Innovation, business and networking: October highlights

The Navacchio Technology Hub is proud to be a co-organiser or partner in various initiatives that enliven the landscape of innovation, research and entrepreneurial storytelling.
Here’s what’s in store for us in October:

Fuckup Nights Florence – Internet Festival edition
Friday, 10 October 2025, 6.30 p.m., at the Le Benedettine Conference Centre (Hall A), Pisa. Event included in the Internet Festival thanks to the collaboration with the Navacchio Technology Hub. Stories of failure, reconstruction and innovation will be told: moments of personal and professional growth.
Info here

FinTech Awards Italia 2025
Friday, 10 October 2025 – 2:00 p.m., Villa Marigola, Lerici (Gulf of La Spezia)
Once again this year, we are partnering with FinTech Awards Italia, the event described by Il Sole 24 Ore as ‘the Oscars of FinTech,’ now in its fifth edition. This event has become one of the most influential in the national finance and technology scene, bringing together the leaders of innovation to celebrate Italian excellence in the sector. The day will conclude with the FinTech Awards Italia ceremony, which will see the presentation of 12 prestigious awards.
Info here

“60′ with…Paolo Bianca”
A new edition of the format ‘60′ with…’ is about to begin. This series of meetings, organised by the Navacchio Technology Hub and the Contamination Lab of the University of Pisa, brings inspiring stories, experiences and perspectives from influential personalities to the classroom. On Friday 17 October at 4.30 p.m. at the Contamination Lab Pisa headquarters, we will be joined by Paolo Bianca, aerospace engineer, actor, voice actor and singer.
Info here

Drone International Symposium
From 16 to 17 October 2025, at Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence.
An international meeting to explore the state of the art in drone technology, discuss its benefits, challenges and possible developments.
Info here

Webinar Brevetti+ 2025: opportunities and tools for businesses
16 October 12.00
Info here

TEDxPisa “Margini 2025”
19 October – PalaTodisco from 2.30pm to 7.30pm
This event invites participants to redefine boundaries, explore new frontiers of thought and highlight what usually remains on the margins. The Navacchio Technology Park is proud to be a partner of this edition, which promises stimulating reflections, inspirational talks and collective moments of great impact.
Info here

Pisa Impresa: dalla Startup alla Grande Azienda
20 October – Pisa Industrial Union
Ten selected companies will present their pitches to the General Council of the Pisa Industrial Union. Organised by the Pisa Industrial Union, in collaboration with the Navacchio Technology Park, the contest aims to promote innovative business ideas, facilitating encounters between start-ups, SMEs and more traditional companies.
Info here

Start Cup – Toscana 2025
Final event, 23 October, University of Pisa
Info here

Renewable Energy Communities: participatory models for energy transition in Tuscany
Thursday, 30 October, 11:00 a.m.
Incubator Auditorium – Navacchio Technology Hub
Info here

List being updated!