Welcome @
Ciao LAB
Imagine where AI Meets Innovative entrepreneurship, Ideas Ignite and Innovation Takes Flight, bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds
Innovation in Action
Innovation iHub of creativity, entrepreneurship, and inventiveness,
leveraging phygital synergies and assets to create a thriving ecosystem
Holistic Ecosystem Approach
Unlike traditional innovation hubs, Ciao Lab takes a holistic ecosystem approach, recognizing that innovation thrives within interconnected networks of individuals, organizations, and communities. It fosters collaboration and partnership among startups, corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, non-profits, and the broader community to address complex challenges and seize emerging opportunities
Multi-Dimensional Spaces
Instead of just physical or digital spaces, Ciao Lab hubs embraces multi-dimensional environments that seamlessly blend physical, digital, and virtual elements. These phygital spaces are designed to accommodate diverse modes of collaboration and interaction, including face-to-face meetings, virtual workshops, online forums, and immersive experiences enabled by technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR)
Focus on Impact and Sustainability
Ciao Lab hubs are driven by a strong focus on creating positive impact and sustainability. It prioritizes innovation projects and initiatives that address pressing societal challenges, promote environmental sustainability, and contribute to the well-being of communities. Impact measurement and evaluation are integrated into the innovation process to ensure accountability and effectiveness
Phygital.Open Innovation
A dynamic and inclusive space that seamlessly integrates physical and digital elements to foster collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
We actively engage with external partners, including startups, companies, and academic institutions, to co-create innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Through phygital open innovation, we foster knowledge exchange, leverage diverse perspectives, and accelerate the development of breakthrough technologies and initiatives.
Innovation for Good
Innovation is not just about technology—it's about creating a lasting positive impact on the world.
We are a forward-thinking incubator dedicated to developing and scaling purpose-driven innovations that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Our belief is simple: innovation should serve humanity and the planet, driving progress in ways that are sustainable, inclusive, and equitable.
At Ciao Lab, we integrate the latest technological advancements with a strong social and environmental mission.
By blending physical, digital, and virtual spaces, we create a vibrant ecosystem where collaboration, creativity, and impact are at the forefront. Entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers from all walks of life are empowered to come together and turn their bold ideas into tangible solutions that benefit society as a whole.
Our core philosophy revolves around open innovation, welcoming diverse voices and perspectives to shape the future. With Ciao.AI at the heart of our innovation process, we leverage artificial intelligence to enhance human creativity and problem-solving, making the innovation process smarter, faster, and more effective.
Interaction
Encourage interaction among different International Ecosystems on joint projects and objectives with the aim to promote the best practices and their reproducibility in the different ecosystems involved and local impacts
Access to Technologies
Promote access and sharing of up-to-date technologies, infrastructures, platforms and services needed for innovative projects
Internationalization
Promote the internationalization of projects in the different ecosystems, supporting scalability and extensive capabilities to facilitate their success.
Contamination
Encourage the contamination of ideas, collaboration and interaction between people and companies to promote the transfer of knowledge and skills among the different ecosystems involved
Access to Investors
Promote access to financial capital and investments to support the projects through a co-operation among investors from different ecosystems
Meetings
Encourage meetings among operators and companies of different ecosystems with the aim to promote mutual understanding and trust with which increase cooperation and joint projects
Ciao.AI Agents
Phygital Power
At Ciao Ai, we are committed to harnessing the transformative power of AI to develop disruptive projects and foster innovation.
Our focus is on creating solutions that not only push the boundaries of what AI can achieve but also align with our core values of ethical responsibility and social impact.
We are actively developing AI-driven projects across various domains, from enhancing business operations to improving everyday life and addressing societal challenges.
Through our innovative approach, we aim to set new standards for AI development, ensuring that our contributions lead to a more connected, equitable, and sustainable future.
At Ciao.Ai, we are at the forefront of the AI revolution, leveraging the power of Ai agents to transform the way we interact with technology and the world around us.
Ai agents are autonomous entities designed to perceive their environment, process information, and take actions to achieve specific goals.
These AI agents, whether software-based or embodied in physical forms, represent the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, offering unprecedented capabilities in decision-making, learning, and adaptability.
Ciao.Idea
Phygital Startups
The pioneering video incubator & accelerator for disruptive ideas and startups. Harnessing the power of interactive videos, we propel innovation forward, connecting visionaries with investors and partners.
At Ciao.Idea, our mission is to identify and accelerate the most promising ideas and startups that have the potential to disrupt industries and transform markets. We leverage cutting-edge video technology to provide an immersive experience for entrepreneurs, investors, media, enabling them to showcase their innovations in a compelling and interactive format.
Join us to unleash the next wave of disruptive ventures.
Interactive Pitch Videos
This innovative approach allows entrepreneurs to create dynamic, engaging presentations that go beyond traditional slide decks or static pitches.
Startups present their ideas through high-quality, interactive video pitches that engage potential investors and partners.
With Interactive Pitch Videos, Ciao.Idea ensures that
innovative ideas are presented in a way that maximizes their impact,
increasing the likelihood of securing investment and forming valuable
partnerships.
Interactive Engagement
Enable startups to capture the attention of
potential investors and partners by allowing viewers to explore
different aspects of the business model, technology, market
potential in an immersive format.
Enhanced Storytelling
Through the power of video, startups can effectively convey their
vision, mission, and value proposition, using visuals, animations, and
narrative to create a compelling story that resonates with the audience.
Over the video Customization
Entrepreneurs can tailor their videos to address over-the-video the specific interests
and concerns of various stakeholders, making each pitch more relevant
and impactful.
Real-Time Interaction
Over the video real-time interaction, allowing viewers to ask questions, request
additional information, or schedule meetings directly through the video
interface
Share your Idea
Join to Ciao.IDEA
To ensure the credibility and integrity of our channel, all accounts will be activated after thorough verification of company information by Ciao Lab
Add your Pitch
Showcase your project or startup with a video at Ciao.IDEA. Highlight your current status and outline the need for the next levels of growth
Verification & Selection
Only the most promising pitches earn an invitation to our exclusive Interactive iTV channel
Start your XShow
Showcase your project to investors, business partners and media professionals who are interested in innovative projects and startups
Join to Ciao.IDEA
Are you ready to take your innovative startup to the next level? Join to Ciao.IDEA Business Incubator iTV, where ideas flourish, and dreams take flight!
Join to Ciao.IDEAAdd your project pitch
Showcase Your Project Pitch: video and presentation to a targeted audience of investors, business partners, and media representatives
Ciao.Venture
Phygital Studio
Welcome to Ciao Lab Venture Studio, where creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation converge to create groundbreaking ventures.
As a Venture Studio, we don’t just support startups—we build them from the ground up.
Our mission is to transform bold ideas into successful companies that drive meaningful impact in the world, with a focus on sustainability, social responsibility, and cutting-edge technology.
At Ciao Lab, we take a hands-on approach to venture building.
Our multidisciplinary team of entrepreneurs, developers, designers, marketers, and business strategists work closely together to develop new companies. We identify opportunities for innovation, conceptualize business models, and rapidly prototype and test solutions before launching them into the market.
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Key Pillars of Ciao Lab's Venture Studio
- Innovation-Driven Ventures: We focus on creating disruptive solutions in high-impact sectors such as green tech, healthcare, education, and inclusive economy. Our ventures aim to address global challenges while delivering value to society.
- Phygital Synergy: Ciao Lab combines physical and digital resources to create ventures that thrive in both the real and virtual worlds. By leveraging emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and blockchain, we empower businesses to operate seamlessly across physical and digital environments.
- Impact and Sustainability: Our ventures are built with a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. We prioritize projects that advance sustainability and positive social impact, ensuring that the companies we create contribute to a better future.
- Agile and Iterative Development: We apply an agile methodology to rapidly prototype, test, and refine ideas. This approach allows us to quickly validate business models and pivot when necessary, accelerating time-to-market for our ventures.
- Collaborative Ecosystem: Ciao Lab fosters a collaborative environment, inviting partners, investors, and thought leaders to contribute to the innovation process. Our open innovation model ensures that we tap into a wide range of expertise, enabling ventures to grow more rapidly and sustainably.
Ideation
We continuously scout for market opportunities and emerging trends, generating disruptive ideas that have the potential to transform industries
Prototyping & Testing
Once an idea is validated, our team rapidly prototypes and tests the
concept in real-world scenarios. We refine the business model and
product-market fit through feedback and data-driven insights.
Launch & Scaling
After rigorous validation, we launch the new venture with the support of
our in-house team and network of partners. We provide continuous
resources and mentorship to help the business scale
Investment
Ciao Lab partners with investors and venture capitalists to provide funding and strategic guidance, ensuring our ventures have the capital and support they need to grow.
Why Ciao Lab Venture Phygital Studio?
- Full-Service Support: Unlike traditional incubators, we are actively involved in the entire lifecycle of a venture, from inception to scaling.
- Focus on Sustainability and Social Impact: We prioritize ventures that are committed to creating positive change, both environmentally and socially.
- Expert Team and Resources: Our diverse team of experts brings extensive experience in entrepreneurship, technology, marketing, and business development.
- Integrated Phygital Approach: We harness the best of both physical and digital worlds, ensuring our ventures are at the forefront of the latest technological advancements
Ciao.CAPITAL
Phygital Value
Ciao.Capital is an innovative investment firm focused on driving transformative growth through strategic investments in disruptive technologies and business models. By blending venture capital and private equity,
Ciao.Capital nurtures pioneering startups and accelerates established businesses, creating a dynamic ecosystem that fosters sustainable impact and long-term value creation.
Innovation: Invest in Cutting-Edge Technologies and Disruptive Business Models
Ciao.Capital prioritizes investments in disruptive technologies and innovative business models that have the potential to redefine industries. Ciao.Capital actively seeks out opportunities in sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, phygital experiences, and sustainability.
By backing these transformative ideas, Ciao.Capital not only fuels the next wave of technological advancements but also positions itself at the forefront of industry evolution, driving change that can create significant competitive advantages for its portfolio companies.
Growth: Support the Expansion and Scalability of Portfolio Companies
Ciao.Capital is dedicated to helping its portfolio companies achieve substantial growth and scalability.
Ciao.Capital provides more than just capital; it offers strategic guidance, market insights, and access to a vast network of resources that can accelerate expansion into new markets and customer segments.
Whether through organic growth strategies or strategic acquisitions, Ciao.Capital ensures that its portfolio companies are well-equipped to scale efficiently and sustainably, maximizing their market potential.
Value Creation: Enhance Operational Efficiencies and Strategic Positioning
Ciao.Capital actively works to enhance the value of its portfolio companies by improving operational efficiencies and refining strategic positioning.
Through targeted initiatives, such as optimizing supply chains, streamlining processes, and refining go-to-market strategies, Ciao.Capital helps companies achieve greater profitability and market differentiation.
This focus on value creation not only improves the performance of individual companies but also increases the overall return on investment for stakeholders.
Integration: Foster Collaboration and Synergies Among Portfolio Companies
Ciao.Capital believes in the power of collaboration and actively fosters synergies among its portfolio companies.
By encouraging partnerships, shared resources, and knowledge exchange within its network, the firm creates an integrated ecosystem where companies can leverage each other’s strengths.
This collaborative approach amplifies innovation, reduces operational redundancies, and unlocks new opportunities for growth and value creation across the portfolio.