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Our ecosystem

An integrated system to innovate, grow, and open up to the world. 
SPICI is part of an ecosystem of connected entities as well as national and international networks. Together, they connect businesses, startups, research centres, and institutions across Italy, Europe, and globally. 

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The organisations in our ecosystem

Fabbrica Italiana dell’Innovazione

Certified incubator dedicated to the green & blue economy and to the cultural and creative industries. Based in East Naples, it supports startups and SMEs with incubation, acceleration and open innovation programmes.

fabbricaitalianainnovazione.it

Smart Malico

Tech startup that promotes investment in Italy and abroad and the creation of smart, sustainable spaces through digital technologies. It works on proptech, investment attraction and internationalisation.

smartmalico.it

International Culture & Tech Factory (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

意匠数智创科(北京)科技服务有限公司

Tech startup working in the cultural and creative industries and in advanced manufacturing. Based in the Wangjing Science Park in Beijing, it works on:

  • internationalisation between Italy and China;
  • technology training on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies;
  • technology services, product development and consulting;
  • promoting events, exhibitions and cultural and scientific activities between the two countries.
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National networks

Fondazione RESTART

The foundation that leads RESTART, the largest public research and development programme on telecommunications ever carried out in Italy, funded by the PNRR (Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan). It brings together universities, research centres and companies working on the networks and telecommunication systems of the future. SPICI is a member.

fondazione-restart.it

Meditech – Competence Center I4.0

National high-specialisation competence centre for Industry 4.0, based in Campania and Puglia. It supports companies in their digital transformation and technological innovation. SPICI is a member.

meditech4.com

InnovUp

The association representing Italy’s innovation ecosystem: startups, scaleups, incubators, accelerators, science and technology parks and corporates.

innovup.net
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International networks

Fondazione Italia Cina

The leading meeting point in Italy between Italian and Chinese businesses and institutions. It has more than 300 members and partners and offices in Milan, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Chongqing. It promotes economic, institutional, scientific and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

italychina.org

Ecsite – European Network of Science Centres and Museums

The European network that since 1989 has brought together more than 300 science centres, museums, research institutions and companies committed to spreading scientific culture. Through Ecsite, SPICI contributes to the design of interactive exhibits, STEAM education and international cooperation.

ecsite.eu

NICTC – Network for International Cooperation on Technology Commercialization

International network for technology transfer, promoted by ITTN and China Technology Exchange. It brings together more than 100 members, including incubators, accelerators, associations and research centres. SPICI is a member of the network and its President sits on the Advisory Board.

SPICI’s news on NICTC

World Internet Conference (WIC)

International organisation based in Beijing dedicated to the development and governance of the digital world. SPICI has been a member since 2024.

wicinternet.org