Southern Innovation Champions 2025: the programme and how to participate in the fourth stage!

On 22 July at the Fabbrica Italiana dell'Innovazione in Naples, the eagerly awaited Campania stop of the Sud Innovation Champions 2025! will take place.

This event, promoted by Sud Innovation Summit, PwC, and Factory Accademia, is touring all the regions of the South to highlight the excellence of southern innovation.

Why participate?

• Get a preview of the solutions redefining the future of our South

• Meet entrepreneurs and innovative companies in the local scene

• Create valuable connections with qualified stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem

The event will be hosted by Fabbrica Italiana dell’Innovazione, where you can attend presentations of the most promising startups and projects in our region, selected for their innovative potential and impact on the area.

FREE ENTRY (registration required)

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AGENDA

9.00 - 9.30 Participant registration

9.30 - 9.45 Opening remarks and contributions from Innovation Partners
Roberta Anelli - Senior Manager Digital Innovation PwC Italy
Alessandro Arnetta - CEO FactoryAccademia
Roberto Ruggeri - Founder Sud Innovation Summit

9.45 - 10.00 Institutional greetings
Mariangela Contursi - General Director of SPICI srl
Luca Tesauro - CEO Giffoni Innovation Hub
Maria Grazia Falciatore - Chief of Staff of the Municipality of Naples
Valeria Fascione - Councillor for Research, Innovation, and Startup of the Campania Region

10.00 - 11.00 Startup pitch competition

11.00 - 11.15 break

11.15 - 12.15 Thematic round table
Amedeo Giurazza - Founder & CEO VertisSGR
Giuseppina Caliento - Project Manager Meditech Competence Center
Chiara Maiorino - Ecosystem Lead for Italy at EIT Health
Giorgio Ventre - Scientific Director Apple Developer Academy at University of Naples Federico II