Motor Valley Accelerator

🚀 We are proud to announce that Reefilla, one of the startups in our portfolio, has closed a significant €4.5 million funding round. This milestone will fuel Reefilla's development, enhancing its portable and sustainable energy storage solutions. 🤝 The round was led by CDP Venture Capital SGR, through the Green Transition-PNRR Fund, HCapital, Azimut through AZIMUT ELTIF - Venture Capital ALIcrowd III and us, through the CDP Venture Capital Accelerator Fund in collaboration with Plug and Play Tech Center. As Motor Valley Accelerator, we are excited to continue supporting Reefilla's mission: to make energy accessible everywhere and foster innovative, circular solutions for a more sustainable future 🌱 📩 Want to join our network? Contact us at: info@motorvalleyaccelerator.com Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A.UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa CDP Venture Capital SGR PlugandPlay Talent #unicredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group

Friday concluded the focus week dedicated to our startups with a workshop on Design Thinking for Innovation, and what an incredible journey it was! 🗣 Under the expert guidance of Matteo Zallio, participants have explored the principles of human-centered design (HCD) and learned how to apply Design Thinking to real-world business challenges. A huge thank you to Matteo for sharing his expertise and empowering everyone with practical tools to drive innovation and make a lasting impact in their organizations. 🚀 Excited to see how these new skills will shape the future of innovation in business! 💡 📩 Want to join our network? Contact us at: info@motorvalleyaccelerator.com #letsdriveinnovation #motorvalleyaccelerator #innovation Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Italia Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa Gruppo Hera CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Plug and Play Tech Center UniCredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group

🚀 Yesterday, we had the chance to take part in a highly valuable workshop focused on public speaking and communication excellence. Through hands-on exercises and real-time feedback, participants learned techniques to enhance their delivery and overcome common communication barriers. A special thanks to Marco Rigamonti, whose expertise in public speaking and coaching helped the startups  refine their skills and gain the confidence to connect with any audience—whether they are just starting or a seasoned speaker. 📩 Want to join our network? Contact us at: info@motorvalleyaccelerator.com #letsdriveinnovation #motorvalleyaccelerator #innovation Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Italia Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa Gruppo Hera CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Plug and Play Tech Center UniCredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group

Yesterday our startups had the opportunity to visit Dallara, a true center of excellence. An extremely useful and enriching experience for all of us! 🚗💡 The visit provided a deep dive into a company celebrated for its innovation, precision, and technological leadership, inspiring us to approach daily challenges with fresh perspectives. Additionally, the startups participated in insightful discussions on pivotal topics such as technology, research, and development. 📩 Want to join our network? Contact us at: info@motorvalleyaccelerator.com #letsdriveinnovation #motorvalleyaccelerator #innovation Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Italia Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa Gruppo Hera CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Plug and Play Tech Center UniCredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group

🔥 We are proud to have participated in the 1.5 million funding round in EYE2DRIVE, one of our second batch startups, which aims to revolutionize the vision sensor industry! The funds will be used primarily for three key areas:  - strengthening the team with new specialists  - advancement of research and development for vision sensor improvement  - expansion of business operations Congratulations 🚀 📩 Want to join our network? Contact us at: info@motorvalleyaccelerator.com #letsdriveinnovation #motorvalleyaccelerator #innovation Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Italia Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa Gruppo Hera CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Plug and Play Tech Center UniCredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group

Yesterday marked the second day of workshops for our startups, and it was incredibly productive! Two insightful sessions provided participants valuable strategies to drive their growth and success. The first workshop, “Building Your Winning Team - Attracting and Selecting Talent for Growth,” was expertly guided by Tiziana Pregliasco, executive coach and founder of PYXIS - Talent Mng Consulting | Wellbeing Services,shared key insights on: 🔹Defining a unique Employee Value Proposition (EVP) 🔹Improving interviewing techniques to align talent with company culture The second workshop, “Building a Strong IP and Patent Strategy for Startups,” led by Valerio Capasso, IP Attorney and Founder of Toro Legal Hub and Edoardo Mola, Partner at PRAXI Intellectual Property, addressed essential topics such as:  🔸Identifying and protecting innovations through patents 🔸Best practices for creating a strong IP portfolio 🔸Avoiding common intellectual property pitfalls A highly engaging day filled with actionable takeaways and fresh perspectives! 📩 Want to join our network? Contact us at: info@motorvalleyaccelerator.com #letsdriveinnovation #motorvalleyaccelerator #innovation Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Italia Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa Gruppo Hera CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Plug and Play Tech Center UniCredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group

We begin with a week full of workshops 🔥 “Perfecting Your Pitch: Crafting an Investor Deck That Stands Out” was the first one! Thanks to Tommaso Maschera, Director of Italy at Plug and Play Tech Center, for sharing valuable tips and best practices on how to create an effective and engaging investor deck. We explored: ✅ How to build a solid narrative to capture the attention of VCs ✅ Strategies for understanding the investor mindset ✅ How to leverage FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to gain a competitive advantage 💡 It's not over yet! Keep following us to stay updated on upcoming workshops. 📩 Want to join our network? Contact us at: info@motorvalleyaccelerator.com #letsdriveinnovation #motorvalleyaccelerator #innovation Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Italia Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa Gruppo Hera CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Plug and Play Tech Center UniCredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group

Just less than one month left until Motor Valley Expo 2024! 🚀 Get ready to explore the future of mobility as we bring together innovative startups from around the globe to present cutting-edge automotive technologies. Discover interactive demos, exclusive prototypes, and immersive experiences. Here are the latest startups joining us! Discover the startups participating as guests this year! 👉 weeteq Fibrobotics Oy Algreen Ltd. cylib AIRY Automotive Ventus Technologies GmbH Dirac, Inc. moi composites AdapTronics MEI Micro, Inc. 🎟 This exclusive event is invitation-only. Request your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/dwVwBiG6 📩 Interested in joining our network? Reach out to us at info@motorvalleyaccelerator.com #letsdriveinnovation #motorvalleyaccelerator #innovation Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Italia Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa Gruppo Hera CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Plug and Play Tech Center UniCredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group

Last Spots Available! On December 2, the auxiell Dojo arrives in Modena, and on December 6, in Turin. Are you ready to transform your company by optimizing production processes? Don’t miss this initiative organized by auxiell. Two days where operational efficiency and innovation take center stage! It’s a unique opportunity to dive into lean system techniques with guidance from the Toyota Old Boys of Hirayama Co., true pioneers of the method. An extraordinary chance to work side by side with those who have lived and built the success of the Toyota Motor Corporation. Register to receive all the details: https://lnkd.in/eAwCHwba #DojoGenbaExperience #Dojo #auxiell Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Italia Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa Gruppo Hera CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Plug and Play Tech Center UniCredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group

🌍 Yesterday, November 21, Reefilla, a startup from our first batch, launched its first equity crowdfunding campaign on Mamacrowd! 🔋 Using second-life batteries, their technology enables energy storage and distribution, supporting the energy transition and advancing electric mobility toward a sustainable, zero-emission future. 💚 Learn more about the campaign on Mamacrowd and help them redesign the future of energy: https://lnkd.in/dYqPadVa. 📩 Want to join our network? Contact us at: info@motorvalleyaccelerator.com #letsdriveinnovation #motorvalleyaccelerator #innovation Thanks to: STMicroelectronics Italia Ferrari Dallara OMR Automotive Sabelt S.p.A. UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa Gruppo Hera CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Plug and Play Tech Center UniCredit Fondazione di Modena #CRIT #GruppoHera Agrati Group