At OGR Torino, the Techstars Transformative World Torino Accelerator kicks off—an international program that, now in its sixth edition, continues to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Italy and Europe. On February 24, the kickoff event marked the beginning of an entrepreneurial growth journey for the 12 selected startups, ready to develop their potential thanks to a network of over 500 mentors, investors, and strategic partners.

This year’s program stands out for its strong international presence, with participants from seven countries: Denmark, Montenegro, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Slovakia, Hungary, and Italy, which is represented by six startups. This reflects the energy and dynamism of Italy’s entrepreneurial landscape. Since 2020, investments in Italian startups have tripled, increasing from €500 million to €1.5 billion, a clear sign of sector growth.

Thanks to Fondazione CRT, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, the program has not only attracted startups from around the world but has also helped make Torino and OGR Tech a European hub for innovation. The city has been recognized as the European Capital of Innovation 2024/2025 by the European Commission.

This year, the selected startups operate in high-growth sectors such as AI, Quantum Computing, HealthTech, Sustainability, AgTech, Retail-Tech, E-Commerce, and Developer Tools.

The 2025 Cohort

• AlterEcho (Copenhagen, Denmark) – Embedded robotics for highly controlled production environments.
• Arbor Insights (Bolzano, Italy) – End-to-end robotic technology for agriculture.
• Axem (Budapest, Hungary) – The new frontier of embedded software development.
• BettaKnit (Prato, Italy) – A community-based approach to sustainable knitting.
• frnt (London, United Kingdom) – AI-powered digital workers optimizing retail.
• Granter.ai (Lisbon, Portugal) – The world’s first AI agent for grant discovery.
• Lemons in the Room (Florence, Italy) – The future of palliative care.
• Litlyx (Rome, Italy) – Open-source platform for web analytics.
• MateriaIntel (Rome, Italy) – AI-driven market intelligence for carbon tax adjustment.
• Recrewty (Podgorica, Montenegro) – AI-powered hiring solutions with personalized psychometric testing.
• spacebrains (Bratislava, Slovakia) – Next-generation training for blue-collar workers.
• Vocations (Novara, Italy) – AI-powered matchmaking platform for headhunters.

A Catalyst for Global Innovation

Techstars Transformative World Accelerator at OGR Torino is more than an acceleration program—it’s a catalyst for opportunities. Over five editions, it has:

• Invested in over 50 startups from 20+ countries
• Welcomed 12 new startups this year
• Facilitated over $120 million in investments
• Seen 86% of startups secure additional funding
• Maintained an 89% success rate, with startups either still active or successfully acquired

As Techstars continues to drive innovation and entrepreneurship, OGR Torino solidifies its role as a leading European hub for technology, business, and investment opportunities.