The startup scene in Italy

The University of Pisa reports 34 accredited spin-offs and 125 awards won by its currently accredited spin-offs as of December 31, 2025. Its listed active spin-offs span digital heritage, agrifood, aerospace electronics, patent analytics, ultrasound software, drug candidates, sleep monitoring, and social impact.

The University of Pisa lists a spin-off proposal route through its Start portal for faculty and technical-administrative staff, and an email route for doctoral students, research fellows, contract holders, and students. The cited page does not specify an intake deadline or current application window.

In December 2025, the University of Pisa announced the establishment of Start Attractor with Todisco Group, Sofidel, and Banco Fiorentino, and a planned three-year commitment of EUR 2.3 million. The University described planned activities including open innovation, education and skills initiatives, pre-incubation, acceleration, and networks and capital; its launch announcement did not identify a founder application route.

Polo Tecnologico di Navacchio advertises physical and virtual incubation with Light, Premium, and Advanced support tiers. Its listed contact and address are in Navacchio di Cascina, outside Pisa proper; the page does not specify an application window.