What Kilometro Rosso does

Kilometro Rosso SpA operates a private science and technology park on a 400,000 mq campus in Stezzano, Bergamo (Italy), designed by architect Jean Nouvel. The park hosts 85 companies, 40 laboratories, and 8 specialized technological clusters, with approximately 3,000 resident employees and researchers. Its primary function is to provide physical co-location, shared R&D infrastructure, and structured collaboration services that connect large industrial tenants (Brembo, Italcementi/HeidelbergCement Group), research institutions (Mario Negri IRCCS, University of Bergamo, Italian Institute of Technology, Politecnico di Milano), SMEs, and start-ups across the manufacturing, materials, pharmaceutical, and advanced robotics domains.

The platform's product surface combines physical assets with applied research and training offerings. Specialized facilities include Lisa Tech (an additive manufacturing training lab with an EOS M290 Direct Metal Laser Sintering system and IR optical tomography for in-process quality control), SNIPE (an AI-enabled IoT predictive-maintenance system for foundry machinery), IRCRAM 4.0 (a DMLS testing center and advanced robotics research program), JOiiNT LAB (a joint IIT/Intellimech lab for embodied AI and industrial robotics), and the SMILE smart-manufacturing training facility. Training is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and the campus also runs the AM TE@CH European e-learning academy for additive manufacturing skills.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring rental of 110,000 mq of office, lab, and shared space; R&D project facilitation (with €780M in facilitated project value and €210M in funding secured, including EU and POR FESR grants for SNIPE, IRCRAM 4.0, and AM TE@CH); training and education services through Lisa Tech and partners such as Experis Academy; event and conference services across 79 rooms and 1,900 seats hosting 380+ events annually; and technology-transfer and incubation services. Go-to-market is predominantly enterprise-direct, supplemented by event-driven demand generation and international outreach via IASP and the new Zhongguancun Changping Science Park partnership. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kilometro Rosso

Legal name

Kilometro Rosso SpA

Website

https://kilometrorosso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kilometro Rosso is a private Italian innovation district on a 400,000 mq campus in Bergamo, hosting 85 companies, 40 labs, and 8 technology clusters. It provides co-location, shared R&D infrastructure, training, and event services to industrial tenants, research institutions, and SMEs focused on manufacturing and advanced technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science and Technology Park Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Research Administration & Grants Management Support (Pre/Post-Award, Compliance) (EDAEALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO), Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Science technology park
• Innovation district services
• Additive manufacturing training
• Research development facilitation
• Technology transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergamo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Real Estate and Infrastructure Services: Companies and research institutions pay for office space, laboratories, and shared facilities within the 400,000 mq campus including 110,000 mq of offices, labs, and common spaces.
2. R&D Project Funding: Facilitation and management of funded R&D projects including EU, national, and regional programs. €780M total value of R&D projects with €210M in direct funding managed.
3. Training and Education Services: Professional development courses through Lisa Tech additive manufacturing training, Experis Academy, and other educational partners. ISO 9001:2015 certified training programs.
4. Conference and Event Services: Event space rental and services through Spazio Eventi with 79 conference rooms, 1,900 seats, hosting 380+ events annually attracting 24,000+ visitors.
5. Technology Transfer Services: Technology scouting, market evaluation, and intellectual property management services for resident companies and external clients.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kilometro Rosso operates a private innovation district and science park on a 400,000 mq campus in Stezzano (Bergamo), housing 85 companies, 40 laboratories, 8 technological clusters, and approximately 3,000 researchers. The company provides office and laboratory space rental, R&D project facilitation (€780M total R&D project value, €210M secured), technology transfer and scouting, business incubation and acceleration, professional training programs (additive manufacturing, Industry 4.0), and a 79-room conference center hosting over 380 events per year. Revenue is generated through facility rentals, training fees, event venue rentals, and management of funded R&D projects for resident and external clients.

Product overview

Kilometro Rosso Innovation District operates as a technology park ecosystem offering a portfolio of interconnected services and specialized labs. The core offerings include: Lisa Tech (additive manufacturing training with EOS DMLS technology), SNIPE (AI-enabled IoT monitoring system for predictive maintenance), IRCRAM 4.0 (robotics and additive manufacturing research center), JOiiNT LAB (collaborative robotics and embodied AI research), SMILE (smart manufacturing training), and AM TE@CH (additive manufacturing e-learning academy). Supporting services include technology transfer, funding strategy, networking, business incubation, knowledge sharing, and a 79-room conference center hosting 380+ annual events. The ecosystem brings together 85 companies, 3,000 researchers, and 40 labs across 8 technological clusters focused on turning research ideas into business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lisa Tech - Living Space for Additive Technologies Additive Manufacturing training laboratory created in collaboration with EOS, offering educational and research activities using EOS M290 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) technology for printing aluminum and titanium 3D components, with IR tomography quality control. ISO 9001:2015 certified for training course design and delivery. Targets manufacturing professionals and companies seeking additive manufacturing skills.
• SNIPE - Sensor Network for Intelligent Predictive Enterprise AI-enabled IoT system for machinery monitoring in foundries, combining wireless sensor networks, IoT gateway, edge computing, cybersecurity integration, and wearable IoT devices for predictive maintenance algorithms. Targets foundry operators (e.g., Arizzi Fonderie) seeking Industry 4.0 process digitalization and predictive maintenance for casting, belt transport, and green sand production.
• IRCRAM 4.0 - International Research Center for Robot and Additive Manufacturing 4.0 30-month research project developing additive manufacturing and robotics techniques for large-scale advanced materials production. Features AI-enabled AM machines with real-time tolerance measurement, robot clusters for Industry 4.0 manufacturing with remote programming, and the DMLS testing center at Kilometro Rosso campus. Targets industrial manufacturers seeking advanced AM and robotics capabilities.
• SMILE - Smart Manufacturing Innovation Lab for Enterprises Smart Manufacturing Innovation Lab created through collaboration between training entities and the business world, providing an advanced training model for manufacturing professionals. Targets companies seeking workforce upskilling for Industry 4.0 adoption.
• JOiiNT LAB - Robotic Intelligence League Bergamo Joint laboratory founded by the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Intellimech consortium at Kilometro Rosso, focused on embodied artificial intelligence (EAI) and advanced robotics for industrial applications. Targets companies and researchers working on collaborative robotics and AI-driven automation.
• AM TE@CH - Additive Manufacturing Academy Two-year Erasmus+ co-funded project creating an Additive Manufacturing Academy with free e-learning platform, training pills, webinars, and high-quality content for VET trainers to boost AM competences in European SMEs. Consortium of 8 European partners guided by Kilometro Rosso.
• MADE Competence Center I4.0

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 companies established on campus representing significant concentration of innovation activity
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Zhongguancun Changping Science ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025Strategic collaboration agreement for technological innovation signed September 17, 2025, in Beijing during the 42nd IASP World Conference. Aims to foster cross-border innovation exchange between European and Chinese technology ecosystems.
• IASP - International Association of Science ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of science parks and innovation areas. Salvatore Majorana, Director of Kilometro Rosso, serves as International President (elected 2025).
• BrembocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst company to establish at Kilometro Rosso. Houses R&D center and headquarters on campus. Strategic partner in automotive brake innovation with Brembo Ceramic Brake Systems subsidiary also on campus.
• Italcementi (HeidelbergCement Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation Center (i.Lab) designed by Richard Meier located on campus for research in cement and construction materials. Part of global HeidelbergCement Group.
• Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research IRCCScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-of-the-art research facility with 5,300 mq designed by architect Giovanni Remuzzi. Conducts pharmacological research and hosts offices and biochemistry laboratories.
• University of BergamocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity building hosts PhD programs, Masters degrees, and a business incubator/accelerator in partnership with Politecnico di Milano's School of Engineering.
• Confindustria BergamocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association with headquarters on campus. Collaborates on initiatives including Innovation Run and Digital Innovation Hub Bergamo.
• Digital Innovation Hub BergamocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital Innovation Hub operating from campus to support SMEs in digital transformation journey towards Industry 4.0.
• EOScoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Lisa Tech additive manufacturing laboratory providing EOS M290 DMLS 3D printing systems for training and research.
• FAE TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner hosting space at campus. Coordinator of SNIPE EU-funded project for IoT sensor networks in foundries.
• Intellimech ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMechatronics research consortium promoted by Kilometro Rosso and Confindustria Bergamo. Established JOiiNT LAB with IIT for robotics and AI research.
• Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for JOiiNT LAB robotics laboratory. Collaborates on embodied artificial intelligence and advanced robotics research.
• Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering faculty collaboration on business incubator and accelerator programs. Joint research on manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0.
• MADE Competence Center Industry 4.0coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight national Competence Centers for Industry 4.0. Kilometro Rosso provides technology scouting and additive manufacturing training.
• EYmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm collaborating on events including Sales Transformation workshops on CRM and AI for business growth.
• Jacobacci & PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntellectual property firm with 90 professionals across 13 European cities. One of first companies to establish at Kilometro Rosso, managing 100,000+ patents.
• Experis Academy (ManpowerGroup)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining center offering Industry 4.0 specialization courses including Automation Engineer, Data Science, and Information Security.
• PetroceramicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Milan spin-off developing advanced ceramic materials. Strategic partnership with Brembo for friction materials and with Brembo Ceramic Brake Systems.
• ENEAmajorTechnology or IntegrationItalian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development. Collaboration on research and technology transfer.
• DeloittemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm providing advisory services to resident companies.
• Arizzi FonderiemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundry partner in SNIPE project for digital transformation and predictive maintenance implementation.
• Camozzi AutomationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial automation partner collaborating on robotics and additive manufacturing research through IRCRAM 4.0.
• AFIL - Associazione Fabbrica Intelligente LombardiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Factory Association of Lombardy, promoting Industry 4.0 adoption among manufacturing companies.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Global operator of innovation campuses and coworking infrastructure across the US, Europe, and Asia, providing flexible lab/office space to startups, corporates, and research institutions. Comparable as a multi-tenant private innovation infrastructure operator, though more weighted toward urban coworking/venture than Kilometro Rosso's industrial R&D focus.
• Zhongguancun Science Park: China's flagship technology hub in Beijing spanning multiple specialized parks (including Changping) hosting tens of thousands of tech companies and research institutions. Directly comparable as a now-partner ecosystem operator and a leading global innovation district, though at materially larger scale than Kilometro Rosso.
• Skolkovo Foundation: Large-scale Russian innovation center near Moscow hosting research centers, tech companies, and a science/technology university. Comparable as a flagship national innovation district operator with anchor tenants, applied R&D focus, and government-backed funding model.
• Research Triangle Park: One of the largest research parks in the United States (operating since 1959) in North Carolina, anchoring major corporate R&D centers and research institutions. Comparable as a large, mature innovation district with a research-industry mix and significant tenant-driven outputs (patents, publications).
• Sophia Antipolis: Europe's largest and oldest science and technology park (operating since 1969) near Nice, France, hosting 1,600+ companies and major research institutions. Comparable as a large-scale European innovation district with similar anchor-research-corporate mix, but with longer operational track record and public-region ownership.

Regional players

• Tecnopolo Bologna: Italian research and innovation campus linked to the University of Bologna and CNR, hosting applied research labs and high-tech companies. Comparable as an Italian ecosystem operator providing shared labs, R&D infrastructure, and tenant services.
• Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía (PTA): Spanish science and technology park in Málaga hosting technology companies, research centers, and university-linked labs. Comparable as a European regional science park operator with a multi-tenant applied R&D focus, though primarily serving Southern Spain rather than Northern Italy.
• Area Science Park Trieste: Italian public science park operating since 1982 in Trieste, hosting research laboratories, technology companies, and innovation services. Comparable as an Italian operator of a multi-tenant science park with public funding reliance, but public-sector owned rather than privately structured.

Others

• Politecnico di Milano: Leading Italian technical university with deep industry partnerships, applied research centers, and joint incubation/acceleration programs. Functions as a comparable academic anchor (similar to University of Bergamo's role at Kilometro Rosso) and a partner in technology transfer and joint research, making it an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• MIND - Milano Innovation District: Italian innovation district developed on the former Expo 2015 site in Milan, hosting research institutions, companies, and academia. Closest direct comparable to Kilometro Rosso in mission (research-industry-academia co-location) and geography (Northern Italy), though it leans more heavily into life sciences and urban development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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