30%
Growth in the next 3 years
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No. 1 open innovation ecosystem worldwide
Deep Tech, Strategic Tech and Green & Social Tech
Europe stands at a defining moment for its future. Technological breakthroughs, geopolitical shifts, and global competition are reshaping the foundations of our economies and societies. In this context, Europe must strengthen its capacity not only to innovate, but also to scale innovation, mobilise talent, and transform ideas into global impact. we are 28DIGITAL and we are here to do just that. And a little more. Check out our strategy 2026-2030 for more.
The four performance indicators to watch for 2026-2030
50-50
Commercial and Public Income balance in the next 3 years
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€250M
Invested in early stage startups
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2,5M
Educating 2,500,000 learners through degrees, professional training, and online courses.
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Innovation fuels the success of our three divisions
Our portfolio companies and ecosystem players
Creating value for all
TALENT. TECH. TRUST.
28DIGITAL integrates Europe's fragmented innovation landscape into a borderless platform where Knowledge, Market, and Investments feed each other to accelerate digital transformation. Our implementation of this EIT Knowledge Triangle concept is steered by an ecosystem management that orchestrates technology domains and target groups using a focused engagement model. This creates a self-reinforcing, virtuous cycle of innovation, providing tangible pathways that transform Europe's structural advantages into competitive outcomes.
How to join Europe’s largest open innnovation ecosystem
We are going global, join the largest open innovation ecosystem, write to our management and key theme leaders under press@28digital.eu, just mention whom you are addressing.
Federico Menna
Chief Executive Officer
Diva Tommei
Chief of Innovation and Investments / Chief Marketing Officer
Jesus Contreras
Chief Operations and Financial Officer
Salvatore Moccia
Chief Education and Skills Officer
Dorottya Csák
Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Reach out to Dorottya if you are a UHNWI or an institutional stakeholder who wants to explore a collaboration.
Annalisa Andaloro
Head of EU Project Portfolio Reach out to Annalisa for consortia building the latest global project opportunities.
Ioan Carpus
Commercial Director Reach out to Ioan if you are a corporate or a university looking to partner with Europe’s digital innovation engine.
Innovation fuels the success of our three Divisions
Knowledge
We will activate universities, RTOs, TTOs, and education partners by educating, upskilling, and reskilling individuals, companies, and institutions across Europe and beyond. We will turn research, expertise, and innovation into new products, ventures, and capabilities ready to meet global challenges. By investing in people and skills, we will equip companies with the talent they need to innovate and grow, ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital transition. Our role is to connect knowledge with market and societal needs, enabling individuals and ideas to move, grow, and thrive in a borderless digital economy.
Innovation fuels the success of our three Divisions
Market
We will connect Europe’s talent, technologies, and trusted innovation culture with real-world demand. By bringing together corporates, SMEs, startups, and governments, we will co-develop solutions that address the world’s biggest digital challenges and accelerate their path to market. Our ambition is to ensure that innovation does not remain in the lab but reaches industry and society with speed, scale, and purpose. We will help companies land, expand, and scale across Europe and globally, opening new pathways for growth. Through cross-border collaboration, we will reduce fragmentation, accelerate adoption, and ensure that businesses can access the talent, partners, and technologies they need to thrive.
Innovation fuels the success of our three Divisions
Investments
We will invest in people, ventures, and ecosystems to unlock the full value of technology for markets and societies. We will channel public and private capital where it creates the greatest impact: deep tech talent, entrepreneurial ventures, and high-performing ecosystems. Our pan-European network positions us to identify and support exceptional entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators, including those in emerging regions, ensuring that excellence and opportunity are not confined to traditional hubs. By helping researchers, RTOs, and universities translate knowledge into global innovation, we will close the gap between science and impact. We will mobilise venture funding, public investment, and strategic partnerships to fuel the growth of startups and scale-ups across Europe and expand their reach into global markets.
