(20 September, 2016) “Innovation that Speaks Italian” award is open until October 31. It aims to promote and to enhance Italian technology start-ups abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), the General Directorate for the promotion of Sistema Paese and PNICube- the Italian Association of University Incubators and the promotion of Local Business Plan Competition. They have established an award for innovative tech start-ups founded by Italian citizens. The invitation is open to founding members of start ups in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Great Britain, India, Israel, Mexico, the Netherlands, Russia, Serbia, Spain, USA, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and Vietnam. This award aims to highlight successful Italian researchers and ‘startuppers’ that have distinguished themselves outside of Italy. The call for participation was launched at the end of August, however there is still an opportunity to apply. The application form is available on the Embassy website.
