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ROAD and Balloon Tech Co. balloons to monitor infrastructure
ROAD launches a collaboration with US start-up Balloon Tech Co., which specialises in zero-emission balloons equipped with advanced sensors. The technology, used for the first time in Italy, will enable real-time monitoring of critical infrastructure.
RESPIRO. Air quality monitoring device presentation
On May 21, during the presentation of RESPIRO, we gathered insights from Claudio Granata, President of ROAD, and Giovanna Iannantuoni, Rector of the University of Milano-Bicocca.
Their exchange highlights the crucial role of dialogue between research, business, and institutions in driving innovation.
ROME STARTUP WEEK - Blue Economy
During Rome Startup Week, we interviewed Dr. Sofia Cavini, Circular Economy Specialist at Intesa Sanpaolo, to explore the role of the Blue Economy in the transition to sustainable and innovative models.
A discussion on innovation, circularity, and strategies for increasingly sustainable and integrated water resource management.
SIOS 2025 – Connected Minds
At SIOS 2025 – Connected Minds, we interviewed Lucia Marchegiani, Full Professor of Business Organization and HRM at Roma Tre University.
The event, organized by ROAD and StartupItalia, brought together startups, companies, and institutions to explore digitalization, sustainability, and the future of work.
In the video, Marchegiani discusses how human skills can shape more inclusive and conscious organizational models.
RESPIRO - Monitoring air quality
The first field testing campaign of RESPIRO has kicked off in Rome. This portable air quality monitoring device was developed through a collaboration between ROAD, the University of Milano-Bicocca, and XEarPro Srl.
The project combines scientific research with hands-on experimentation, actively involving young participants from the ROAD Academy in a data collection journey through the Ostiense district. The goal is to gather real-time data on major air pollutants and analyze their variation in relation to movement and the urban environment.
In the video, Ludovica Beltrame (ROAD) and Damiano Salvati (Acea) share insights into the initial stages of this experimental campaign.
mOOve - A new concept of cycle route
What if technology could transform the way we think about bike lanes? With mOOve—the modular, connected, and sustainable cycling path developed by REVO—that transformation is already underway.
ROAD is proud to host the first prototype installation of this innovative infrastructure within its ecosystem, as part of its Smart Mobility initiative focused on developing advanced urban mobility solutions.
In the video, Ludovica Beltrame, Head of Ecosystem & Co-Creation at ROAD, shares the key highlights of the project.
UniTuscia students visit the ROAD innovation district
ROAD welcomed students from the Bachelor's program in Administration, Finance and Control at the University of Tuscia, accompanied by Professor Vincenzo Sforza, for a day dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship. With startup stories, insights on artificial intelligence, and a tour of the district, the visit offered students a hands-on opportunity to engage with the world of business and technological innovation. Watch the video to learn more.
