The Takeoff Accelerator is an initiative of CDP Venture Capital Sgr, powered by Plug and Play, together with Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Torino and UniCredit as Promoters and Co-Investors, and OGR as Innovation and Networking Partner.
Takeoff is the first Italian accelerator dedicated to the aerospace and advanced hardware sectors, aiming at bringing together financial and industrial players to provide the selected startups with the widest support both in terms of network and professional skills.
🚀 Great to see one of our portfolio startups, Vitruvian Virtual Reality, taking center stage with their pioneering technology.
🎙️ Check out this inspiring interview with the CEO Michele Ghedina on Sky TG24 — diving into how their 4-axis VR simulator is changing the game for immersive experiences.
We are very proud to support bold founders building the future. 🌟
💎In case you missed it — here’s the full interview with our CEO Michele Ghedina on Sky TG24’s COUNTDOWN show! 💎
He had the chance to present Vitruvian VR, our revolutionary 4-axis virtual reality simulator that’s redefining the future of immersive experiences in entertainment, esports, and beyond.
@liberoproduzioni @countdown_skytg24 @skytg24 Sky tg24 @emilio_cozzi
Wishing you a Happy Easter from all of us at Takeoff Accelerator! 🌸 🐣
This season, may your ideas take flight, your ambitions soar, and your innovation reach new heights.
Just like our startups, may you find the right launch window!
Have a peaceful and inspiring holiday!
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Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware#startups.
- It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR
- UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program
- Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor
- OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner
- Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner
- Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners
- European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board
As Takeoff, we are thrilled to support the EUDIS Hackathon as the Italian organizers, and to see our President, Stefano Serra, among the first speakers announced.🌟
His leadership and vision will inspire students, researchers, startups, spin-offs, and big companies to imagine and build the future of innovation within our ecosystem.
📅 From May 9–11, the EUDIS Hackathon will be the place to build a better tomorrow.
📍 Registrations are open! Join us in Rome or online.
👉 Get more information and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/d2E5An5F
Fly-by-wire is an advanced flight control system where electronic signals—rather than mechanical linkages—transmit the pilot’s inputs to the aircraft’s control surfaces. This allows for greater precision, reduced weight, and enhanced safety through built-in automation and stability systems.
From fighter jets to modern airliners, fly-by-wire has revolutionized how pilots interact with their aircraft. 🎛️✈️
How do you see digital flight control systems evolving in the next generation of aircraft? 🚀
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Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced #hardware#startups.
- It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR
- UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program
- Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor
- OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner
- Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner
- Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners
- European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board
🎉 Huge milestone for our Takeoff portfolio company Revolv Space!
Congratulations to the entire team – your vision and commitment keep raising the bar 💪
Moments like these are a powerful reminder of why we believe in innovation. Onward and upward! 🚀
💫 PRESS RELEASE 💫
We are happy to announce that we have successfully received nominal telemetry from SARA, our Solar Array Drive Assembly, after its launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-13 mission, validating the system’s health status and successful solar array deployment.
This confirmation marks the beginning of SARA’s journey to prove its readiness to redefine #smallsat power capabilities. More updates on SARA’s first experience in the cosmos soon!
For more information, read the article at this link: https://lnkd.in/dTpaSq6c.
Here’s a sneak peek of what was like to experience this milestone together!
#RevolvSpace#SuperpowersForSatellites#SmallSats#SpaceTech#SpaceInnovation
🚀 Italy ranks sixth globally for space investments relative to GDP and third in Europe, with 80% of its space sector made up of highly specialized innovative companies.
Exciting to see ARCA Dynamics, one of our portfolio companies, recognized among Italy’s top space innovators in La Repubblica! 🚀 🗞️
Gabriella Rocco
Last Friday, our Director Eugenia Forte participated in Future Urban Trends 2025, an event organized by Stratosferica. The discussions focused on the transformative role of emerging technologies in reshaping our cities and the exciting opportunities ahead for urban development. It was a truly inspiring session that sparked new ideas on how innovation can drive sustainable and smart urban solutions. 🌍🚀. 🚀🌍
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Takeoff Accelerator is the program dedicated to #aerospace and advanced
#hardware#startups.
- It is an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR
- UniCredit and Fondazione CRT are the Promoters and Co-Investors of the Program
- Plug and Play Tech Center is the Accelerator and Co-Investor
- OGR Torino is the Innovation and Networking Partner
- Unione Industriali Torino is the Institutional Partner
- Leonardo and AVIO are the Corporate Partners
- European Space Agency - ESA and Agenzia Spaziale Italiana are the Scientific Board
🗓️ Save the Date: On March 27 at 11:00 AM, join us for the presentation of the 2024 Report on Incubators and Accelerators in Italy. 📊
Our Director, Eugenia Forte, will participate in an expert roundtable alongside stefano soliano, Leonardo Del Mecio, and Paolo Casalino. The panel, moderated by Giorgio Ciron, Director of InnovUp, will discuss emerging trends in the incubator and accelerator ecosystem. 💡
👉 Register and find more information: http://evt.to/eimooidhw
