Spin-Off

The University of Pisa encourages and supports the creation of innovative start-ups, contributing to Italy’s social, economic and cultural development.

As of 31 December 2025, there were:

  • 34 accredited companies.
  • 125 awards won by currently accredited spin-offs.

How to propose a Spin-Off

Applications for accreditation or renewal of the University of Pisa Spin-Off / Start-Up brand can be submitted by:

  • Academic staff (including those on fixed-term contracts) and technical-administrative staff via the Start page

  • PhD students, research fellows and contract holders, and students, who should write to spinoff@unipi.it

Active Spin-Offs

Acas3D

Digital innovation for engineering and cultural heritage: our 3D technologies shape ideas, preserve history and build the future.

Deeply Agrifood

Provides companies with tailored assessments for the development of innovative and sustainable business models.

Ingeniars

Offers innovative electronic solutions for aerospace and advanced platforms for telemedicine and well-being.

Beam Me Up

A data-driven model for delivering advanced training and professional development courses. Technical pathways on digital topics and Industry 4.0, aimed at both individuals and companies.

Erre Quadro

Software and services for patent and technical text analysis. Support for companies in digitalisation and Industry 4.0 processes.

Quantavis

Quantavis develops and provides integrated hardware–software solutions for cybersecurity, anti-counterfeiting and smart sensors for harsh environments.

Cartesia

Development of advanced cognitive systems integrated into humanoid robots and empathetic artificial agents for applications in healthcare, education and advanced personal services.

Exsensia

Software solutions for the intuitive and flexible programming of robotic systems in dynamic environments.

FreeSpace

Free Space excels in electromagnetic compatibility, sensor integration and advanced metamaterials for complex contexts.

Letomec

Letomec operates in the design and analysis of mechanical components, systems and plants, with a specific focus on selecting and validating engineering solutions and materials.

Mega Materials

MEGA Materials develops high-quality fluoride crystals for laser and optoelectronic applications.

Metitech

Next-generation chemical sensors (pH, H₂, CO), GC×GC QTOF analysis on complex samples, and tailored R&D solutions.

Next

Laboratory testing services, consultancy, research and development on materials used in transport infrastructure.

Planckian

Planckian develops a new, highly scalable and efficient architecture for quantum computers.

Planet Bioplastics srl

Development of compostable and/or bio-based polymer compounds for packaging films and injection-moulded products.

Proxima robotics

Proxima Robotics aims to develop the next generation of robots for logistics, service, entertainment and extreme environment exploration applications.

qbrobotics

Qbrobotics develops innovative soft robotics grippers for applications in industry, luxury, agritech and testing.

Seismix

Seismix provides innovative solutions for seismic monitoring, from design to data analysis and seismic characterisation.

Skybox Engineering

SkyBox is an engineering consultancy company developing innovative solutions in aeronautics.

SpaceDyS

Software and services for orbit determination and flight dynamics. It is a leader in impact risk monitoring thanks to the NEODyS system, also used by the European Space Agency.

Spinpet

Consultancy, research and development in sustainable plastic materials for innovative industrial applications.

Weabios

Smart surfaces with patented textiles and AI: Weabios transforms pressure data into insights for ergonomics and well-being.

Zerynth

Zerynth provides system integrators and product companies with a hardware–software–cloud platform for developing efficient, scalable and secure IoT and Industry 4.0 solutions.

NexFood

Transfer of basic and applied research results into product and process innovation and technology transfer in the food sector.

Nursy

Provides an artificial intelligence–based solution that optimizes nursery management by automating irrigation, fertilization, and plant health monitoring.

Turf Europe

Turf Europe provides consultancy, training, research and development in sports turf and precision agriculture.

Indra

IT systems for flood warning and water consumption optimisation; environmental monitoring, research and training.

Bio3DPrinting

Bio3DPrinting offers products and services in multiscale and multimaterial biofabrication of 3D cellular constructs replicating the heterogeneity and complex topology of human tissues.

Cernais

Cernais uses AI-driven drug discovery to help build a future free from rare diseases.

Impavid

Impavid is an innovative, biomimetic and biodegradable patch aimed at preventing post-infarction heart failure.

Ingeniars

Provides innovative electronic solutions for aerospace and advanced platforms for telemedicine and well-being.

Quipu

Quipu SRL develops and commercialises medical software devices for ultrasound image analysis.

BeeQueen33

BeeQueen33 promotes excellence in dental care by providing organisational systems, communication models, clinical training and management processes through the Bioperio and Periocampus brands.

Inflant

Inflant develops new pharmaceutical candidates that inhibit NLRP3 directly in the gut, reducing inflammation and preventing intestinal damage with an improved safety profile.

Sleepacta

Innovative technologies for monitoring and analysing sleep through wearable sensors and certified AI algorithms, promoting early diagnosis of sleep disorders.

Ecoesione

Ecoesione develops innovative products and services that promote social cohesion in the ecological transition, mainly through an innovative model for assessing the impact of social, environmental and industrial policies.

VoisLab

Innovative start-up specialising in impact assessment and social research.

Discover the start-ups and spin-offs stemming from research carried out at the University of Pisa on Knowledge Share. Explore the range of products and services they offer and find out how you can collaborate with or support them.

For further information, please contact the Business Relations and Business Acceleration Unit (Unità Rapporti con le imprese e Accelerazione di impresa) at innovazione@unipi.it