2i3T

2i3T serves as the dedicated Business Incubator and Technology Transfer entity for the University of Turin, focusing on transforming academic research outcomes into viable commercial ventures. By fostering knowledge-intensive enterprises, the incubator plays a crucial role in strengthening the regional economy through innovation-driven growth. Established through a strategic partnership between the University of Turin and key institutional stakeholders—including the City of Turin, the Province of Turin, and Finpiemonte SpA—2i3T benefits from strong governmental and academic support that enhances its operational capabilities.

Operating as a bridging institution, 2i3T effectively connects the academic research ecosystem with the industrial landscape, facilitating productive interactions between knowledge creators and market participants. This intermediary function helps translate theoretical research into practical applications with commercial potential, addressing the often challenging gap between academic discovery and market implementation. The incubator provides specialized support services designed to guide early-stage ventures through the complex journey from concept to market-ready business.

The incubator engages with a diverse range of stakeholders across the innovation spectrum. Its primary audience includes university students, doctoral candidates, and researchers developing novel concepts and technologies with commercial applications. Additionally, 2i3T works closely with established businesses seeking innovative solutions, investment partners including business angels and venture capital firms looking for promising opportunities, and business professionals who provide expertise to emerging ventures.

Through its comprehensive support framework, 2i3T has developed a reputation for excellence in nurturing deep-tech startups particularly in sectors aligned with the University of Turin's research strengths, including biotechnology, digital health, materials science, and environmental technologies. The incubator typically engages with ventures at their earliest stages, providing pre-seed and seed support through a combination of mentorship programs, access to laboratory facilities, networking opportunities, and connections to potential funding sources. This holistic approach has enabled numerous academic innovations to successfully transition from laboratory concepts to market-ready products and services.