Mobility, Transport and Automotive

Hack2bridge

HACK2BRIDGE

11 november 2025
Milan, Italy

About the competition

Hack2BRIDGE Italy aims to accelerate and scale innovation in the Mobility, Transport and Automotive ecosystem by fostering effective matchmaking between industrial players and innovators, with the goal of co-developing high-potential solution that address the industry's most pressing challenges - culminating in a Demo Day final event.

Register for the Demo Day
11 November 2025
PwC Tower
Piazza Tre Torri, 20145 Milano

Demo Day Agenda

10:00 – 10:30 Guest registration and welcome coffee

10:30 – 10:40 Institutional welcome – Presentation of ANFIA (Gianmarco Giorda, General Director of ANFIA) and PwC Italy (Vincenzo Tanania, Partner Digital Innovation PwC Italy)

10:40 – 10:45 Opening remarks and activity of the day

10:45 – 11:05 Inspiring Pitch – How to bring value to the Automotive sector from the research field
(Damiano Capra, Motorsport Director of MEGARIDE - a spinoff company of the University of Naples Federico II)

11:05 – 11:55 Pitch Contest - Presentation of the 5 finalist teams of innovators (Novac; Easyrain; Viber Alert; Winduction AG; GoPlugable), moderated by Paolo Guglielminetti, Partner PwC Italy, Global Railways & Roads Leader

11:55 – 12:05 Break

12:05 – 12:45 Round table – How to prevent unprofitable investments in innovation
(Fabio Menichini, Senior Manager of Brembo; Mario Ferretti, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Wayla; Francesco Ricciardi, CEO of Bylogix; Other players are coming soon)

12:45 – 13:00 Awards & closing remarks

13:00 – 14:00 Networking light lunch

Initiative Brief

An overview of market trends that frame the initiative and are of greatest interest to industry players.

Smart driving evolution

Software defined vehicles

Low emission and fuel-efficient vehicle

Smart infraestructure for vehicle autonomy

New vehicle ownership model and mobility model

Initiative Challenges

An overview of the most pressing challenges faced by industrial players, for which innovative solutions are needed.

Balancing sustainability, performance, and affordability in vehicle design

Data security and protection in automotive software

Overcoming outdated infrastructure challenges

Reducing vehicle maintenance and certification costs

Timeline

  • 9 JuneRegistrations open

    SMEs, startups, research centers, and freelancers can apply through the online form to propose innovative solutions aligned with the initiative.

  • 18 JulyRegistrations closed

    Last day to apply for Hack2BRIDGE Italy!

  • JulyScreening & Matchmaking

    Candidates are evaluated and those that best meet the needs of the initiative are selected and matched with mentor.

  • September - OctoberMentoring & Coaching

    Tailored sessions aimed at shaping and validating the solutions of selected teams

  • 11 November 2025Demo Day

    Innovator teams present their solutions to key players in the industry ecosystem, and the best are awarded.

Great ideas deserve great prizes

Dedicated mentoring and coaching

Tailored expert support to enhance and align your innovative solution with the most pressing market needs

Networking and Venture clienting

Targeted meetings with industrial players, investors, and other relevant stakeholders to start collaborations and pilot projects.

Strategic planning support

Strategic guidance from industry experts to develop your entrepreneurial initiative and connect with clients, investors, and key partners.

Visilibility and positioning

Promotion of your innovative solution through PwC and ANFIA channels and exposure to a targeted audience during the Demo Day

Money prizes

Cash awards to support solution development

Dedicated mentoring and coaching

Tailored expert support to enhance and align your innovative solution with the most pressing market needs

Networking and Venture clienting

Targeted meetings with industrial players, investors, and other relevant stakeholders to start collaborations and pilot projects.

Strategic planning support

Strategic guidance from industry experts to develop your entrepreneurial initiative and connect with clients, investors, and key partners.

Visilibility and positioning

Promotion of your innovative solution through PwC and ANFIA channels and exposure to a targeted audience during the Demo Day

Money prizes

Cash awards to support solution development

Meet the organisers

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Think you have what it takes to create an innovative solution? Complete the application form and join the competition!

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Need more help?

For further questions, additional information, or assistance regarding the Hack2BRIDGE Italy, contact us through the email info@bridgesmes.eu