The Valorization Office at SISSA provides dedicated support to researchers and PhD students who wish to turn their research outcomes into entrepreneurial ventures. The goal is to help transform innovative ideas into real companies, offering personalized guidance at every step.
Whether you're just starting to explore the idea of launching a company or already have a concrete project in mind, SISSA’s Valorization Office offers hands-on support throughout the entrepreneurial journey. We help researchers and PhD students transform their scientific results into viable ventures—through personalized services designed to unlock potential and minimize risk:
- Identification of intellectual property and know-how: Helping researchers recognize patentable results and transferable knowledge.
- Evaluation of market potential: Assessing whether a technology or idea has commercial viability and value.
- Business model design and validation: Supporting the creation of clear, scalable, and sustainable business strategies.
- Business plan development: Assisting in the preparation of detailed business plans to present to investors and partners.
- Access to funding and innovation networks: Facilitating connections with public and private funding opportunities, accelerators, and incubators.
- Guidance on company creation: Advising on the legal, fiscal, and administrative aspects of launching a spin-off or start-up.
All services are free of charge and tailored to the specific needs of SISSA researchers and students.
- Ando SRL:a SISSA spin-off specializing in synthetic data, AI-driven data transformation, and privacy-enhancing technologies. The company develops cutting-edge data solutions for sectors such as finance, healthcare, and public administration, combining SISSA’s scientific rigor with real-world applications.
- Borea Therapeutics: develops RNA-based gene therapies to treat rare central nervous system diseases. The company uses proprietary RNA technologies to deliver precision treatments directly to the brain, turning promising scientific ideas into transformative therapeutics.
- Cynexo: designs non-invasive neurotechnologies for monitoring brain activity and enhancing neurorehabilitation. Combining engineering and neuroscience, the company develops intuitive and wearable solutions to support cognitive and motor recovery.
- FAST Computing SRL: provides scientific computing services for companies and research institutions. It specializes in mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and high-performance computing, helping clients turn complex data into actionable insights.
- Glance Vision Technologies: creates advanced computer vision systems powered by AI and machine learning. The company’s technologies are used in safety, surveillance, mobility, and industrial automation, combining visual intelligence with real-time analytics.
- Materys: develops materials discovery software and quantum simulation tools for industrial R&D. The company’s platform enables accelerated design of high-performance materials using atomistic and multiscale modeling, bridging physics and innovation.
- Promoscience: is a SISSA spin-off specializing in science communication, EU project management, and public engagement. It supports researchers and institutions in designing outreach strategies, writing Horizon Europe proposals, and producing multimedia content for dissemination.
- Harness Therapeutics (formerly Transine Therapeutics): is developing RNA-based therapeutics that modulate protein expression to treat neurodegenerative and genetic diseases. The company uses a proprietary SINEUP® platform to upregulate protein synthesis in a controlled, targeted way.