🚀 SMAU | Italy RestartsUp in Paris 2026 - 5th Edition

maiia Nikitenko
Feb 23
1 min read

Following the success of previous editions, the 5th edition of SMAU | Italy RestartsUp in Paris 2026 will take place on April 15, 2026, at Station F (5 parvis Alan Turing, 75013 Paris), in collaboration with ITA - Italian Trade Agency.

The event aims to strengthen collaboration between the Italian and French innovation ecosystems by fostering new partnerships, open innovation projects, and co-innovation initiatives.

🌍 A Bridge Between Italian and French Innovation

Participants will have the opportunity to meet key representatives of the Italian innovation ecosystem, including:

• 40 Italian startups interested in expanding their activities in France

• Innovation teams from leading Italian companies such as Edison, ENI, Iren, Terna, Angelini, Chiesi, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, FNM, Trenord, Lactalis, Agos, Intesa San Paolo, and Unipol

• Italian innovation enablers, institutions, and leading media focused on innovation

The event creates a structured environment for startups, corporates, and ecosystem players to explore collaboration opportunities across sectors.

🧭 Startup Safari — Tailored Innovation Meetings

During the event, organizations can request a Startup Safari, a personalized tour designed to match specific innovation needs with relevant startups. The SMAU team will coordinate one-to-one meetings based on sector, strategic priorities, and areas of interest.