
An uninterrupted collaboration since 2021: Cariplo Factory has been supporting Snam through the Snaminnova open innovation program, enhancing internal and external entrepreneurship within the company, promoting the culture of innovation, and facilitating connections with the innovation ecosystem. This collaboration has led to the creation of tangible venture-building projects.

The four strategic phases of collaboration
Innovation culture
A community of 50 Innovation Ambassadors has been created, representing all Business Units and actively contributing to project development and the dissemination of an innovation culture.
Needs analysis
Approximately 10 structured interviews, conducted each year with the Snam business units, to identify the main needs in relation to the macro-guidelines for business development.
Implementation
The implementation phase includes the recurring activation of various internal and external innovation programs, ranging from startup calls to idea calls directed at employees.
Development
Some of the most promising ideas have led to the creation of venture-building initiatives, particularly focused on developing solutions for decarbonization.
The main initiatives curated by Cariplo Factory

Within the framework of Snaminnova, Cariplo Factory has managed a series of thematic startup calls, resulting in the cataloging of over 1,500 startups and the activation of 16 Proofs of Concept (PoCs). Some of these PoCs have progressed to the scale-up phase, showcasing the effectiveness of the developed ideas.
La Centrale delle Idee is a program aimed at Snam employees that promotes corporate intrapreneurship through idea calls, workshops, training sessions, and dedicated events. Each year, the program gathers over 50 proposals, leading to dedicated incubation paths and the creation of tangible projects applicable across various company areas.


“HyAccelerator” is an acceleration program, developed within the Snaminnova framework, dedicated to advancing innovative hydrogen technologies. Cariplo Factory oversees the entire process, from scouting, selecting, and analyzing startups to conducting market analysis and fostering potential collaborations. Cariplo Factory provides support to Snam in coordinating and executing various project activities and assists the selected startups in completing their tasks and establishing relationships within the ecosystem.
key numbers
16
workshops organized
+ 1.500
startup identified
16
PoC activated
35
events held
700
hours of training
50
Innovation Ambassador
200
Ideas collected by Centrale delle Idee
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