-founder of Leaf Space! 🙌 Leaf Space is revolutionizing connectivity in space by building a powerful, distributed infrastructure that enables industries, services, and research to harness space data like never before. With a dedicated team of over 50, Leaf Space offers communication systems for micro and #nanosatellites through their cutting-edge antennas. They’ve secured key investments, achieved milestones like Horizon2020, and proudly collaborate with D-Orbit, Vast Space and ESA. Their mission? To lead the way in connectivity services for space assets, expanding the space ecosystem #sustainably! 🚀 Jonata's journey began at Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Aerospace and Space Engineering and met co-founder Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto. Together, they founded the Skyward Experimental Rocketry association in 2012, and by 2014, launched Leaf Space—a satellite telecommunications startup that's now changing the industry. 🛰 . . . Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware #startups. - It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR - UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program - Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor - OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner - Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner - Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners - European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board

Kicking off this Monday with a burst of excitement as we reveal another can’t-miss panel at Takeoff Expo! 🚀 Join us for an inspiring talk with our scientific board, featuring Gianluigi Baldesi, Head of Ventures and Financing at European Space Agency - ESA, and Augusto Carmarossa, Head of Strategic Coordination at Agenzia Spaziale Italiana. They’ll share key initiatives driving the space economy forward and empowering the entrepreneurial ecosystem! Don't miss the panel, register now👉 https://lnkd.in/d_R53DR5 . . . Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware #startups. - It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR - UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program - Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor - OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner - Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner - Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners - European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board

🗓 - Only 2 weeks to go until Takeoff Expo, and we’re thrilled to announce another keynote speaker: Salvatore Grimaldi, VP of Innovation and Technology at Leonardo Aircraft. With his vast experience in driving cutting-edge advancements in aviation, his insights are not to be missed! 🚀 Haven’t secured your ticket yet? Time is running out—grab yours now 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_R53DR5 . . . Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware #startups. - It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR - UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program - Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor - OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner - Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner - Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners - European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board

We had the honour to host Marco Di Clemente, Head of Technology at Agenzia Spaziale Italiana,to explore their technology program, strategic domains, and available funding opportunities. 🚀 Marco is involved in technology coordination at national, ESA, and EC levels. He also serves as an advisor in various ESA and international committees. Previously, he worked at the Italian Aerospace Research Centre (CIRA) in Aerothermodynamics and Space Propulsion. He has over 50 publications in international journals and conferences! 🗓 Meet us at Takeoff Expo on November 6th! Request your ticket now 👉https://lnkd.in/d_R53DR5 . . . Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware #startups. - It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR - UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program - Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor - OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner - Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner - Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners - European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board

Do you know the key legal elements every founder should understand when starting up? In today's workshop, Anna De Stefano, Angel Investor & Startup Advisor and Legal Design Expert, will take a deep dive into everything from setting up a company and negotiating term sheets to managing contracts and choosing the right legal advisors! 💫 Awarded European Women of Legal Tech 2020 and former Managing Director at Memento Pratico, the leading Italian legal publishing company in the segment of the ready to use legal information, Anna De Stefano is passionate about company growth, innovation, and simplifying complex topics. Tech-savvy, entrepreneurial mindset, focused about leveraging purpose to build successful business. With experience leading companies in legal services, she drives digital transformation and cultural change. She is an active angel investor and collaborates with companies, law firms, and startups to develop their business and adopt a legal information innovative approach. Join us for Takeoff Expo on November 6th! Get your ticket today 👉https://lnkd.in/d_R53DR5 . . . Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware #startups. - It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR - UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program - Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor - OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner - Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner - Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners - European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board

Yesterday Anass Hanafi led an inspiring workshop on the challenges of space law, covering EU regulations, new safety challenges, space debris removal, traffic management, and the impact of #ESG rules on #space #sustainability. 🌃 🚀 Anass is specialized in space law at the University of Turin and works as a researcher on international space law at various institutes. Born in Turin with Moroccan roots, he advocates for inclusion through lobbying.He founded NILI, supported by the German Marshall Fund, to promote minority leadership. He also co-founded Campus 4.0 and OIPI, think tanks focused on technology, society, and international relations.Anass is a TILN Fellow and member of Chatham House's Common Futures Conversations. In 2023, he received the IVLP Alumni Award for Social Innovation from the US Department of State. Don't forget to request your ticket for Takeoff Expo on November 6th 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_R53DR5 . . . Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware #startups. - It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR - UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program - Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor - OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner - Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner - Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners - European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board

🌟Can you guess who will be moderating our upcoming Takeoff Accelerator Expo? It's none other than Enrica Bonora, Program Manager of DualTech by Takeoff and Plug and Play Tech Center! 🎤✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of it—grab your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/d_R53DR5

Today we’re hosting an exclusive workshop led by Gianluca Magli, Legal Counsel at IFOM! 🚀 🚀 🚀 Gianluca will provide to the accelerated startups guidelines and best practices on #Policy & #Regulations in the #Aerospace Industry. Before joining IFOM, he worked with Nanoracks as Legal Officer with focus on company law, governance, data protection and compliance issues. He also served as Data Protection Officer and gained expertise in #GDPR privacy law and Anti-money Laundering regulation. With a Master’s in Space Institution & Governance at SIOI and a specialization in Privacy & Data Protection, in 2024 he has recently achieved an LLM in Corporate Law at Luiss Guido Carli University. Don't forget to request your ticket for Takeoff Expo on November 6th 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_R53DR5 . . . Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware #startups. - It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR - UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program - Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor - OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner - Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner - Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners - European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board

🕔 The countdown to the Takeoff Expo is on, and our startups are pushing their limits to deliver their best pitches yet!  On Monday, Eugenia Forte, Director of Takeoff Accelerator and Plug and Play Tech Center, led an exclusive session on mastering the elevator pitch, sharing expert tips on everything from word choice to body language to tone of voice. 🚀 Get ready for some incredible presentations! Request your ticket now 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_R53DR5 . . Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware #startups. - It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR - UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program - Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor - OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner - Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner - Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners - European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board