Venturing Together: Rethinking Innovation across the Ecosystem | Lucia Chierchia

Lucia Chierchia | Managing Partner Gellify Italy has been innovating for centuries. But creating innovation is not enough: the real challenge is turning research and ideas into companies capable of growing and scaling globally. During her speech at IT’S TECH – #MadeinItaly, Lucia Chierchia, Managing Partner at GELLIFY, explored the mechanisms operating within the Italian innovation ecosystem and the emerging models that can make it more competitive. From technology transfer and corporate venture building to vertical startup accelerators, her message is clear: universities, research centres, institutions, investors, startups and established companies must learn how to collaborate and orchestrate their different capabilities. Italy needs to identify research opportunities earlier, connect technological development with real market needs, provide more effective access to capital, attract talent and create a shared language across the ecosystem. It must also bridge the gap between proof of concept and scale, while developing a stronger local market for investments and exits. The models are evolving towards greater collaboration because, especially in innovation, no one innovates alone. Watch the full speech and discover the ideas that shaped the previous edition of IT’S TECH – #MadeinItaly. Pre-register for the next edition: www.itstechitaly.com #ITSTECH #MadeinItaly #TechMadeinItaly #Innovation #VentureBuilding #Startups #TechnologyTransfer