Discover more on 4th Edition startup sectors
The 4th Edition of Impact Deal brings together a very diverse and interesting cohort. With 139 applications from 38 countries, this year’s selection confirms the rapid growth of innovation at the intersection of AI, Climate Tech, Health, Industry 4.0, and Deep Tech. 38% of selected startups are Italian, while 62% are international, reinforcing Impact Deal’s position as a leading European acceleration program for data-driven impact enterprises.
Below is an overview of the startups shaping this year’s cohort and the sectors they operate in.
Climate Tech & Clean Technology
Climate Tech continues to dominate the ecosystem, with startups addressing environmental resilience, renewable energy, wildfire detection, circular economy, and sustainable infrastructure.
Highlighted startups include:
- Climate Standard – AI-enabled sustainability verification and certification platform.
- Dati Meteo X – Hyperlocal climate intelligence infrastructure using sensors and AI gap-filling.
- eMomentum – Predictive maintenance platform reducing CO₂ emissions and energy waste.
- HexErgy – SaaS platform enabling scalable renewable energy communities.
- Recycllux – Data-driven marine plastic detection and verified cleanup marketplace.
- ForestGuard – Early wildfire detection sensors for utilities and municipalities.
- Koolboks – Solar-powered refrigeration for off-grid and climate-vulnerable regions.
- Pixii Motors – Smart electric urban mobility solutions.
Sector focus: Climate Tech, Clean Energy, Environmental Monitoring, Circular Economy, Smart Mobility.
AI, Deep Tech & Industry 4.0
Artificial Intelligence remains a core driver across multiple sectors, particularly in industrial automation, robotics, governance, and manufacturing optimization.
Startups in this segment include:
- QX – Open-source AI infrastructure for cities (“City Brain”).
- Noos AI – Physical AI for automation of industrial assets.
- Therness – AI-powered real-time weld monitoring systems.
- TellmewAI – AI governance and compliance platform aligned with the EU AI Act.
- Starview – AI-driven disaster assessment and GeoAI platform.
- Startex AI – AI-powered M&A deal sourcing automation.
- Futurity Systems – AI platform for strategic trend forecasting and innovation intelligence.
Sector focus: Industrial AI, Robotics, Explainable AI, GovTech, Smart Infrastructure, Predictive Analytics.
Health Tech & Wellbeing Innovation
Healthcare innovation within this cohort spans diagnostics, AI-assisted platforms, biotechnology, and mental wellbeing technologies.
Notable startups:
- Fideliomed – Real-time anemia detection platform for accessible diagnostics.
- Tachafy – AI-driven integrated health platform.
- Dear.io – Science-based AI journaling platform for self-reflection and wellbeing.
- Glassless – Vision-correcting display software improving digital accessibility.
- Klara – Wearable air purification smart glasses.
- Cellcraft – AI-optimized cellular manufacturing for cultivated proteins and fats.
Sector focus: Digital Health, Biotech, Preventive Care, MedTech, AI for Wellbeing.
Environmental Data & Smart Cities
Urban resilience and environmental intelligence are key themes of this edition.
Featured startups include:
- Air Aware Labs – Real-time hyperlocal air quality intelligence platform.
- Breeze Technologies – Sensor-based environmental monitoring systems.
- Agile Impacts – AI-powered benchmarking platform standardizing impact data.
- QX – Distributed AI infrastructure for public institutions.
Sector focus: Smart Cities, Environmental Health, Data Infrastructure, Urban Analytics.
Circular Economy & Sustainable Materials
Sustainability is addressed not only through energy but also materials and waste innovation.
- BioFashionTech – Transforms textile waste into bio-based resources.
- Biotitan Nanotechnology – surface protection reducing chemical use and pollution.
Sector focus: Circular Fashion, Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, Sustainable Manufacturing.
AgriTech & Food Systems
Food security and sustainable agriculture are represented by:
- EcoShade – AI-powered agronomy guidance for chemical reduction in farming.
- Cellcraft – AI-driven cellular agriculture platform.
Sector focus: Smart Farming, Sustainable Food Production, Precision Agriculture.
Social Innovation & Inclusion
Impact Deal also supports startups focused on social infrastructure and inclusion:
- WECO Impresa Sociale – Data-driven management for social and labour inclusion initiatives.
- Working Mom – Child-inclusive coworking model supporting gender equality.
- Tripnly – AI-powered travel planning platform simplifying mobility experiences.
Sector focus: Social Innovation, Gender Equality, Digital Inclusion, Civic Services.
