Knowledge for Business Srl

Name

Knowledge for Business Srl

Legal name

Knowledge for Business Srl

Website

https://kforbusiness.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Consulting Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

Keywords

• Innovation consulting
• Technology transfer
• Research funding advisory
• Trade fair organization
• Integrated communication

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: Integrated consulting services for innovation processes, including research project design, partner identification and funding acquisition, and project management and execution
2. Event Organization: Organization and production of Innovation Village, the annual research-to-business trade fair-event, as well as other scientific and technological events
3. Integrated Communication Services: Communication services including integrated communication, graphic design, web design, institutional materials, and annual reports for clients
4. Research and Technology Transfer: Support for R&D and technology transfer programs, including incentive access, internationalization, and business creation services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Knowledge for Business Srl is an integrated innovation services firm that helps enterprises, research institutions, and public sector organizations navigate the full innovation lifecycle—from project design, research partner identification, and funding acquisition through to project management and execution. Core offerings include the annual Innovation Village trade fair-event, the BIOlogic biotechnological laboratory for new biomaterials research, technology transfer advisory, internationalization services (via EEN and CIBIC), business creation support, R&D incentives advisory, and integrated communication services.

Product overview

Knowledge for Business Srl operates as an integrated innovation services company offering a platform of specialized services including integrated communication, event organization (notably the annual Innovation Village flagship fair), technology transfer, internationalization, business creation support, and R&D incentives advisory. The company maintains three core branded offerings: Innovation Village (annual Research to Business fair-event), BIOlogic (technological research laboratory for new bio-based materials), and TecUp (technology transfer network in agrifood and new materials sectors). Additional specialized services include Transizione 4.0/5.0 advisory, technology transfer consulting, and the recently launched Ti-Net network of competencies for enterprise innovation support. The company manages a portfolio of R&D projects including Numater, Live Ink, Vesta, BIOMATRIX, AS3D, Dryads fiber, and SACS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIOlogic: Technological laboratory of Knowledge for Business specializing in research on new materials from biological growth processes, based on the biofoundries model.
• Innovation Village

Products and services

• Innovation Village Annual flagship fair-event that connects enterprises, startups, universities, research centers, public administration, and investors for technology transfer and innovation exchange. Organized with Sviluppo Campania and ENEA – EEN Consorzio Bridg€conomies in collaboration with Regione Campania.
• BIOlogic Laboratory Technological laboratory specialized in researching new materials from biological growth processes, based on the biofoundries model. Recently recognized by MUR among public-private laboratories in the National Research Registry.
• Integrated Communication (Comunicazione Integrata) Integrated communication services for clients, partners, and stakeholders, including graphic design, web design, institutional materials, and annual reports.
• Events (Eventi) Event organization services, predominantly in scientific-technological domains, for clients including research institutions, public bodies, and trade associations.
• Technology Transfer (Trasferimento Tecnologico) Technology transfer services supporting enterprises and entities for the development and management of R&D and innovation programs, including incentive access, internationalization, and business creation services.
• Internationalization (Internazionalizzazione) Internationalization services with strong European component through collaboration with Enterprise Europe Network and China components through the China Italy Business Innovation Centre, supporting cross-border innovation and business partnerships.
• Business Creation (Creazione d'Impresa) Business creation support services for startups and new ventures, including business plan development, market entry strategy, and funding acquisition.
• Incentives Service (Sportello Incentivi) Incentives and funding opportunities advisory service helping businesses access public research and innovation grants, including R&D tax credits.
• Industry 4.0/5.0 Transition (Transizione 4.0 / 5.0) Industry 4.0 and 5.0 transition advisory services, including R&D tax credit assistance and access to innovation incentives.
• Ti-Net Network Network of competencies and technologies to support enterprise innovation, combining scientific specializations and design capabilities to accompany businesses in innovation pathways. Includes partners Tecup, Knowledge for Business, Sharps, New Color Flower, and Federico II university spinoffs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Innovation Village 2025: 3,000+ participants, 300 speakers, 119 partners/exhibitors, 44 events, 450 speed date meetings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ENEAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration on research-enterprise development circuits. Co-organization of Innovation Village and international brokerage events through the Enterprise Europe Network.
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-organization of Innovation Village and international brokerage events for technology transfer and business partnerships.
• Sviluppo CampaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-organization of Innovation Village, the annual research-to-business trade fair-event.
• ASviS - Alleanza Italiana per lo Sviluppo SostenibilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-organization of the annual Innovation Village Award. Knowledge for Business manages graphic design and communication materials for ASviS and the Festival dello Sviluppo Sostenibile since 2018.
• InvitaliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration to activate research-enterprise circuits; promotion of development paths for new businesses in innovative sectors; entrepreneurship orientation activities for youth; collaboration on Innovation Village Award.
• Consorzio BridgEconomies (EEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-organization of Innovation Village and international brokerage events as part of the Enterprise Europe Network.
• CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle RicerchemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration on Innovation Village with CNR Department of Bio-agro-food Sciences. CNR-IREA involved in VESTA project for cultural heritage valorization.
• Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico IIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Development and strengthening of digital competencies and entrepreneurial promotion activities. DIETI department collaboration. Ti-Net network partner with CeSMA technology center.
• China Italy Business Innovation Centre (CIBIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Knowledge for Business serves as Italian manager of the China Italy Business Innovation Centre. Provides international dimension to services through China-Italy innovation and entrepreneurship connections.
• TecUp SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Participated startup specializing in technology transfer in agrifood and new materials sectors using circular economy approaches. Network partner in Ti-Net. Joint organization of Innovation Village.
• Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi VanvitellimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration on Innovation Village and various research projects including beauty biotech and nutraceuticals initiatives.
• Università degli Studi di SalernomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration on Innovation Village and Start Cup Campania competition.
• Università degli Studi di Napoli ParthenopecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Host venue partner for Innovation Village at Villa Doria d'Angri. Collaboration on Innovation Village award programs.
• MedaarchmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013Digital fabrication technologies partner. Co-organization of Maker Fest Campania. Partner in GeneCell project for aerospace biomaterials.
• CRIB - Centro Ricerche Interdipartimentale sui BiomaterialimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Interdepartmental Research Center on Biomaterials at Federico II University. Scientific collaboration on GeneCell project and biotechnology research.
• INAIL CampaniamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-organization of Innovation Village Award and collaboration on workplace safety events.
• Distretto Aerospaziale della Campania (DAC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Aerospace district collaboration on aerospace innovation forums and GeneCell project for biomaterial production in space.
• Federica Web LearningminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Development of distance learning activities and events to promote digital teaching and technological innovation.
• Start Cup CampaniacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2013Promotional partnership supporting the regional business plan competition for innovative university projects.
• Giffoni Innovation HubmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration on innovation events including Summit per lo Sviluppo Italiano and Giffoni for Kids project.
• National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Organization of the sino-Italian biodiversity conference series with Chinese Academy of Sciences. Three-day symposia on biodiversity protection and environmental restoration.
• Chinese Academy of SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Joint organization of sino-Italian biodiversity conferences. Strategic collaboration on biodiversity research and technology sharing.
• Aurora AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Participation in Aurora Alliance network for innovation and research collaboration.
• Associazione InnovUpminorOthers · 1 January 2013Membership in Italian Innovation & Startup Ecosystem association.
• Fondazione Mario DianaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Research-enterprise circuits to strengthen enterprise transition processes toward circular economy and sustainable standards.
• Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per la CampaniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration on educational and school innovation programs.
• ICEINGEmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Preliminary evaluation of research programs and projects. CEINGE-advanced biotechnology center collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• InnovUp: Italian Innovation & Startup Ecosystem association representing the national innovation ecosystem. Comparable to K4B as a connector among startups, corporates, research centers, and policymakers.
• APRE - Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea: Italy's main agency helping enterprises, universities, and research organizations access EU research funding and build partnerships. Directly comparable to K4B's incentives advisory and partner-brokering services.

Broad incumbents

• Lazio Innova: Regional innovation agency for Lazio providing grants, incentives advisory, and innovation services to enterprises. Larger and government-backed, but operates in the same space as K4B for R&D incentive advisory and startup support.
• Fondazione Politecnico di Milano: Milan-based foundation managing technology transfer, fundraising, and industry partnerships for Politecnico di Milano. A larger incumbent in the same technology-transfer and industry-research linkage space as K4B.
• ART-ER (Attrattività Ricerca Territorio): Emilia-Romagna's consortium for innovation, research and technology transfer. Comparable to K4B in its integrated approach to enterprise innovation, technology transfer, and ecosystem development, though at greater scale.

Regional players

• Aster - Società Consortile per l'Innovazione: Emilia-Romagna innovation agency supporting enterprise R&D, technology transfer, and innovation ecosystem. Similar in scope to K4B but focused on the Emilia-Romagna region rather than Campania.

Emerging players

• I3P - Incubatore del Politecnico di Torino: University incubator accelerating innovative startups from Politecnico di Torino. Overlaps with K4B's startup advisory (Creazione d'Impresa) and innovation-partner brokering, though via an academic affiliation model.
• Cariplo Factory: Milan-based innovation hub offering consulting, acceleration, and open innovation programs. Comparable to K4B for its integrated innovation services and ecosystem events, though focused on northern Italy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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