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29/05/2026

🔥 Today is the day!

Today, in Modena during the Motor Valley Fest, our finalist teams are ready to take the stage and present their solutions in front of our jury and audience. 🚀

The Hackathon, in collaboration with MUNER - Motor Valley University of Emilia-Romagna, AssetClassic and Invitalia per le imprese, has brought together talented students to work on real industry challenges and turn ideas into concrete solutions.

After weeks of preparation, teamwork, and idea development, this is the moment where everything comes together — live pitches, industry feedback, and the final step of the journey.

Stay tuned as we reveal who will be crowned winner of the Driving Innovation Hackathon 2026! ✨

Thanks to:
STMicroelectronics NV, Dallara, OMR Automotive, , Agrati Group, Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, Fondazione di Modena

27/05/2026

🚀 Our corporate partner Dallara will take part in the Motor Valley Fest 2026 program, contributing to several key discussions on the future of mobility.

From engineering and sustainability to talent, digital experiences, and space economy, Dallara will bring its perspective across multiple talks throughout the Festival. ⚡

Andrea Pontremoli, CEO of Dallara Group and President of Motor Valley Association, will join the Opening Conference “Global Trends, New Frontiers and Human Responsibility” during the Round Table “Voices of the Motor Valley”.

Alessio Grasso, Head of Aerospace Business Unit at Dallara, will take part in the talk “Space Economy: The Next Frontier for Motor Valley”, exploring new opportunities at the intersection between automotive expertise and aerospace innovation.

Among the speakers, Marco Beltrami, HR Director at Dallara, will join the session “Well Being – The Next Step of Leadership”, while Francesco Ravanetti, COO of Dallara, will contribute to the “Sustainability & ESG” discussion.

Alessio Cicolari, CEO of AK Group and General Manager of Dallara – AK Esports, together with Alessio Romito, Digital Innovation Manager at Dallara, will participate in “Virtual Racing & Gaming – The Digital Side of Speed”, focused on how simulation, gaming, and e-sports are reshaping performance and fan engagement.

Andrea Vecchi, Marketing & Communication Director at Dallara, will also join the talk “Customer Experience – From Product to Emotion”, exploring how technology, design, and data are transforming automotive brands into immersive customer experiences.

In addition, Dallara will take part in the Talent Talk dedicated to engineering, innovation, and career paths in high-performance automotive environments.

👉 Register here: https://www.motorvalley.it/motorvalleyfest/agenda/?data=2026-05-28

A broad participation that reflects Dallara’s role in driving conversations around engineering, innovation, talent, and digital transformation within the mobility ecosystem.

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Thanks to:
STMicroelectronics NV, Dallara, OMR Automotive, , Agrati Group, Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, Fondazione di Modena

26/05/2026

🚀 Our corporate partner Agrati Group will take part in the Motor Valley Fest 2026 program, contributing to the discussion on finance and investment in the automotive industry.

Paolo Pozzi, CEO of Agrati Group, will join the talk “Finance (Stock Market, Automotive Multiples & Investment Funding)”, alongside analysts, funds, and industry leaders.

The session will explore how investment models, market dynamics, and access to capital are evolving, with a focus on financial sustainability and consolidation across the sector.

👉 Register here: https://www.motorvalley.it/motorvalleyfest/agenda/?data=2026-05-28

A key perspective on how financial strategy is becoming increasingly central to the transformation of the mobility ecosystem. ⚡

Thanks to:
STMicroelectronics NV, Dallara, OMR Automotive, , Agrati Group, Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, Fondazione di Modena

25/05/2026

🚀 Also our corporate partner OMR Automotive will take part in the Motor Valley Fest 2026 program, contributing to the discussion on the evolution of the automotive industrial supply chain.

Marco Bonometti, President of OMR Automotive, will join the talk “Industrial Supply Chain”, alongside key players from across the industry.

The session will explore how the supply chain can be redesigned in a rapidly changing global context, where technological transition, big data, and integrated ecosystems are becoming essential to ensure productivity, resilience, and competitiveness.

👉 Register at the link in bio.

A key conversation on how collaboration and innovation across the value chain are shaping the future of the automotive industry. ⚙️

Thanks to:
STMicroelectronics NV, Dallara, OMR Automotive, , Agrati Group, Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, Fondazione di Modena

22/05/2026

🚀 Our portfolio startups are taking the stage at Motor Valley Fest 2026 through the Pitch & Match format, bringing innovation directly into key industry discussions.

Selected startups will open conference talks with their pitches, sharing their vision and solutions in front of a high-profile audience of corporates, investors, and ecosystem players.

Here’s where you can find them:

🔹 Quick Algorithm
Industrial Supply Chain
📅 28 May, 14:30
Speaker: Jacopo Piana – Founder

🔹 FCE
Energy Transition: Electrification & Technology-Neutral Approaches
📅 Thursday, 28 May, 16:30
Speaker: Marco Giannini - President

🔹 Maxi
Connected Mobility Services
📅 Friday, 29 May, 14:30
Speaker: Carlo Iacovini - COO & Board Member

🔹 HMDRIVE
The Future of Racing
📅 Thursday, 28 May, 14:30
Speaker: Luca Franceschetti, Co-Founder & CTO

🔹 ACUS
Design – Form, Function & Emotion
📅 Friday, 29 May, 14:30
Speaker: Riccardo Bergamin, CEO & Co-Founder

🔹 Ascari
Autonomous Driving (for Goods & People) – Round Table
📅 Friday, 29 May, 11:00
Speaker: Stefano Carnier, Executive Director

An opportunity to see our startups in action, presenting real solutions and contributing to the conversations shaping the future of mobility. ⚡

👉 Register here: https://www.motorvalley.it/motorvalleyfest/agenda/?data=2026-05-28

Thanks to:
STMicroelectronics NV, Dallara, OMR Automotive, , , Agrati Group, Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, Fondazione di Modena,

20/05/2026

🚀 We’re excited to host the very first Hardware Meetup Modena at Motor Valley Accelerator on June 18.

Born in San Francisco and now rapidly expanding across the US and Europe, Hardware Meetup is an international non-profit community created by founders, engineers, and hardware professionals to connect people building physical products and hardware technologies.

After Bologna, the format is now arriving in Modena, bringing together makers, hardware enthusiasts, founders, engineers, industry professionals, corporates, and investors interested in networking and exploring opportunities within the hardware ecosystem.

The evening will include:
🔹 Keynote speakers — soon to be announced
🔹 Open mic & community sharing session
🔹 Networking with the local hardware ecosystem

Through initiatives like this, we aim to further strengthen the local hardware community and create opportunities for connection across startups, industry, and innovation players. ⚡

📅 June 18, 2026
📍 Motor Valley Accelerator – Via Francesco Selmi, 15, Modena
👉 Register here: https://luma.com/drxapn9y

Thanks to:
STMicroelectronics NV, Dallara, OMR Automotive, , , Agrati Group, Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, Fondazione di Modena,

19/05/2026

🚀 We’re proud to see STMicroelectronics NV contributing to the Motor Valley Fest 2026 program with two key sessions on the future of mobility.

On Thursday, May 28, Nunzio Abbate will join the talk “Energy Transition: Electrification & Technology-Neutral Approaches”, focusing on how electrification, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels are shaping a multi-directional path toward decarbonization.

On Friday, May 29, Ampelio Corrado Ventura will take part in “Human Capital & New Competence Requirements”, exploring how skills, talent, and leadership are evolving in the mobility industry.

👉 Register here: https://www.motorvalley.it/motorvalleyfest/agenda/?data=2026-05-28

Two conversations, one common thread: building the future of mobility through technology, energy, and human capital.⚡

Thanks to:
STMicroelectronics NV, Dallara, OMR Automotive, , , Agrati Group, Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, Fondazione di Modena,

13/05/2026

🚀 We will co-host the talk “Start-up & Venture” at Motor Valley Fest 2026, bringing together key players from the innovation and investment ecosystem.

The session will explore how innovation and entrepreneurship are shaping the future of mobility, highlighting the strategic role of incubators, venture capital, and corporate venture capital in supporting high-tech startups. From academic research to industrial projects, public–private collaboration models continue to accelerate innovation across the mobility ecosystem.

Among the speakers:
Enrico Pizzi – Co-founder and CEO, Rareearth
Stefano Molino – Senior Partner, Head of Accelerators Fund, CDP Venture Capital SGR
Fabio Pirovano – Partner, United Ventures
Ludovico Del Carretto - Startup Business Analyst and Consultant, I3P
Loris Bruzzi – Co-Founder, Novac Srl
Virginia Bassano – Principal, Italian Founders Fund
Zeno Kastelic – Principal, Club degli Investitori
Andrea Caiazzo – Venture Fund Senior Analyst, Stellantis Ventures

The session will be moderated by Francesca Badiali, Senior Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center and Motor Valley Accelerator.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕓 4:30 PM
📍 Motor Valley Accelerator, Via Francesco Selmi 19, Modena

👉 Register here: https://www.motorvalley.it/motorvalleyfest/eventi/start-up-venture-business-angels-family-office-vc-corporate-vc-etc/

A key moment to connect capital, startups, and industry in a single ecosystem dialogue. ⚡

Thanks to:
STMicroelectronics NV, Dallara, OMR Automotive, , , Agrati Group, Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, Fondazione di Modena,

12/05/2026

🚀 Driving Innovation Hackathon 2026 | Fund your Idea with Invitalia

Today from 17:00 to 18:00, we will host a dedicated workshop with Invitalia per le imprese, focused on grants, incentives, and opportunities available for new businesses in Italy.

The session is open to all participants and will provide an overview of the main national incentives supporting the creation, development, and growth of innovative startups and entrepreneurial projects.

A valuable opportunity especially for the teams participating in the Driving Innovation Hackathon 2026, in collaboration with MUNER - Motor Valley University of Emilia-Romagna and AssetClassic, as the top 3 winning teams will receive an additional coaching and mentoring path to support the development of their project and access to Invitalia funding opportunities.

An opportunity to better understand how to transform innovative ideas into concrete ventures with the support of the Italian innovation ecosystem. ⚡

📅 Today – May 12, 2026
🕔 17:00 – 18:00 (CEST)
📍 Online – Zoom
👉 Join here: https://plugandplay.zoom.us/j/95270643436

Thanks to:
STMicroelectronics NV, Dallara, OMR Automotive, , , Agrati Group, Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Plug and Play Tech Center, UniCredit, Fondazione di Modena,

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