What Romagna Tech does

Romagna Tech S.C.p.A. is an Italian innovation consulting consortium headquartered in Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, operating through a multidisciplinary team of 11-50 staff and a network of 36+ member companies, universities, and research institutions. The company serves three primary customer segments: manufacturing and industrial enterprises seeking Industry 4.0/5.0 adoption; startups requiring validation, acceleration, and ecosystem access; and institutional/public bodies managing territorial innovation projects. Its core technology stack spans Industrial IoT, sensor networks, digital twin systems, additive manufacturing, and applied AI (predictive analytics, computer vision, NLP, and generative AI), with the proprietary SensI modular sensor node platform launched at MECSPE 2026 representing its first commercial hardware product.

Revenue is generated primarily through customized innovation projects and consulting engagements, complemented by services as lead or partner on European, national, and regional funded research programs (Horizon Europe, Interreg, Erasmus+, PRIMA, PR FESR) and by the structured Digital Transition help desk delivered through the Regional Network for Digital Transition of Businesses. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven, with public subsidies offsetting client costs on collaborative programs. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, event-driven lead generation at major industry fairs (MECSPE, R2B, T-CON), and community-led acquisition through the Romagna Startup Network acceleration program.

The company's competitive position rests on its accredited status within the Emilia-Romagna High Technology Network and Regional Digital Transition Network, which provides privileged access to public funding and a regulated demand pipeline. Anchor enterprise clients include Gruppo HERA (utilities) and Bucci Automations (industrial automation), supplemented by a long tail of regional SMEs engaged through the Digital Team and CyberAges programs. Fully paid-up share capital stands at €611,500 with no external private equity or venture capital ownership disclosed, reflecting a member-owned consortium governance model rather than a venture-backed growth trajectory.

Name

Romagna Tech

Legal name

Romagna Tech S.C.p.A.

Website

https://romagnatech.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Romagna Tech is an Italian innovation consulting consortium in Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, offering digital transformation, IoT, additive manufacturing, and AI advisory services to manufacturers, startups, and public bodies, anchored by a 36-member consortium and the proprietary SensI sensor platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology and Innovation Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

Keywords

• Innovation consulting
• Digital transformation
• Industrial IoT
• Technology transfer
• Startup acceleration

Headquarters

HQ city

Forli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Innovation Consulting and Project Services: Romagna Tech provides customized innovation services including solution design, innovation management, technology scouting, and digital transformation consulting. Revenue is generated through direct project engagements with enterprises, funded by a combination of client investment and public subsidies.
2. Funded Research and European Projects: The company participates in and manages collaborative research projects funded by European programs (Horizon Europe, Interreg, Erasmus+), national sources (PRIMA, PR FESR), and regional sources. Services include fundraising support, project design, administrative management, and results monitoring for clients seeking public funding.
3. Digital Transition Services: Structured support services for businesses undergoing digital transformation, including digital maturity assessment, process digitization, technology implementation, and cybersecurity readiness. Provided as part of the Regional Network for the Digital Transition of Businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Romagna Tech is a technology innovation consortium that delivers customized consulting, applied research, and prototyping services to manufacturing enterprises, startups, and public institutions. Its service portfolio covers digital transformation, Industrial IoT, AI, additive manufacturing and ecodesign, cybersecurity, and technology scouting, complemented by the SensI modular IoT sensor node product and the Romagna Startup Network accelerator. The firm operates as a project-based consultancy funded by a blend of client engagements and regional, national, and European public grants.

Product overview

Romagna Tech operates as a technology and innovation consulting company offering a portfolio of services and products. The core offerings include SensI, a modular sensor node product for IoT monitoring applications, alongside consulting services for digital transformation, innovation management, IoT solutions, ecodesign, and startup acceleration. The ecosystem includes Romagna Tech Digital Team for ongoing digital transition support, and Romagna Startup Network for venture acceleration. The company serves businesses, startups, and territorial organizations in the Emilia-Romagna region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SensI: Sensing for IoT - modular sensor node for monitoring applications. Configurable sensor node with options for sensors, communication (RS485-ModBus, Bluetooth-BLE, WiFi), and power supply. Market-ready with European compliance and components.

Products and services

• SensI - Modular Sensor Node A modular and customizable IoT sensor node for monitoring applications. Configurable with environmental sensors (pressure, temperature, magnetometer), acoustic sensors (digital/analog microphones), and vibration/movement sensors (wide-bandwidth accelerometer, low-power accelerometer, high-resolution inclinometer, IMU). Communication options include RS485-ModBus, Bluetooth-BLE, and WiFi. Power options include battery with recharge and wired. Features STSAFE secure authentication and European components for market-ready deployment. Targets industrial, production machinery, and indoor/outdoor environmental monitoring.
• Solution Design Custom research and experimental development services from concept generation through design, prototyping, and industrialization, with project management ensuring cost, time, and quality targets. Targeted at enterprises seeking new technological solutions.
• Innovation Manager Strategic support service for developing new technological solutions, improving processes, and optimizing products, integrated with public incentives such as Innovation Vouchers.
• Technology Scouting and Scenarios (Scouting e Scenari Tecnologici) Technology trend and market analysis using patent databases and open innovation platforms to identify and evaluate potential solutions for company management.
• Digital Transition Services Digital maturity assessment, process digitization, enabling technology implementation (IoT, Cloud, AI, Big Data), cybersecurity readiness, and funding assistance for digital transformation.
• Data Management and Enhancement Big Data collection and organization from production, management, and environmental monitoring processes. Includes interactive dashboards, customized analysis systems, and AI integration for predictive capabilities.
• Industrial & Environmental IoT Solutions IIoT and environmental IoT solutions for digitizing industrial processes. Includes sensor integration, intelligent data platforms, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and cybersecurity.
• Ecodesign Services Product development from idea to prototype including circularity re-engineering, circular design, technical design, green prototyping, and 3D printing. Equipment includes LISA X Sinterit, EinScan-Pro HD, and EinScan HX.
• Territorial Innovation Services Innovation culture promotion, fundraising for innovation (EU, national, regional funding), territorial marketing and networking, events and technical workshops for public bodies and institutions.
• Romagna Startup Network Incubation (12 months, 16+ startups) and acceleration (6 months, 6+ startups) programs combining mentoring, training, fundraising support, technical consulting, and networking with investors and industrial partners for deep-tech, digital, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing startups.
• CyberAges Cybersecurity training, assessment, and software implementation for monitoring. Addresses NIS2 regulation compliance and helps companies improve cyber posture.
• Romagna Tech Digital Team Help desk supporting businesses in Industry 4.0 and 5.0 with focus on cybersecurity and AI. Includes digital maturity assessment, improvement identification, guidelines development, and solution implementation mentoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64+ completed and ongoing collaborative projects across business, territory, and startup segments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regular.

• CISE – Centro per l'Innovazione e lo Sviluppo EconomicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in Romagna Startup Network (RSN) acceleration program, combining innovation management and startup development expertise with Romagna Tech's technical capabilities.
• Fondazione Piano StrategicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in RSN program contributing strategic planning and territorial development expertise for startup ecosystem building.
• University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partner across multiple projects including MENTOR, DISCOV.ER, BRILLIANT, MEDLINKS, and Digital Team initiatives. Provides research expertise and access to CIRI ICT and CIRI MAM research centers.
• Bucci Automations S.p.A.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient and development partner for MENTOR intelligent supervision system project, applying edge-cloud monitoring to industrial automation equipment.
• Gruppo HERAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor utility client for water leak detection and geological/seismic risk management projects, representing ongoing collaboration on sensor and monitoring solutions.
• Inobeta S.r.l.regularTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner collaborating on Digital Team projects and MENTOR initiative, providing specialized expertise in digital solutions.
• CNR NANO S3 and CNR – STEMScoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch partners in SensIdrogen hydrogen sensor project, contributing advanced nanotechnology and sensor research capabilities.
• CIRI ICT – University of BolognacoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch center partner in DISCOV.ER digital twin project, providing ICT expertise for environmental monitoring systems.
• AIRI – University of Modena and Reggio EmiliacoreTechnology or IntegrationLead partner in IGNITE 5.0 project on intelligent industrial networking, coordinating Asset Administration Shell development.
• Bonfiglioli S.p.A.majorTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial partner in IGNITE 5.0 providing real-world manufacturing environment for testing Asset Administration Shell connectivity solutions.
• T-Consulting SrlregularImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCybersecurity consulting partner for Digital Team and CyberAges projects, providing specialized security expertise.
• SimaticaregularTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner for Digital Team projects contributing specialized digital transformation expertise.
• ENTER Koprivnica d.o.o (Croatia)regularStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner in SCALE SMEs project for creative industries training platform development.
• 36 Member CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium members including Apofruit, Bucci Composites, Curti Costruzioni Meccaniche, Soilmec, Unitec, and others contributing to the company's governance and providing industry connections.
• Emilia-Romagna RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary public funding source and strategic partner, providing PR FESR funding for Digital Team, Romagna Startup Network, and other regional innovation initiatives.
• INOBETA S.R.L.S.regularTechnology or IntegrationPartner in MENTOR project contributing technology expertise for intelligent supervision system development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cefriel: Politecnico di Milano-affiliated innovation and digital transformation centre offering consulting, applied research, and technology transfer. Comparable in its hybrid university-consulting model, IoT/digital focus, and project-based enterprise engagements.
• ART-ER S.cons.p.a. Consortium company of the Emilia-Romagna region promoting innovation, research-to-market transfer, and enterprise digitalisation. Directly comparable to Romagna Tech in mandate, structure (S.cons.p.a.), and customer base of regional SMEs and large enterprises.
• Warrant Hub S.r.l. Italian innovation and funding advisory firm specialising in public incentives (regional, national, EU grants and tax credits). Directly comparable to Romagna Tech's Digital Team offering around funding access, innovation vouchers, and digital transition support.
• Kilometro Rosso S.p.A. Innovation district and technology transfer hub in Bergamo housing companies, research labs, and accelerators. Comparable as an ecosystem operator monetising through innovation services, R&D intermediation, and corporate-startup matchmaking.
• T3LAB S.r.l. Italian accelerator and innovation hub supporting startups and SMEs in digital and deep-tech. Closely comparable to the Romagna Startup Network incubation and acceleration programmes and to Romagna Tech's community-led GTM motion.
• ASTER S.cons.p.a. Regional innovation consortium coordinating Emilia-Romagna's High Technology Network and Industry 4.0 programmes. Highly comparable to Romagna Tech in public-funded innovation intermediation, partner orchestration, and SME digital transition services.

Broad incumbents

• Eurotech S.p.A. Listed Italian IoT and edge-computing hardware company with industrial-grade gateways, sensors, and device management software. Comparable to the SensI product line as an Italian/European IoT vendor, but operating at much larger scale and with broader portfolio.
• Reply S.p.A. Large listed Italian digital transformation and system integration consultancy serving enterprises across Europe. Overlaps with Romagna Tech's digital transformation, IoT, and AI service lines but at significantly greater scale and with proprietary frameworks.
• Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A. Major Italian IT services and digital transformation group offering consulting, system integration, and software platforms. Competes with Romagna Tech for enterprise digital transformation budgets and EU-funded innovation projects, but at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Italian Institute of Technology (IIT): Public research foundation conducting frontier research in robotics, IoT, materials, and AI with industrial translation programmes. Comparable as an Italian technology partner that conducts applied R&D and collaborates with regional innovation consortia on funded projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Romagnatech

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