Incubatore Campano

What Incubatore Campano does

Incubatore Campano S.r.l. is an Italian certified business incubator and innovation hub operating under the 'Innovation Hub South Europe' (In.Hu.SE.) brand, headquartered in Caserta with seven additional hub territories across Italy (Naples, Eboli, Benevento, Lioni, Lucca, Rome, Torrazza Coste). Founded in 2012 by Anna Galdieri under Article 25 of Italian Legislative Decree 179/2012, the company provides a three-phase startup support program spanning pre-incubation (6-18 months of business planning and project management), incubation in dedicated workspace modules (30-60 sqm cubes, up to 36 months), and post-incubation services for partnership development and internationalization. Its core technology and infrastructure include coworking facilities, a Fab Lab with 3D printers and CAD/CAM plotters, a mechatronics laboratory, and a patented BLS-3 mobile biotechnology laboratory with a rapid evacuation module for virological safety. The company also operates the GEOsmart Academy, a multi-vertical training platform offering eight specialized academies (Agritech, AI, HR TECH, Mobility Manager, Technology, Geospatial, Blue/Maritime, Mentor) accredited by Regione Campania and validated by Accredia, and a GEOSMART Digital Acceleration Program integrating with ArcGIS, CISCO, IBM, and SAS platforms.

The company monetizes through five primary revenue streams: recurring coworking and office subscriptions (€170-€340 per workstation per month), specialist consulting services for pre-incubation/incubation companies (business planning, funding applications, IP guidance), voucher-funded startup competitions (Call For Start-up 2022 offering 5 vouchers up to €22,000 each), publicly funded training delivery under the GOL (Garanzia di Occupabilità dei Lavoratori) program tied to PNRR recovery funds, and partner-matching access to a Conflavoro PMI network of 83,000 certified SMEs. Customer segments span aspiring entrepreneurs, innovative startups under 36 months old, established SMEs seeking internationalization, workers/job seekers requiring reskilling, and professionals seeking digital transformation training. Regulatory moat is anchored by MIMIT incubator certification, CTT Industry 4.0 accreditation (CTT_I_4.0_044), MUR research entity registration, and four ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001), which together qualify the company to capture public funding flows and credential its services.

The organization is led by CEO and Founder Anna Galdieri, supported by a multidisciplinary team including Director Pasquale Brancaccio, Training lead Felice Masone, Legal lead Francesco Pasquariello, CTT head Domenico Dalia, and specialized leads across Fab Lab, Mechatronics, IoT, and Research functions. Strategic partnerships include GeoSmartCampus (digital acceleration platform partner), Invitalia (national startup ecosystem), InnovUP (Italian innovation network), UniSannio (university partner), CIRA (aerospace research), and ENAP s.a.s. (GOL/PNRR training delivery). The company has not disclosed external funding rounds and operates with a 1-10 reported headcount (likely understated relative to its 8-hub physical footprint), positioning it as a regional innovation intermediary that converts public certification and partnership capital into incubation, training, and consulting revenue across Southern Italy.

Name

Incubatore Campano

Legal name

Incubatore Campano S.R.L.

Website

https://incubatorecampano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Incubatore Campano S.r.l. is an Italian MIMIT-certified business incubator headquartered in Caserta operating 8 hub territories, delivering pre-incubation, incubation, coworking, accredited training, and digital acceleration services to startups, SMEs, and job seekers across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Incubation and Innovation Hub Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

Keywords

• Startup incubation services
• Coworking workspaces
• Digital acceleration programs
• Innovation hub management
• Vocational training academies

Headquarters

HQ city

Caserta

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Incubation Services: Revenue generated from providing physical workspace (offices, coworking spaces, laboratories), pre-incubation, incubation (up to 36 months), and post-incubation services to startups and SMEs. Spaces range from 30-60 sqm cubes to 650 sqm operational modules.
2. Coworking and Facility Rental: Monthly rental of coworking workstations and office spaces at €170-340/month, plus meeting room and conference hall rentals at €150 per session. Includes utilities, cleaning, and basic services.
3. Training and Academy Programs: Revenue from accredited vocational training courses and professional development programs through GEOsmart Academy, including classroom, distance learning (FAD), and blended formats. Organization is accredited by Regione Campania (cod. 03167/07/20) and validated by Accredia.
4. Specialized Assistance Services: Paid consulting services for pre-incubation, incubation, and established companies including business planning, funding applications, export-import support, intellectual property guidance, and partner matching.
5. Voucher Programs and Public Funding: Support services for accessing public vouchers and funding programs such as the Call For Start-up 2022 program offering 5 vouchers of up to €22,000 each, and GOL (Garanzia di Occupabilita dei Lavoratori) training programs funded under PNRR.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Incubatore Campano is a MIMIT-certified startup incubator and innovation hub operating a three-phase incubation program (pre-incubation 6-18 months, incubation up to 36 months, post-incubation with internationalization services) for innovative startups in biotech, bioeconomy, IT, energy, and Manufacturing 4.0 sectors. It provides physical workspace modules, coworking spaces, FAB Lab prototyping facilities, specialist consulting (business plans, funding access, IP), and vocational training through the GEOsmart Academy across 8 hub territories in Italy.

Product overview

Incubatore Campano is an Innovation Hub operating under the 'Innovation Hub South Europe' (In.Hu.S.E.) brand, offering a comprehensive ecosystem for startup development. The core offering consists of a three-phase incubation program (Pre-incubation, Incubation, Post-incubation) providing workspace modules, business support, and internationalization services. The portfolio includes the GEOSMART Digital Acceleration Program for digital transformation, multiple specialized academies (GEOsmart Academy delivering Agritech, AI, HR TECH, Mobility Manager, Technology, Geospatial, Blue, and Mentor academies), startup laboratory facilities for prototyping, coworking spaces, and specialist consulting services. The company partners with Geosmartcampus for the digital campus and acceleration programs, and operates across multiple Hub Territory locations in Campania, with additional sites in Lazio and Lombardy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• In.Hu.S.E. Innovation Hub South Europe brand under which Incubatore Campano operates, serving as a network connecting startups, incubators, and accelerators with integrated digital transformation services.

Products and services

• Incubatore Campano Incubation Program Three-phase startup support program covering pre-incubation (6-18 months of business planning), incubation (up to 36 months with dedicated 30-60 sqm workspace modules), and post-incubation (partnership and internationalization services). Designed for innovative startups established no more than 36 months from application date in biotech, bioeconomy, IT, energy technologies, and Manufacturing 4.0 sectors.
• GEOSMART Digital Acceleration Program Digital transformation acceleration program based on Digital Geography, integrating with ArcGIS and partner platforms (CISCO, IBM, SAS), supporting startups and SMEs in bringing products to market. Quarterly selection cycles (April, August, December) accept up to 3 projects per cycle in sectors including Agriculture, Banking, Health, Tourism, and Mobility.
• GEOsmart Academy Digital and physical campus for human capital valorization delivering accredited vocational training programs for Startups, SMEs, professionals, and job seekers. Validated e-learning platform offers classroom, distance learning (FAD), and blended formats across multiple specialized academies (Agritech, AI, HR TECH, Mobility Manager, Technology, Geospatial, Blue, Mentor). Accredited by Regione Campania (cod. 03167/07/20) and validated by Accredia.
• Coworking Services Open workspace with 8 workstations across two open spaces, meeting rooms (12 seats), conference hall (40 seats), and dedicated offices ranging from 10-30 sqm with utilities included. Pricing from €170/month for open space workstations to €340/month for 30 sqm independent offices, with conference hall rental at €150/session.
• Specialist Assistance Services Paid consulting services including business plan development, credit banking, funding applications, private finance, marketing plans, patent information, export-import support, and partner research. Reserved for companies in pre-incubation, incubation, or those already established at the hub.
• Orientation Services Free services for established businesses covering administrative and legal guidance, public funding access, market opportunities, temporary management, business networks, HR, and intellectual property protection. Available to companies already located at the hub.
• Startup Laboratory (FAB Lab) Prototyping facility equipped with two 3D printers, CAD/CAM plotter, and full-scale testing capabilities (up to 2.50x2.50x2.50m) for biotech, bioeconomy, IT, energy, and manufacturing startups. Part of the mechatronics laboratory within the Caserta hub.
• GOL Program Training Training and employment support program under Italy's PNRR GOL (Garanzia di Occupabilità dei Lavoratori / Workers' Employability Guarantee) scheme, providing vocational training courses across 16 professional sectors to workers aged 18-65 in Campania, in partnership with ENAP s.a.s.

Quantifiable outcome

• Incubation period of 6-18 months for pre-incubation and up to 36 months for full incubation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeoSmartCampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for Digital Acceleration Program and GEOsmart Academy. Provides technology platforms including ArcGIS, CISCO, IBM, SAS integrations. Co-develops innovation hub ecosystem with shared acceleration programs and training initiatives across sectors including agriculture, banking, health, tourism, and mobility.
• Conflavoro PMIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational agreement providing access to certified network of 83,000 SMEs serving as first market for incubated startups. Partnership extends across all Italian regions through CFPT network accreditation.
• InvitaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of Invitalia startup ecosystem for supporting innovative startups and accessing national funding programs.
• Start CoWorkingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Hub Territory at Via Nuova Poggioreale in Naples, providing 500 sqm facility with classrooms, coworking spaces, and 3D laboratory.
• FormainnovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Hub Territory in Lioni (Alta Irpinia) for regional innovation support.
• Fondazione RiccagioiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Hub Territory at Torrazza Coste (PV) for regional innovation support.
• Lanificio DigitalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for second module in Naples, supporting digital transformation and startup incubation.
• MinnovominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Call For Start-up 2022 competition, providing innovation expertise and support.
• NoBrainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Call For Start-up 2022 program, contributing to startup ecosystem development.
• UniSanniocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for Hub Territory in Benevento, providing academic connections and research collaboration.
• CIRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace research center partnership for innovation and technology transfer.
• DatabencminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh technology district partnership for knowledge economy and innovation support.
• InnovUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Italian Innovation & Startup Ecosystem network, connecting with national innovation ecosystem.
• ENAP s.a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for GOL (Garanzia di Occupabilita dei Lavoratori) program under PNRR, providing training courses across 16 professional sectors in Campania.
• Ambiente Mare ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Blue Academy, contributing to maritime innovation and sustainability training programs.
• European Green Deal LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Blue Academy, supporting sustainability and environmental protection training initiatives.
• Murate Idea ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Mentor Academy, providing innovation management training and mentorship development.
• InnextaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent partner for intellectual property protection webinar, in collaboration with UIBM, EUIPO, and MISE.
• UIBMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Patent and Trademark Office, event partner for intellectual property protection initiatives.
• EUIPOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union Intellectual Property Office, event partner for intellectual property protection initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global accelerator network running cohort-based programs for startups. Comparable as a structured accelerator offering mentorship, workspace, and investor connections, though operating globally rather than regionally.
• MIND - Milano Innovation District: Large-scale Italian innovation district combining research, startups, and corporate tenants. Comparable in offering physical workspace plus accelerator/incubation services, though at materially larger scale and focused on life sciences and tech.
• Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) Venture Capital: Italy's national development-financing arm with venture and accelerator activities supporting Italian innovation. Comparable as an Italy-based ecosystem player channeling public funds to startups, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• ITA Airways Startup Hub / ENI Joule: Large Italian corporate-backed accelerator programs targeting energy and industrial innovation. Comparable as Italy-based accelerators with structured cohorts and corporate integration, though backed by much larger corporate parents.
• Polihub (Politecnico di Milano): Italy's largest university-affiliated startup incubator, based at Politecnico di Milano. Comparable as a MIMIT-certified accelerator serving innovative Italian startups with structured programs, though concentrated in Northern Italy rather than Campania.

Regional players

• ComoNExT: Innovation hub and science park in Lombardy operating as a startup accelerator and tech transfer center. Comparable in mission (incubation, training, open innovation) though based in Northern Italy with different industry concentration.

Direct peers

• StartupItalia: Italian startup ecosystem platform with accelerator programs and ecosystem-building activities. Comparable as an Italy-based incubator/network operator targeting innovative startups, with similar regulatory and ecosystem positioning.
• H-FARM: Italian venture platform and incubator/accelerator combining startup acceleration, education, and corporate innovation services. Comparable as a multi-program Italian startup ecosystem player with physical campuses and corporate partnerships, though significantly larger and more internationally focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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