Zadig

What Zadig does

Zadig srl Società Benefit is a Milan-headquartered scientific communication, publishing, and training company founded in 1993, with a secondary office in Rome. The firm produces independent, evidence-based content and educational programs in medicine, science, health, and the environment for Italian public institutions, healthcare professionals, and citizens. Its core products include the SAEPE and Formars distance-learning platforms (ECM-accredited provider ID 103), the EpiCentro epidemiology portal (managed for the Istituto Superiore di Sanità since 2001), the Scienza in Rete online journal (co-published with Gruppo 2003), and supporting mobile applications such as La Mia Voce (communication assistance for speech-impaired users) and Meno Male.

The company also operates an applied AI portfolio — AIREV (LLM-assisted systematic reviews), AI-CHECK (evaluation of generative AI for ECM training), MetroMed chatbot, and Barometro FISM (LLM-based multiple sclerosis research evaluation) — and leads the Slow AI initiative on responsible generative AI use in medicine with Slow Medicine. Underlying technology combines digital communication platforms, proprietary e-learning/FAD infrastructure, and AI-based tools layered on top of third-party large language models.

Zadig generates revenue through five professional-services streams: institutional communication contracts, ECM-accredited continuing medical education, EU-funded research projects (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, EU4Health), scientific publishing and editorial services, and strategic project design. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, relying on direct institutional engagement, public tenders, and long-term client relationships. Major clients include ISS, AIFA, Ministero della Salute, AGENAS, INAIL, Centro Nazionale Trapianti, Politecnico di Torino, Università del Piemonte Orientale, FISM, and various EU research consortia. The firm is structured as an Italian Società Benefit (benefit corporation) since 2021, with 11–50 employees and a subscribed share capital of €13,868.

Name

Zadig

Legal name

Zadig srl Società Benefit

Website

https://zadig.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zadig is a Milan-based Italian scientific communication and training firm founded in 1993 that produces independent health, medical, and science content plus ECM-accredited distance-learning courses for Italian public institutions, healthcare professionals, and citizens through platforms like SAEPE, EpiCentro, and Scienza in Rete.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Communication: Science and institutional communication services for healthcare organizations, including content creation, digital strategy, event organization, and brand identity
2. Distance Learning (FAD-ECM): Continuing medical education courses delivered through SAEPE and Formars platforms, both ECM (provider ID 103) accredited and non-ECM courses
3. European Research Projects: Funding and contracts from EU research programs including Erasmus+ (EU-MiCare), Horizon Europe, and other collaborative research projects
4. Publishing Services: Editorial services for scientific journals including Scienza in Rete, management of scientific publications and archives
5. Project Design Services: Strategic project design and consultation for health, science, and environmental initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zadig is an Italian scientific communication company that provides evidence-based communication, editorial, training, and project design services for healthcare institutions, government bodies, and research organizations. It operates accredited continuing medical education (ECM) platforms (SAEPE, Formars), publishes the Scienza in Rete scientific journal, manages the EpiCentro public health portal, and develops AI tools for research evaluation and health information verification.

Product overview

Zadig is a scientific communication and training company offering a portfolio of services including communication, publishing, training, innovation, and project design. The core offerings include multiple digital platforms: SAEPE and Formars for distance learning/training; EpiCentro for epidemiology and public health information; Scienza in Rete for scientific journalism; and AI-driven tools like SLOW AI, AIREV, AI-CHECK, and MetroMed for AI applications in healthcare. Additional products include La Mia Voce app for assisted communication, various European research project platforms (EU-MiCare, SHARE-SoHO, IMMEDIATE, SIGHTSoHO), and portals like Farmacovigilanza and Archivio Tempo Medico. The company operates primarily in Italy serving healthcare institutions, professionals, and citizens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scienza in Rete: An online news magazine of scientific and cultural current affairs, edited by Zadig Società Benefit in partnership with Gruppo 2003 per la ricerca scientifica.
• SAEPE
• Formars
• EpiCentro
• La mia Voce

Products and services

• SAEPE Distance learning platform developed by Zadig for delivering independent, quality courses based on case methodology, primarily for healthcare professionals seeking ECM continuing medical education.
• Formars Training platform hosting courses such as 'Vaccinare bimbi e bimbe: una scelta consapevole' for parents and citizens on pediatric vaccination and other public health education topics.
• EpiCentro Epidemiology portal for public health, designed and maintained by Zadig since 2001, providing reliable epidemiological information from specialized journalists for the Istituto Superiore di Sanità.
• Scienza in Rete Online newspaper of scientific and cultural news, edited by Zadig Società Benefit in partnership with Gruppo 2003 per la ricerca scientifica, informing public debate with journalism based on scientific method.
• La Mia Voce Communication assistance mobile app for people who have difficulty speaking due to diseases such as head or neck cancer.
• COSÌsiFA Independent scientific information initiative on medicines for citizens and healthcare professionals, promoted by AIFA and involving approximately 60 public structures across all Italian regions.
• AIREV AI-based system to support systematic reviews by building a literature review process that relies fully or partially on AI, exploring associations between air pollution and health outcomes.
• MetroMed Chatbot using conversational AI to evaluate health information found online, helping users assess the reliability of health-related content.
• SIGHTSoHO Distance learning platform for EU Member States targeting inspectors, evaluators, and supervisors in blood, cells, tissues, and organs sectors, supporting implementation of EU SoHO regulation.
• EU-MiCare European project developing training programs for mental health professionals and field operators focused on the mental health needs of migrants and refugees.
• Barometro FISM Evaluation system measuring impact of multiple sclerosis research funded by FISM through bibliometric indicators, clinical trials, and patents, enhanced with LLM technology.
• SHARE-SoHO European tender supporting EU countries in implementing new EU regulations on substances of human origin, designing training and communication materials.
• IMMEDIATE European research project exploring relationships between diet, gut microbiota, and health, identifying risk and protective factors. Zadig develops apps supporting clinical research.
• Aging Project website Website for promoting active aging, presenting content from the excellence project on healthy aging of the Department of Translational Medicine at Università del Piemonte Orientale.
• Farmacovigilanza portal Portal dedicated to pharmacovigilance, providing information and resources on drug safety.
• Meno Male App Mobile application focused on health-related content for citizens.
• Archivio Tempo Medico Digital archive of the journal Tempo Medico, providing access to historical scientific medical journalism content.
• Progetto Cuore Portal dedicated to cardiovascular health surveillance, developed for the ISS.
• Osservatorio Nazionale Screening National screening observatory portal developed for the Italian public health system.
• Webinar ECM Platform for ECM (continuing medical education) webinars, providing live and recorded accredited training content for healthcare professionals.
• FAD-ECM Distance learning platform for ECM (continuing medical education) credits, delivering accredited training to healthcare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,379+ ECM course participants with 57% completion rate for first 1000 days course
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SIIAM - Società Italiana di Intelligenza Artificiale in MedicinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Expert group collaboration on the Slow AI project, contributing to evaluation of AI systems for medical information accuracy.
• GISED - Gruppo Italiano di Studio per l'Educazione sul DiabetecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Expert group collaboration on the Slow AI project, evaluating AI responses to citizen health questions.
• Istituto Mario NegricoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Expert group collaboration on the Slow AI project, providing research methodology expertise.
• OMCeO Torino - Ordine dei Medici Chirurghi e degli Odontoiatri di TorinocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Expert group collaboration on the Slow AI project, contributing clinical practice perspective.
• Università di FoggiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Expert group collaboration on the Slow AI project.
• European Union (EU4Health Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SIGHTSoHO project: European tender supporting implementation of new EU regulation on substances of human origin. Zadig designs and delivers training and communication materials.
• AIFA - Agenzia Italiana del FarmacocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023COSIsiFA project: AIFA promotes and funds independent scientific information on drugs, with Zadig as active partner for all information and training activities across approximately 60 public structures.
• European Union (Erasmus+ Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022EU-MiCare project: three-year project funded by EU Erasmus+ dedicated to mental health training for professionals working with migrants and refugees. Zadig part of consortium.
• Slow Medicine ETScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration on the Slow AI project to define guidelines for appropriate use of AI in medicine. Zadig launched the idea and collaborated with Slow Medicine to develop a decalogue for citizens and healthcare professionals.
• Gruppo 2003 per la ricerca scientificacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-publisher of Scienza in Rete online scientific journal, shared between Zadig Società Benefit and the research group.
• European Union (Horizon Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMMEDIATE project: European research project exploring relationship between diet, gut microbiota, and health. Zadig develops apps supporting clinical research.
• European Union (Horizon Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHARE-SoHO tender: European project supporting EU countries in implementing new regulation on substances of human origin.
• European UnionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner4e-parent project: EU-supported project on active father involvement in childcare, with Zadig handling communication and training.
• European UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRETURN project: extended partnership for climate change resilience.
• European Union (Horizon 2020)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrchestra project: Connecting European Cohorts to Increase Common and Effective Response to SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic, coordinated by University of Verona.
• European UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifepath project: research on biological mechanisms linking early life conditions to health outcomes.
• European UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsset Science in Society project: research on science-society relationships.
• European UnionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner4e-parentproject: EU-supported project on parenting and gender equality.
• CochraneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on evidence-based medicine and systematic review resources.
• WHO / OMSminorOthersZadig published Italian edition of WHO guidelines on ethics and governance of AI for health.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AboutPharma: Italian B2B publisher focused on pharmaceutical and healthcare news, policy, and market intelligence. Most directly comparable to Zadig in language, audience (Italian healthcare professionals and institutions), and editorial model.
• Quotidiano Sanità: Italy's leading daily online news outlet for healthcare professionals and policymakers. Comparable to Scienza in Rete in producing policy-grade health journalism for the Italian healthcare community.
• Edra (LSWR Group): Italian healthcare publishing and communication group producing medical journals, books, and digital content for clinicians. Closely comparable to Zadig in operating model (Italian medical publishing, professional training content) and target customers.
• Doctor33: Italian medical news portal targeting physicians, with continuing-education and clinical content. Comparable to Zadig's mix of journalism and ECM-relevant training material for Italian clinicians.

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer Health: Major provider of clinical information, decision-support tools (UpToDate), and medical education platforms. Overlaps with Zadig in clinician education and evidence-based content delivery, but as a global incumbent with proprietary software.
• Excerpta Medica (Elsevier): Medical communications agency within Elsevier providing publication planning, CME, and scientific content services to pharma. Comparable in delivering accredited medical education and scientific content, but globally scaled and pharma-led.
• Springer Healthcare: Global medical communications and publishing arm of Springer Nature serving pharma, clinicians, and institutions. Comparable to Zadig in offering medical content, CME, and scientific communication, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Cochrane: International not-for-profit producing systematic reviews in healthcare, with which Zadig already collaborates. Comparable in evidence-based methodology and health communication values, though structurally different as a global volunteer network rather than a services firm.

Regional players

• Science Media Centre (UK): UK-based press office helping scientists and journalists engage on evidence-based science news. Comparable to Zadig's mission of independent scientific communication, though operating in a different national ecosystem.
• Cogora: UK healthcare media and communications group producing clinical content, events, and training for healthcare professionals. Comparable to Zadig in B2B healthcare publishing and professional education, though UK-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@zadigchannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/zadig.it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zadig

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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