The ELEVATE consortium is pleased to announce the launch of a new seminar series within the course “Innovation Policy and Digital Economy”, part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC). The initiative is carried out within the framework of the ELEVATE Project and is coordinated by Francesco Timpano and Alberto Rigoni.
The seminar series brings together guest speakers from industry and innovation ecosystems to share practical insights on innovation policy, digital transformation and entrepreneurial development. Through these sessions, students are exposed to real-world perspectives and are encouraged to explore how innovation policies and digital technologies shape economic and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Running from March to April 2026, the programme includes several thematic seminars addressing key topics such as innovation ecosystems, startups and digital entrepreneurship, digital value chains, and public policies for innovation.
Seminar highlights
Course: Innovation Policy and Digital Economy
Institution: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Period: March – April 2026
Framework: ELEVATE Project (EIT HEI Initiative)
Bridging academic learning with real-world innovation practices
Main topics addressed
Innovation ecosystems
Startups and digital entrepreneurship
Digital value chains
Public policies for innovation
Guest speakers
- Tommaso Coppola
- Ilaria Massari
- Giovanni Rapacioli
- Alberto F. Costa
- Guido Guidesi
This initiative reflects ELEVATE’s commitment to strengthening innovation capacity within higher education by fostering collaboration between academia, industry and regional ecosystems.
Stay tuned for more updates on ELEVATE learning activities and upcoming seminars.
