San Francisco – The Italian Trade Agency, as part of its promotional activities for technology partnerships in innovative areas, has organized a mission for Italian biotech start-ups. The group will travel to the United States, on October 19-24, stopping in San Francisco and Boston. The aim of the initiative is to provide these start-ups with the opportunity to present their products and technology solutions to potential US investors, venture capitalists, investment funds, business and high tech incubators, and at the same time encourage exchange and technology transfers through technology partnerships between Italian and US companies, including incubators and research centers. (9Colonne)