SMAU: A journey through emerging trends and innovation visionaries |
The SMAU network includes corporates, institutions, and enablers seeking innovation. At the heart of this ecosystem are startups, providing advanced and futuristic solutions ready to be applied across various sectors.
From smart construction site management with AI-powered mobile-first platforms, to advanced topographic and structural surveys using drones, through to digital hubs that simplify onboarding and electronic signatures, high-resolution weather and climate datasets, and phygital platforms that turn physical spaces into digital touchpoints to connect and engage visitors… These are just some of the innovations you’ll discover at SMAU Milano 2025, on November 5th and 6th. It’s just a glimpse of an ecosystem that will bring together more than 180 startups, all driven by the same goal: using technology to make processes and places more connected, efficient and safe, while improving sustainability and quality of life.
SMAU will thus be a unique opportunity to explore emerging trends, discover new tools and technologies, and meet the innovators shaping the future.
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Mela Works is a Mobile-First platform designed to simplify construction site management and enhance collaboration among construction and maintenance teams. Powered by AI-based automation, it speeds up data collection directly from the field, keeps everyone aligned through smart chat, and ensures real-time documentation certified on the blockchain for integrity and compliance. It integrates seamlessly with existing systems such as ERP, GIS, and BIM, adapting to teams of any size. A simple and effective way to work better, without unnecessary complications.
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NETF DRONE specializes in advanced surveys and inspections for the civil, industrial, and energy sectors, using drones and technologies like LiDAR, GPR, and AI. The company offers high-precision topographic mapping, underground utility detection, and structural inspections – even in confined spaces – ensuring operator safety and business continuity. All data is processed into digital models within CAD and BIM environments to support efficient asset management and strategic planning. NETF DRONE serves public and private clients seeking safer, smarter, and fully digital monitoring solutions.
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BIXhub is the new digital services hub from Able Tech, the Italian software house behind ARXivar. This Business Unit develops innovative solutions that are easy to integrate into existing company systems via web APIs, helping businesses digitilize their processes seamlessly. Among its services, BIX-IDE offers a cloud-based digital onboarding solution for remote identity verification, whether for customers, employees, or suppliers. Complementing this is BIX-SIGN, a web-based electronic signature service (simple yet advanced) that enables fast, compliant document and contract signing.
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Hypermeteo is an innovative startup specializing in creating high-resolution meteorological and climatic datasets, certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 25000 standards. These datasets are distributed on high-resolution digital grids (down to 1 km) and can be integrated into decision-making processes via APIs. The company’s mission is to aggregate knowledge and develop value from available data to support organizations in addressing climate change.
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VoiSmart is an innovative SME that designs digital and AI-powered solutions to enhance customer service, internal collaboration, and overall business productivity. The company partners with leading Italian telecom operators and organizations across various sectors – including retail, healthcare, hospitality, and professional services – helping them innovate user interactions and digitalize the omnichannel experience.
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