Seven startups fly to Web Summit Vancouver 2025 with Sardegna Ricerche: AI, digital health and cybersecurity take the Sardinian innovation ecosystem global
A global springboard for Sardinian innovation
Sardegna Ricerche is bringing the excellence of Sardinia’s tech ecosystem to the Web Summit Vancouver 2025, one of the most important technology events in the world. From May 27 to 30, seven selected Sardinian startups will showcase their cutting-edge solutions at the Vancouver Convention Centre in front of global investors, tech giants, accelerators, and innovation leaders.
This international mission, part of the Italian delegation coordinated by ICE and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers Sardinian companies the chance to enter global markets, validate their technologies and build strategic partnerships.
A tech ecosystem on display at the Web Summit
The Web Summit will host over 15,000 attendees, including 600 investors and more than 750 startups. Focus areas include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainability, fintech, and e-commerce. Key partners include IBM, Microsoft, Snap Inc., KPMG, and Dell Technologies.
According to Carmen Atzori, Director General of Sardegna Ricerche, “Web Summit Vancouver is more than a trade show: it’s the beating heart of global innovation, and a place where Sardinia can show it has ideas that can change the world”.
Meet the seven Sardinian champions
Active Label – Smart labels for the cold chain
Based in Cagliari, it offers patented, low-cost smart labels to monitor temperature changes without electronics. Ideal for the food, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.
Certy – Cybersecurity powered by AI
Its flagship product, Certy Expert, is an AI agent that simulates cyberattacks to uncover human-error-based vulnerabilities. Designed for non-technical teams, it boosts digital defense and lightens the IT load.
Icarus – AI-driven digital health assistant
Icarus automates appointment scheduling and prescriptions via phone or WhatsApp. It integrates with clinic calendars and systems, improving access and reducing staff workloads.
Lapper (Longwave Studio) – Real-time AI for lap-based sports
This app enhances training for motorcycling, running, swimming and more through AI, GPS, and real-time vocal coaching. Works on iOS, Android, Apple Watch and Wear OS.
Linkalab – AI and open innovation for business
An innovative SME specializing in data governance and AI, offering SaaS solutions like Ovum AI Launchpad, SDG Juicer, and Viralba to help businesses become data-driven.
SeismicGuard (NowTech Solutions) – Earthquake early warning system
Standalone tech that detects seismic activity and triggers protective measures. Aimed at critical infrastructure and industry, it’s already market-ready.
Zephorum – A secure place for your digital legacy
The first platform dedicated to digital inheritance and memory management. Zephorum stores, protects, and passes on your digital content—without passwords, GDPR-compliant and driven by legaltech.
Sardinia as a global innovation player
This Web Summit participation confirms Sardinia’s growing role as a Mediterranean tech hub. Sardegna Ricerche’s mission is clear: not only to support startups in scaling up, but to promote the island as fertile ground for advanced research and disruptive technologies.
Faq
1. What is Web Summit Vancouver?
A top global tech event focused on AI, startups, digital innovation, and investment.
2. What does Sardegna Ricerche do at the event?
They promote Sardinian innovation by selecting and supporting startups to join the summit.
3. Which startups represent Sardinia?
Active Label, Certy, Icarus, Lapper, Linkalab, SeismicGuard, and Zephorum.
4. What does Active Label offer?
Smart temperature-monitoring labels without electronics, ideal for the cold chain.
5. How does Certy work?
It uses AI to simulate cyberattacks and detect vulnerabilities due to human error.
6. What’s Icarus about?
An AI assistant that manages healthcare appointments and prescriptions.
7. Why is Lapper unique?
It delivers real-time coaching through AI and GPS for lap-based sports.
8. What’s Linkalab’s focus?
AI and data tools for businesses focusing on sustainability, innovation and marketing.
9. Who uses SeismicGuard?
Industries and infrastructures that need earthquake early warning systems.
10. What does Zephorum do?
It protects and manages your digital legacy long-term with a privacy-first approach.
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