De Nora launches Edge, the hub that turns startup technologies into scalable industrial solutions

Milan, April 17, 2026 – Industrie De Nora S.p.A., an Italian multinational company listed on Euronext Milan and a global leader in electrochemistry and sustainable technologies, has unveiled Edge, the Innovation Hub by De Nora. The program is dedicated to transforming early-stage technologies into scalable industrial solutions. A long-standing pioneer in innovation, the Group is further strengthening its open innovation strategy and collaboration with the international startup ecosystem.

Presented yesterday during the event “Edge of Tomorrow – Sparking Innovation,” Edge was created to bridge the gap between research and industry by offering Italian and international startups a real-world environment in which to test, industrialize, and accelerate high-potential technologies. The initiative featured participation from Paolo Dellachà, CEO of De Nora, Fausto Boni, Founding Partner of 360 Capital, and other key players in the innovation ecosystem.

The first edition of the program will launch a call for startups developing projects focused on transforming and optimizing production processes, digitalizing industrial operations, improving worker safety, and enhancing resource efficiency. Applications will be open from May 4 to June 20, 2026, and will allow five startups to join an acceleration program that includes validation activities and industrial pilot projects, fully integrating them into De Nora’s ecosystem and value chain.

Edge marks a significant milestone in De Nora’s journey to build a virtuous industrial ecosystem connecting large corporations and emerging startups. This commitment led the Group, in 2024, to become one of the main industrial investors in 360 Life II, the fund managed by 360 Capital dedicated to the sustainable transition in Europe (see press release).

Paolo Dellachà, CEO of De Nora, commented:
“With Edge, we aim to create a tangible meeting point between innovation and industry, offering startups unique access to our know-how and global infrastructure. Technological innovation requires collaboration, courage, and the ability to experiment in real-world conditions: Edge was created precisely for this purpose—to accelerate solutions that can generate sustainable value, support the technological transformation of industrial processes, and promote global decarbonization. Through this program, De Nora aims to access new technologies and fully integrate them into our solutions. Collaboration with startups is a key driver for us to generate tangible value and further boost our growth.”