Intesa Sanpaolo Insurance strengthens its own commitment in favor with startup and Innovative SMEs committed to the ecological transition. In Milan, at its headquarters at Via Melchiorre Gioia 22, the group brought together companies, investors, and experts to discuss the growth opportunities offered by sustainable innovation and the financial and operational tools needed to transform new ideas and technologies into concrete projects.
The event, titled "Start-ups and Innovative SMEs for the Ecological Transition: Opportunities and Tools for Their Growth," attracted over one hundred participants and provided an opportunity to discuss the key environmental and energy challenges facing the production system.
Over 350 applications received from the “In Action ESG Climate” call
The initiative is part of “In Action Esg Climate” project, the call for ideas developed by Intesa Sanpaolo's Insurance Division together with the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center. In the three editions already concluded, the program has received over 350 applications from innovative Italian startups and SMEs active in sectors related to the ecological transition. The project is not limited to the provision of a direct financial contribution, but also includes in-depth activities, networking opportunities, and courses dedicated to environmental sustainability. The goal is accompany companies in the various stages of development, promoting access to skills, investors, and tools that can help strengthen their market presence.
In a scenario characterised by the need to make economic and production systems more resilient, the young businesses can take on a central role Intesa Sanpaolo Assicurazioni is committed to experimenting with new business models and introducing technologies with reduced environmental impact. Intesa Sanpaolo Assicurazioni therefore aims to create favorable conditions for the diffusion of these solutions, while simultaneously supporting the competitiveness and modernization of companies.
Businesses and investors discuss sustainable innovation.
The event was attended by Virginia Borla, CEO and General Manager of Intesa Sanpaolo Assicurazioni, Lauretta Filangieri, the company's Head of Sustainability, Viviana Bacigalupo, General Manager of the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, and Anna Roscio, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing for Enterprises at Intesa Sanpaolo's Banca dei Territori Division.
The discussion was enriched by the experiences of Sinergy Flow and Phononic Vibes, respectively a startup and an innovative SME active in the sustainability field, and by the contribution of institutional investor Primo Capital Sgr. Filippo Tenti also spoke during the meeting, recounting some of his experiences as expedition leader of the television program Overland.
The testimonials provided insight into both the difficulties encountered by innovative companies and the opportunities offered by the growing focus on energy transition, resource efficiency, and reducing environmental impact.
Borla: "We want to support companies on their growth journey."
“With today we want to strengthen our commitment to supporting startups and SMEs, especially those developing innovative solutions for the ecological transition,” he declared. Virginia Borla, CEO and General Manager of Intesa Sanpaolo Assicurazioni and Head of the Insurance Division of Intesa Sanpaolo"These companies play a crucial role in accelerating innovation and the sustainability of the economic fabric: as an insurance operator, we want to support them on their growth path and help them protect against risks, contributing to the development of an ecosystem capable of combining competitiveness, modernization, and sustainability."
