Progetto Manifattura is transforming an historic tobacco factory into a business innovation campus for green building, renewable energy, management of natural resources and environmental technology. 68,000 square meters of office and production space dedicated to companies, research centres, training and services designed for developing cleantech knowhow.
GROWING THE CLEANTECH ENTERPRISE Progetto Manifattura provides start-up companies and early-stage companies with an ecosystem for innovation that is unique in Italy. Neo-entrepreneurs, start-up companies, local, national, and international companies with innovative projects in sustainability and clean technology can capitalize on the services available so as to achieve their objectives.
JOIN US We are actively seeking entrepreneurs, start-up companies, existing companies with new clean technology projects, and cleantech companies with global reach searching out the ideal Italian location.
KEY REASONS TO BE HERE SPECIALIZED IN THE GREEN BUILDING SECTOR, RENEWABLE ENERGY, MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED TO STIMULATE CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION ON SITE STATE-OF-THE-ART LABORATORIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE WORKING IN LANDMARK STRUCTURE DESIGNED TO RATE LEED® PLATINUM LEED uses six different environmental categories to assess a building’s sustainability: • site selection • water conservation • energy efficiency and emission reduction • materials and resources • indoor air quality • bonus category for innovation in design.
LOCATION IN TRENTINO Trentino: one of Italy’s and Europe’s highest levels of well-being and quality of life. Economy: dynamic economy, open to innovation and to foreign markets. Trentino can boast the lowest taxes in Italy, in addition to a particularly advantageous system of support and incentives for companies and investors.
SERVICES FOR INNOVATORS Availability of fully equipped, ready-to -use work stations, meeting rooms, & communal spaces
Consultancy, training, specialist business advice services
Centralized management of general services mail, cleaning, front desk, parking etc.
Tools to access information and know-how on the evolution of markets and technologies
Carsharing service
Collective promotional activities of the on-site activities
ITC tecnical support
Sharing of entrepreneurial culture and technical know-how
Amministrative support
Specialist advice on access to financing opportunities
Legal support
CERTIFIED INCUBATOR Progetto Manifattura is the first cleantech-incubator to be certified in Italy. What are Certified incubators? To receive this status, a structure must meet certain requirements like having adequate buildings and equipment, and a technical and management structure of recognized competence. It must also be engaged in collaborative relationships with universities, research centres, public institutions and financial partners. Most importantly, certified incubators must also have proven experience in supporting innovative startups. What is an innovative startup? To enjoy the status of an innovative startup your company will have to: • have its head office located in Italy; • not have been created from a corporate merger or division or following the divestment of a company or line of business; • meet at least one of the following criteria: • devote at least 15% of its expenditure to Research and Development (R&D); • have at least one third of its team composed of PhD students or graduates, or of personnel who have been working in research for at least 3 years; • alternatively, at least two thirds should hold a master’s degree; be the owner, filer or licensee of a patent, industrial property right, or original software registered. Italia Startup Visa The Italia Startup Visa provides a streamlined process for non-EU talented entrepreneurs to found innovative startups in Italy. Italy’s Startup Law has set up a vast range of tools to help entrepreneurs establish their own innovative business, including: • cuts in red tape: innovative startups can be registered for free; • flexible labour law applicable to the whole startup’s life cycle; • variable pay depending on the company’s performance; • workers and consultants can be remunerated with stock options; • tax credit of 35% for hiring highly qualified personnel; • significant tax relief (19-27%) on investments fueling startups; • possibility for innovative startups to raise money through equity crowdfunding portals; • free, fast-track public guarantee on bank loans covering 80% of the sum; • fail-fast mechanism in order to help entrepreneurs move on quickly to the next startup in case things go wrong. What benefits can they provide? Certified incubators provide innovative startups with technical, legal and management support, as well as equipment and a physical space where the companies can develop their business. In addition, certified incubators can offer a high value network composed of universities, research centers, public institutions and financial partners. The added value of this certification becomes obvious when combined with the new policy measures implemented by the Italian Ministry, the Italia Startup Visa which consists in a new procedure for a quick and simple entrance-visa created for entrepreneurs from other countries who want to found a startup company in Italy.
piazza Manifattura 1 38068 Rovereto - Italy tel: +39 0464 443313 info@progettomanifattura.it www.progettomanifattura.it/en