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ASTER S. Cons. p. A.
ART-ER is an innovation and technology transfer consortium based in Bologna, Italy, focusing on fostering collaboration across industry, education, and community to enhance the Regional Innovation System.
Overview
What ASTER S. Cons. p. A. does
What ASTER S. Cons. p. A. is
ART-ER is an innovation and technology transfer consortium based in Bologna, Italy, focusing on fostering collaboration across industry, education, and community to enhance the Regional Innovation System.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2019
- Approximate age
- About 7 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 12, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
ASTER S. Cons. p. A. as a community
Community overview
ASTER S. Cons. p. A. is an organization based in Bologna, Italy, focused on promoting innovation and technological transfer in the Emilia-Romagna region. It was formed on May 1, 2019, through the merger of ASTER and ERVET. The organization serves as a network for high technology and innovation, supporting businesses in their development and research activities.
Community focus
ASTER invests in various sectors related to innovation and technology transfer. Its services include providing information, technological demonstrations, technological assessments for businesses, technical assistance for research and innovation projects, connecting with technological partners, and supporting funding applications for research and innovation projects.
Member value
Members benefit from access to a network of innovation centers, support for research and innovation projects, and opportunities to participate in competitions and incubator programs.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and incubator
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Europe
Community activity
- Annual events
- 2
Events and activity
ASTER organizes events to promote innovation and collaboration, including the annual Start Cup competition for innovative business ideas and Techday, an event focused on sustainable mobility showcasing advanced vehicles and technologies.
Notable members
ASTER collaborates with several innovation centers across the Emilia-Romagna region, including AESS, C.I.S.E., CERR, CFR, CIFLA, CRIT Srl, DEMOCENTER, Fondazione REI, GTechnology, MISTER, Romagna Tech, SERINAR, and Warrant Innovation Lab.
Common questions
What to know about ASTER S. Cons. p. A.
Upseed classifies ASTER S. Cons. p. A. under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 12, 2026
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