Andrea Di Benedetto

President and CEO Polo Tecnologico di Navacchio

Head of InnovUp's Centro Italia

A first-generation entrepreneur, he runs three companies, innovative in different fields, and has been advisor and founder of some fairly successful startups. Strong supporter of an “Italian way to innovation,” based on the hybrid of Made in Italy and digital culture, as the only possible lever for the country’s development. He has always had a great interest in SME innovation and development policies: he was involved in CNA - National Confederation of Crafts and SMEs for 12 years (from 2008 to 2020), holding the positions of national president of Young Entrepreneurs, then national vice-president with responsibility for innovation and digital, and finally president of CNA Tuscany.

He is currently president and CEO of Polo Tecnologico di Navacchio (Pisa), Tuscany’s Hub for innovation and digital transformation. Head for Central Italy of InnovUp, Association representing the Italian innovation ecosystem. Coordinator Tuscany X.O, European Digital Innovation Hub dedicated to Tuscan P.A. and SMEs.

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