Applications are now open for the Tuscany Innovation Award, an initiative promoted by the Regional Council of Tuscany and Confindustria Toscana, organized by the Digital Innovation Hub Toscana, with the technical support of Sviluppo Toscana. Now in its eighth edition, the award aims to recognize and promote the most innovative projects developed in the region over the past 24 months.

Who can apply?
• Innovative startups based in Tuscany
• Private companies of any size
• University and academic spin-offs
• Groups composed of at least three companies
• Organizations with ongoing or completed projects (within the last 24 months) in the fields of research, innovation, sustainability, and security

Award Categories:
• Innovative Startups – introducing new business models or technologies
• Research and Digital & Sustainable Innovation – projects with environmental and technological impact
• Patents – original ideas that have received legal protection
• Security – projects related to IT, strategic, energy, or infrastructure security

In addition to the above, there is a Special Youth Award dedicated to innovators under 40.

Prizes:
• Up to €15,000 per category
• An additional €5,000 for outstanding projects
• Plus €5,000 for the most innovative youth project

Applications are open from June 4 to June 30, 2025, until 5:00 PM.
For more information and to apply: https://www.premioinnovazionetoscana.it/