SPARKme

SPARKme is a Accelerator Technology born in Matera on the initiative of OPENET, a company engaged in technological innovation. The goal of the project is to create a dynamic environment in which to foster technology transfer, skills development and innovation, with a particular focus on space technology and on the use of satellite data to generate products and services for the market.
Since its inception, SPARKme could rely on a strong network of institutional partners of the highest level, including thethe Italian Space Agency (ASI),the European Space Agency (ESA), CNR and Foundation E4Impact. These collaborations have helped to build an ecosystem of cross-fertilization, in which different worlds – scientific, entrepreneurial, technology – mingle to produce concrete innovation.
first accelerator of the european entirely dedicated to the Space Business, and is located in the territory of lucania an ideal environment, thanks to the presence of industrial districts, research centres, universities and entrepreneurial spirited.
The hotel offers a comfortable work spaces with flexible, high-technology laboratories, rooms for events and training, areas coworking and relaxation, in addition to professional services, advanced. The beneficiaries include startup, consolidated companies, freelancers, innovators and research and training.
SPARKme also provides advisory services specialist: support to startup from initial idea up to the go-to-market, through scouting, coaching, mentorship, and tutoring. Thanks to the network of OPENET, businesses are assisted in fundraising and participation in funding applications.
Even the companies that are already structured found in SPARKme an ally to theopen innovation, thanks to customized programs, hackathon, scouting start-up and the development of tailor-made solutions.
Finally, SPARKme is also a space coworking modern and inspiring, where ideas, people and technology meet to create value and create business opportunities real. A real innovation ecosystem, and with the vocation space, but with roots firmly planted in the territory.