STMicroelectronics Opens a Center of Technological Excellence in Pisa STMicroelectronics has opened its first center in Tuscany, in Pisa’s Montacchiello tech district. Focused on power management and wireless charging, the facility employs 40 researchers and collaborates with the University of Pisa to support training, research, and local job creation, reinforcing Tuscany’s role as a high-tech innovation hub.
STMicroelectronics, a global leader in semiconductors, has chosen Pisa as the location for its first center in Tuscany, further strengthening its presence in Italy. This new facility focuses on innovation, combining advanced design and industrialization processes. Technologies for a More Efficient Future Located in the Montacchiello tech district, the center specializes in developing solutions for… ...
Tuscany Sees €775 Million in Private Equity Investments, Setting a Record for Deals in 2023 Private equity is playing an increasingly strategic role in Tuscany, driving growth, innovation, and global expansion for local businesses. Beyond financial support, these investments bring management expertise and foster a cultural shift toward structured, sustainable growth.
In 2023, Tuscany saw a strong increase in private equity deals, with 55 investments totaling €775 million, a record for the region. The private debt sector also saw significant growth, with six deals amounting to €980 million. These numbers confirm the rising role of investment funds in supporting local businesses, which increasingly find strategic support… ...
Italy and US Unite for Aerospace and Life Sciences Growth On October 25, 2024, the Italian Embassy in Washington hosted the launch of the "Italy-US Tech Business & Investment Matching Initiative," aimed at strengthening industrial collaboration and attracting investments between Italy and the United States, focusing on Aerospace and Life Sciences. The event set the stage for new strategic alliances and joint projects for 2024 and 2025.
On October 25, 2024, the inaugural event of the "Italy-US Tech Business & Investment Matching Initiative" took place at the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. This cooperation initiative aims to strengthen industrial relations and promote investment flows between Italy and the United States in key sectors such as Aerospace and Life Sciences. This first edition,… ...
Sustainable Traditions: The School for Field Studies Brings Environmental Education to Tuscany The School for Field Studies opens its first Italian campus in Greve in Chianti, offering students immersive research on sustainable food systems and environmental conservation.
The School for Field Studies (SFS), one of the leading U.S. institutions offering environmental study programs, has selected Tuscany, specifically Greve in Chianti, as the location for its first Italian branch. Each year, around 800 students from the United States participate in semester and summer programs with the SFS, spread across twelve countries on six… ...
New Mapping of Industrial and Logistic Areas in Tuscany The Tuscany Region has launched a new initiative to expand the mapping of industrial and logistic areas, aiming to attract investments from national and international companies interested in establishing themselves in the region.
The Tuscany Region has launched a new initiative to expand the mapping of industrial and logistic areas, aiming to attract investments from national and international companies interested in establishing themselves in the region. This project is part of a broader plan to promote sustainable economic development while reducing land consumption. Objectives of the Initiative The… ...
Vection Technologies acquires The Digital Box for €12 million and integrates QuestIt’s AI into its services The multinational will incorporate the AI technologies from the Siena-based company into its spatial computing solutions.
Vection Technologies, an Italian-Australian multinational listed on the Sydney Stock Exchange and specializing in spatial computing—a technology that merges human-computer interactions with real-world environments—has acquired 100% of The Digital Box (Tdb) for €12 million. Tdb is the parent company of QuestIt, a leader in generative artificial intelligence and digital strategies. This strategic acquisition is aimed… ...
The new “Research, Development, and Innovation for Investment Attraction” call for proposals is live The main goal is to increase the presence of foreign investors in Tuscany, focusing on research and innovation, particularly in industrial research and experimental development.
The new "Research, Development, and Innovation for Investment Attraction" call for proposals is live, driving a more innovative, competitive, and sustainable Tuscany. Purpose of the Call: The main goal is to increase the presence of foreign investors in Tuscany, focusing on research and innovation, particularly in industrial research and experimental development. The call also encourages… ...
Sammontana, record year for Tuscan ice cream: revenue up 13% and new plant in Empoli The Bagnoli family closed 2023 with 549 million euros in revenue. By 2026, a new 3,700 square meter plant will increase production capacity by 10%.
2023 proved to be an exceptional year for Sammontana of Empoli, which reported a turnover of 549 million euros, marking a 13% increase over the previous year. The Bagnoli family's company, renowned for its "Italian-style" ice creams, also posted an EBITDA of 74.4 million euros, an 89% rise compared to 2022. Growth and Production Innovation… ...
Tuscany among the 151 European Regions with the Regional Innovation Valley Mark Tuscany has recently been included among the 151 European regions that have received the Regional Innovation Valley (RIV) mark, as announced by the European Commission.
The RIV initiative aims to enhance innovation ecosystems at the regional level by connecting regions with various levels of development and creating networks among key sector players. The goal is to reduce innovation disparities in Europe and improve the continent's overall performance in innovation. The European Union will support this initiative with €116 million through… ...
The Pharmaceutical Industry drives Tuscan manufacturing growth The pharmaceutical sector is a key driver of Tuscany's manufacturing industry, with exports reaching €8.4 billion in 2023 and employing over 17,000 people. Major companies like Menarini, Eli Lilly, and GSK lead this growth. Despite challenges like the payback system and lengthy drug approvals, the sector thrives due to substantial investments in research and development.
The pharmaceutical sector has become a pivotal force in Tuscany's manufacturing industry. Employing over 17,000 people, including indirect jobs, the sector has shown remarkable growth. In 2023, pharmaceutical exports from Tuscany soared to €8.4 billion, a tenfold increase from 2008, and now account for 15% of the region's total exports. This expansion has been driven… ...
Artificial Intelligence: a driver for investment attraction Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming crucial for IPAs by enabling efficient evaluation of investment opportunities and risks, thus enhancing the precision and effectiveness of their strategies. Successfully integrating AI can attract high-quality investments and foster economic development.
In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a crucial tool for promoting investment attraction. The ability of AI to analyze large amounts of data and provide detailed insights can transform how Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) operate, making them more effective and precise. In this article, we will explore how AI can positively… ...
Pitti Uomo concludes with 15,000 visitors and an increase in foreign buyers The 106th edition of the men's fashion fair saw the growth of foreign buyers, a positive signal for the future of the fair and the men's fashion industry.
The 106th edition of Pitti Uomo, held over three days at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, attracted a total of 15,000 visitors. Among the 11,500 buyers present, 5,300 were foreign, a slightly increasing figure compared to previous editions. This year's edition saw strong participation from international markets such as France, the United States, and… ...
bioMérieux opens new research hub in Bagno a Ripoli With a €9 million investment and new hires, the multinational expands its production of diagnostic tools to combat antibiotic resistance.
Thanks to a €9 million investment, bioMérieux has inaugurated its new research and development center in Bagno a Ripoli, which will involve the hiring of about 30 new employees, strengthening its presence in Italy since 1987. According to the Vice President and General Manager of Adriatic bioMérieux Italia, bioMérieux currently employs 310 people and, thanks… ...
Invest in Tuscany goes to San Diego for the BIO International Convention 2024 From June 3rd to 6th Invest in Tuscany will go to California to participate in the world’s largest event for biotechnology.
From June 3rd to 6th in San Diego, California, the BIO International Convention will take place, the world's largest event for biotechnology, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. The previous edition recorded about 1500 exhibitors and over 20,000 visitors from 73 different countries, confirming itself as an unmissable event for… ...
Baker Hughes opens a new training centre for young talents in Massa The Apuane Learning Center, the new training facility, will also be open to local businesses and will collaborate with ITS Prime and the universities of Florence and Pisa.
Baker Hughes has recently launched the Apuane Learning Center at its Massa facility, introducing a substantial training and skill development infrastructure designed to foster economic growth and attract forward-thinking talent. The inauguration, attended by both the company's executives and local government officials, highlighted Baker Hughes' substantial commitment to enhancing the regional economic landscape. Spanning over… ...
Aftercare Forum 2024 in Florence Hosted in Florence on May 29th-30th 2024 alongside Invest in Tuscany, the event will bring together Aftercare experts, policy-makers, practitioners and senior executives to strengthen post-investment support worldwide.
The Aftercare Forum, set to take place in Florence on May 29th and 30th, 2024, is an essential event for professionals involved in investment promotion and aftercare, organized by Cities & Collaboration alongside Invest in Tuscany. This international conference focuses on strengthening post-investment support globally and features a robust program that includes masterclasses, discussions on… ...
Invest in Tuscany goes to Selecting Italy 2024 From April 8th to 9th, we'll be participating in the event organized by the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces in conjunction with the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
On April 8th and 9th, 2024, the city of Trieste will become the beating heart of foreign investment attraction in Italy, hosting the second edition of Selecting Italy. This unique event is organized by the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces in conjunction with the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The Trieste Convention Center… ...
The Belgian company AtlasInvest invests 25 million in a new winery for Poggio Antico’s Brunello. The investment adds to the long list of foreign investments made in Tuscany and underscores their central role in the Tuscan economic fabric.
2017 marked a significant milestone in the Tuscan wine scene with the acquisition of the Poggio Antico winery in Montalcino by Belgian entrepreneur Marcel Van Poecke, owner of investment company AtlasInvest. Now, Van Poecke is furthering his commitment to the region by constructing a new winery, with renowned Florentine architect Marco Casamonti at the helm.… ...
Invest in Tuscany goes to Cannes for MIPIM 2024 From March 12th to 15th, we'll be participating in the premier real estate event, bringing together the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry.
Invest in Tuscany is gearing up for MIPIM 2024, set to take place from March 12th to 15th, 2024 in Cannes. This prestigious event brings together the most influential players from all sectors of the international property industry. We're excited to showcase Tuscany's rich and prestigious offerings, including historic buildings and sites ripe for revitalization… ...
Tuscany named among the top 10 mid-sized European Regions of the Future 2024 in the fDi Strategy category The recognition was awarded by fDi Intelligence, a specialist division of The FT Ltd.
According to the European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024 ranking, compiled by fDi Intelligence, the Tuscany region ranks 4th among the mid-sized European regions of the future 2024 in the fDi Strategy category, preceded by Northern Ireland, Brabant, and the Greater Zurich Area in the top three positions. fDi Intelligence is a specialized… ...
Baker Hughes, a new logistics hub in Crespina Lorenzana: agreement signed with the Region The agreement will address urban and landscape aspects. Giani: "We have asked the private entities involved to include a social clause in the tender to safeguard job continuity."
A new Baker Hughes industrial complex is set to be built in Tuscany, specifically in Crespina Lorenzana, in the province of Pisa, where a "logistics hub" will be established. The signing of the memorandum of understanding with the Region took place on Monday, January 29, during the twenty-fourth edition of the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting… ...
Foreign Investments: New Call to Attract Research and Development in Tuscany Over the next three years, the Region is stepping on the accelerator for the attraction of international investments in research and development through a new call that will be activated at the beginning of this year.
Tuscany stands out as one of the most enticing medium-sized regions in Europe for foreign investments. Boasting nearly 3,000 local units of multinational companies, accounting for 6.2% of the national total and employing over 80,000 workers, the region is on the radar of international investors. The strategy for attracting foreign investments, lauded as one of… ...
Annual Meeting Invest in Tuscany and Final Forum Community Toscana
On January 17th, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM, the event organized by Invest in Tuscany and The European House - Ambrosetti will take place at Palazzo Borghese in Florence. During the event, some of the most relevant topics for the development of Tuscany will be addressed, including: the scenario of investment attraction in… ...
Ginori 1735 sets ambitious goals: strategic investments in porcelain kilns The prestigious Ginori 1735 porcelain factory in Sesto Fiorentino continues its investment journey
In the course of its rejuvenation and reorganization, the prestigious porcelain manufacture Ginori 1735 of Sesto Fiorentino, initially acquired by Gucci and subsequently under the management of the French conglomerate Kering, has redirected its investments towards four additional intermittent kilns, each with a specific purpose, following the completion of the installation of five new kilns… ...
Foreign agricultural businesses grow in Tuscany Tuscany is experiencing a notable international shift in its agricultural sector, witnessing a remarkable 18.6% increase in foreign-led agricultural businesses since 2019.
In Tuscany, the agricultural scene is undergoing a remarkable international transformation, boasting nearly 3,000 foreign-led agricultural businesses—a striking 18.6% increase since 2019. This surge, counteracting the general decline in Italian-led agricultural enterprises (-2.9%), reflects a powerful and double-digit upswing, as reported by Coldiretti Tuscany. Tuscany not only attracts renowned farmers and successful entrepreneurs investing in… ...
Eli Lilly invests 750 million for pharmaceutical production in Tuscany Eli Lilly, the US pharmaceutical multinational, has announced a new investment to expand drug production for diabetes and obesity treatment.
Eli Lilly, a prominent global healthcare corporation dedicated to patient well-being and research advancement, has declared a substantial investment of 750 million euros over the next two years for the production of cutting-edge pharmaceuticals at the Sesto Fiorentino hub in Tuscany—a site recognized for its innovation and strategic importance in Italy's biotech drug production landscape.… ...
Tuscany stands out as a prime region for investment opportunities Tuscany is breaking investment norms and making waves both domestically and internationally thanks to platforms, to the institutions and to initiatives like Invest in Tuscany.
Tuscany stands out as a region in Italy that challenges investment trends, both domestic and foreign. There is continuous excitement, an ever-widening range of opportunities and active support for companies and individuals. Platforms like MoneyFarm offer new investment possibilities, underlining the growing focus on independent advisory services. This solution allows investors to reject conflicts of… ...
GSK inaugurates the Vaccine Science Center in Siena The pharmaceutical giant opens a space dedicated to vaccine science to the public
The thousand-year history of vaccines is now accessible to all. In an era marked by the fear of Covid and the frantic wait for a definitive vaccine, the initiative inaugurated today at the GSK Siena site offers a unique opportunity. The Siena Vaccine Science Centre, a space dedicated to the science of vaccines, is finally… ...
Fendi expands presence in Tuscany with new logistics centre in Serravalle Pistoiese Renowned fashion brand Fendi strengthens commitment to the Region through strategic investments. The Logistics centre expansion follows after an investment in 2019.
Fendi, the renowned fashion brand, is returning to Tuscany by establishing a fresh logistics centre in Serravalle Pistoiese. This move follows the inauguration of a manufacturing facility in Bagno a Ripoli (Florence) and underscores Fendi's commitment to the Region. The logistics hub in Serravalle Pistoiese is expected to occupy approximately 200 employees once it reaches… ...
Inauguration of the new 25 million euro DIESSE Biotech Campus in Monteriggioni, Tuscany The largest centre in Italy is dedicated to in vitro diagnostic devices and cutting-edge technology, employing 200 people in 10,000 square metres.
The DIESSE Biotech Campus (DBC) in Monteriggioni, Italy, is officially open and is Italy's largest Biotech Research & Development and Production centre dedicated to in vitro diagnostic devices. BDC is the first Italian Industry 5.0 production company in its sector and built upon lean manufacturing principles, a white economy, and sustainability. The new campus was… ...
Attraction of talents and impatriated workers: regulatory framework, tax regime and challenges for the attractiveness of the Italian system
Tuesday October 10th 2023, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm Innovation Center of Fondazione CR Firenze, Lungarno Soderini, 21 - Florence The initiative is promoted by the Tuscany Region - Invest in Tuscany to analyze the issue of attracting highly specialized human capital and the special regime for immigrant workers in Italy, in a context… ...
The new incentive promoted by MIPAAF and managed by Invitalia starts on 12 October The new incentive is dedicated to the agri-food, fishing and aquaculture, forestry, floriculture and nursery sectors.
From the 12 October until the 10 November, it is possible to submit your application to obtain financing for logistics contracts in the agri-food, fishing and aquaculture, forestry, floriculture and nursery sectors. The incentive is promoted by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry and managed by Invitalia. With the objective to strengthen the logistics… ...
AgriTech Investor Day
L’evento si pone a conclusione del progetto AgriTech promosso da Regione Toscana attraverso Invest In Tuscany, in collaborazione con The European House - Ambrosetti, con l’obiettivo di approfondire le condizioni abilitanti per lo sviluppo dell’Innovazione e della Ricerca nell’AgriTech in Toscana attraverso l’ascolto delle esigenze e aspettative delle principali realtà produttive dell’industria agroalimentare insediate nel territorio. ...
Startups: Three Methods to Calculate Their Value
Studio Vannucci & Associati Do you want to make a true, reliable valuation of your business idea? We describe here the principle methods that are used. The process of business valuation is a very complex operation that, through a series of logical stages, allows us to determine the value of a business at a given… ...
AgriTech Investor Day
On Wednesday 6 July in Florence, a forum will be held to present and share the best practices of the Research and Innovation system applied to the AgriTech sector in Tuscany. ...
Progetto Tipo
It is called Tipo, the industrial tourism project in the Prato area that, in less than a year, has experimented 8 industrial tourism itineraries that have touched more than 25 places including industrial archaeology buildings, company archives and working factories. The success of the first edition prompted the organizers to make it a stable project.… ...
Vitesco Technologies Italy
Vitesco Technologies Italy, a leading manufacturer of electric injectors for petrol engines in the province of Pisa, celebrates 35 years of activity and looks to the future by betting on electric motors. The company, founded in 1987, has more than 900 employees and two sites, one in Fauglia and one in San Piero a Grado.… ...
Lifestyle Pitti Uomo
From June 14th to 17th, Pitti Uomo returns to the Fortezza da Basso. There will be 640 brands attending, including big names such as Brunello Cucinelli. The upcoming edition, number 102, will be a post-pandemic restart point. The guiding theme of the fair will be Pitti Island with dedicated displays in the Fortezza. Young Anglo-Jamaican… ...
AOP Health inaugurates its headquarter in Montacchiello (Pisa) New investment in Lifesciences
The Austrian pharmaceutical company, AOP Health active in the field of integrated therapies for rare diseases and intensive care, inaugurated its new headquarters in Montacchiello industrial area, near Pisa. This project aims, within few years, to triple its current workforce (17 employees), hiring especially graduates in the technical-scientific field to further expand its presence in… ...
MMI opens a new facility in Tuscany
Surgical microrobotics company Medical Microinstruments (MMI), founded in 2015 and supported by international medtech investors - including Andera Partners, Panakès Partners, Fountain Healthcare Partners, and Sambatech - has just inaugurated a new 3,000-square-meter facility in Ospedaletto, Pisa. MMI is producing the "Symani" robot, an innovative microrobotics system that allows surgeons to precisely perform suturing of… ...
Yacht Building: Sanlorenzo Spa expands and hires
In Massa Sanlorenzo Spa has purchased, in 2021, a space of about 15 thousand square meters by investing about 6 million euros. The production will start by the end of March 2022 and will give a big boost to the growth of the yacht division for the coming years. About 200 people will work in the Massa shipyard by the end of 2022. ...
28.5 million euros at Nuovo Pignone
For the projects of Baker Hughes Nuovo Pignone, the Ministry authorizes an investment of 28.5 million euros. A "push" to the Tuscan excellence made of energy transition, research and development. ...
Prada: a future of 200 hirings and new investments
The Prada Group, one of the big names in luxury fashion with its industrial headquarters in Valvigna (in the municipality of Terranuova Bracciolini), is looking to the future. ...
Annual meeting edition 2021
Annual Meeting- edition 2021. The Annual Meeting by Invest in Tuscany will be held today, Wednesday, December 15, starting at 15:30. The event, organized in phygital mode, will be held in streaming on Invest in Tuscany YouTube channel and in presence at Palazzo Strozzi Sacrati, in Florence. ...
Il futuro delle aziende toscane fra volatilità e incertezza: nuove sfide
It was held Tuesday, October 19th, at the Sala Pegaso of the Tuscany Region in Florence the event in phygital mode "Il futuro delle aziende toscane fra volatilità e incertezza: nuove sfide". ...
Tuscany is taking part at Expo Real 2021
Tuscany is taking part at Expo Real 2021 with a multi-sector offering that responds to the main trends recently expressed by the international real estate market. ...
Why use a S.A.P.A. to invest and start a Business in Italy
Safe investments in Italy are possible with the right tools ...
Save the date – MIPIM
Two days to discover the excellence of green innovation in Tuscany. This is the common thread of the Invest in Tuscany #presstour which took place on July 7 and 8. ...
Green Innovation Press Tour
Two days to discover the excellence of green innovation in Tuscany. This is the common thread of the Invest in Tuscany #presstour which took place on July 7 and 8. ...
Incontro con la stampa estera di Roma
La Stampa Estera di Roma incontra le aziende di eccellenza del Made in Tuscany oggi 23 Giugno ore 12.00. ...
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