Seven start-ups were launched at the end of the first edition of the Argo traveltech programme, part of the 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶 by CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, of which Scuola Italiana di Ospitalità is a technical partner.

“The ARGO acceleration program has allowed us to stimulate the creation of new innovative startups in the tourism sector and facilitate the processes of technology transfer from universities and research institutions.”

commented Ministry of Tourism 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞́

The 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 of 𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐎, held a few days ago in Venice, represents the final stage of a programme lasting over five months that has seen the start-ups confront each other and their partners in over 25 comparison and training appointments, leading them to be much more competitive today in order to face the next steps of growth.

“As the Italian School of Hospitality, we are proud to have contributed to the acceleration program for the startups involved, supporting them in the development of human capital and encouraging networking with industry experts and sector companies,”

commented Francesco Ottoboni, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 of 𝐒𝐜𝐮𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐝𝐢 𝐎𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚́

The seven selected startups presented innovative solutions that could become significant for the industry:

• Ulisses App – a system similar to “Telepass” for tracking the entry and exit of boats from ports;
• TELA – Culturatela.com – a support system for ticketing, both online and on-site, for small and medium-sized museums that need to optimize and create synergies;
• Smartway.work – a pioneering platform for organizing corporate offsites with a positive and sustainable impact on local communities in small villages across Italy;
• Weforguest – Loyalty for Success – a system that enables communication and optimization between data and various software used in the hotel industry;
• Mapo Tapo – a platform that connects supply and demand for adventure sports guides;
• Friland – a platform that allows users to experience outdoor stays in direct contact with nature;
• Skycab – a private air transport service in the style of Uber, making flying more accessible.

🎊 Congratulations!

ARGO is part of the National Accelerator Network of CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, an initiative by CDP Venture Capital SGR in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, and managed by LVenture Group and VeniSIA – Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, with contributions from main partners Intesa Sanpaolo and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, and supported by the Corporate Partner Human Company and the technical partner Italian School of Hospitality.