Southern Italy has always been a land of rich culture, delicious cuisine, and warm-hearted people. 🇮🇹 But did you know it’s also becoming a hub for innovative startups? 🚀

Southern Italian Startups are developing a new recipe: adopting a global vision with strong local roots.

Our top lessons from the Bufala Fest 2023 are that:

🚀 Innovation Knows No Boundaries: The startups part of the event’s panel proved that innovation can come from anywhere. With determination and creativity, they’ve revolutionized traditional industries, and are making their mark globally keeping their roots strong. 

🌎 A GloCal Approach for Success: While reaching for the stars, startups from the Campania region promote the use of local resources, craftsmanship and a deep sense of community. Not only having positive repercussions in the world of business, but also proving that Southern Italy isn’t just a seasonal tourist destination: it is becoming a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. 

👏 Amazing Stories by Amazing People: It is inspiring to see stories such as the one of the event’s panel:

🌿 Isabella d’Addeo – Enismaro🌿

Food transparency is brought to the next level with blockchain tracking. Her story, rooted in her family’s olive oil production, reminds us to question the origins of what we eat. 

🌟 Pasquale Senatore – Biancamore 🌟

The transformation of mozzarella waste into cosmetics is a shining example of resourcefulness. With international recognition, Biancamore is making waves in sustainable beauty, from Dubai to Canada to the USA! 

🌱 Renato Paolucci – Novacultura 🌱

Novacultura’s hydroponics herbs are providing fresh, sustainable herbs for the community and are a testament to the power of innovation in agriculture! 

🌍 Vincenzo Benessere – Isuschem 🌍

Isuschem’s journey through the TerraNext accelerator program reflects their unwavering commitment to environmental innovation. Vincenzo is leading the charge in sustainable biofuels, paving the way for a greener future! 

🍽️ Sofia Cavalleri – Ristolab  🍽️

This culinary tourism startup, Ristolab, bridges cultures through food. A remarkable journey from Bangkok to Pioppi shows the transformative power of passion and innovation in the gastronomy world.

Let’s celebrate resilience, vision and commitment through these incredible stories. You want to know our story ? Get in touch ! Let’s keep the spirit of innovation alive.