Torino is a connected city, a European hub of innovation and an international center of learning. Here, advanced manufacturing meets applied research. From AI to aerospace the city is a living and open laboratory for those who want to innovate, grow and make an impact.
Assistance in promptly locating suitable housing, neighborhood orientation, and multilingual assistance (powered by the City of Torino)
Torino is looking for business and innovation talent: people who want to apply their skills in advanced manufacturing, applied research, and entrepreneurial innovation.
eager to transfer and expand their scientific and academic knowledge into tangible urban impact
looking to establish themselves and scale in Torino or participating in incubation, acceleration and urban experimentation programs
bringing expertise to support local and international businesses.
Torino is Italy’s Connected City: an ecosystem where tradition and innovation converge, and the city itself serves as an open-air laboratory for future builders. 2025 European Capital of Innovation, ranked among the Top 35 in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025 (+122% growth in two years).
Over €250M invested in 2024 and more than 60 active investors. A capital-rich ecosystem offering connections and market opportunities for startups and scaleups.
With around 115,000 students, Torino is one of Italy’s largest university centers. The city also hosts renowned research institutes and labs, making it a European hub for science, technology, and academia.
Torino is part of the EU Mission for climate-neutral and smart cities, committed to reaching climate neutrality by 2030. The city is investing in energy transition, urban regeneration, and green mobility to meet this ambitious goal.
Initiatives such as Torino Social Impact demonstrate that innovation also means inclusion, regeneration, and community well-being.
With over 7,600 companies and 39,000 ICT professionals, Torino is Italy’s hub for AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. The first Italian quantum computer at Politecnico di Torino makes the city a living laboratory for advanced digital innovation.
More than 730 companies and 56,000 employees place Piedmont at the heart of European mobility. Torino is evolving from the car capital into a living lab for smart mobility, Mobility-as-a-Service, and sustainable vehicles.
Manufacturing generates 40% of Piedmont’s added value, making it one of Europe’s strongest industrial districts. Robotics, mechatronics, and digital manufacturing drive its ongoing transformation.
With 450+ companies, 35,000 employees, and €8 billion in turnover, Piedmont is a leading European aerospace hub. Torino covers the full value chain, from satellites to launchers and space applications.
More than 5,100 companies fuel the region’s green transition. Renewable energy, sustainable construction, and circular economy projects make Torino a cleantech testbed.
Around 2,650 companies and 72,000 professionals shape a vibrant ecosystem spanning design, gaming, and audiovisuals. Torino, UNESCO Creative City of Design and European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025, stands out as a creative hub of international relevance.
In all sectors, innovation in Torino is closely linked to urban and social impact, supported by Torino Social Impact.
Piemonte Agency for Investment & Export supports international companies in establishing high-quality investments in Torino and Piemonte, providing free and tailored assistance at every stage of the setup process
These services enrich the experience of newcomers in Torino and evolve thanks to the contribution of ecosystem partners.
To help your startup grow, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center supports you with dedicated tools: acceleration programs, matchmaking opportunities with potential business partners and investors, access to an international network, and support for accessing funding.
Desk support to discover ecosystem actors and services at OGR. Guided tours of the spaces. Networking services facilitated by the Community Manager
A biannual program by OGR Torino and Talent Garden for seed or early-stage startups. Offers 6 months of free workspace, tailored mentorship, training, and networking with investors and partners. The first call is closed; new calls will open every semester.
A digital marketplace connecting industrial companies with startups, research centers, and AI innovators. Accessible to companies with an operational office in Italy. Firms can post technological challenges, access ready-made solutions, and co-design AI applications.
To support startup growth, Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center launches the second Up2Stars call dedicated to Robotics, in collaboration with In Action Esg CLIMATE, the initiative by Intesa Sanpaolo Assicurazioni supporting environmental sustainability projects. Startups can apply until November 7, 2025, through the dedicated pages on the Intesa Sanpaolo and Intesa Sanpaolo Assicurazioni websites.
To help your impact-driven startup grow, the Impact Deal acceleration program supports European startups, scaleups, SMEs and non-profits that combine innovation with social and environmental impact. Founded and promoted by Fondazione CRT and OGR Torino, managed by TOP-IX, with the scientific supervision of ISI Foundation.
Art, culture, nature and food: Torino is a cosmopolitan city with a unique heritage of museums, theatres, international events, culinary excellence, and breathtaking landscapes between hills and mountains.
from optimizing 3 to 89 public buildings with IREN, it has reduced energy consumption by 15% and over 1,150 tons of COâ‚‚ per year.
born in Torino, it revolutionized mobile electric charging, conquered the Italian market, and is now expanding across Europe.
started from an idea, today it is a startup scaling the market of smart urban infrastructures.
It’s Torino’s Talent Attraction Package: a set of integrated soft landing services to attract, welcome, and support researchers, professionals, startups, and innovative SMEs in the Torino ecosystem.
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Yes. All services are free of charge, either funded by the i-Capital 2025 award or delivered with the support of ecosystem partners. No equity or fees are required.
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24 months (October 2025 – 2027). Some services have limited slots (e.g., Hello Torino for up to 50 talents), while others are recurring (e.g., OGR Startup Booster, every 6 months).
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Each service has its own access procedure:
Yes. The programme is open to informal teams not yet incorporated and to individual researchers with a project to develop.
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Yes. Services like Hello Torino offer temporary housing and guidance to help talents settle permanently in the city.
Yes. The programme is open: the Talent Steering Committee periodically evaluates proposals from qualified partners. Interested organisations can write to: 📩 icapital2025@comune.torino.it
No. They are prioritised and may offer more opportunities, but any business idea or project with positive urban impact is welcome in Torino.
For any questions or clarifications, please write to: 📩 icapital2025@comune.torino.it
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