About Start Attractor

An agile foundation designed to turn research and innovation into concrete projects.

Start Attractor is a non-profit foundation that brings together academic excellence, industrial experience and territorial institutions to help research, startups and companies move toward real collaborations, new ventures and measurable innovation outcomes.

Our mission Governance
🎓 Academic excellence 🏭 Industrial perspective 🤝 Public-private governance
Start Attractor careers
Mission
Elevate research
Talent
Capital
Innovation
Model
Agile foundation
Academic roots
Industrial links
Territorial impact
Mission & vision

Built to connect excellence with execution

Mission
Attract talent and capital to elevate research to innovation
  • Support high-potential startups and venture projects
  • Help companies navigate technological and organizational change
  • Develop skills for the green and digital transitions
Vision
Ignite innovation that improves people’s lives

We believe innovation matters when it creates better opportunities, stronger organizations and tangible impact for people and territories.

Governance

Structured for trust, transparency and long-term mission

Governance model
Foundation, board and advisory structures

The Foundation is governed by an Assembly of Members, a Board of Directors and an independent statutory auditor, with an Advisory Board providing strategic guidance.

Principles
Mission-driven and compliant
  • Non-profit status with reinvestment in mission activities
  • Public-private governance with clear responsibilities
  • Ethics, compliance and risk-management frameworks
Leadership

Board of Directors

Corrado Priami – President
Corrado Priami
President
University of Pisa
Chiara Galletti – Vice President
Chiara Galletti
Vice President
University of Pisa
Gianluca Perini – Board Member
Gianluca Perini
Board Member
Sofidel SPA
Anna Maria Tentindo – Board Member
Anna Maria Tentindo
Board Member
Todisco Group
Marco Talluri – Observer
Marco Talluri
Observer
Banco Fiorentino