RoboPitch is designed to foster the growth of new technology transfer projects in the field of robotics.
It targets start-ups and research groups with innovative technological ideas or early-stage inventions in robotics, including Proof-of-Concept developments, aiming to bring them to market through an entrepreneurial project.
Key selection criteria include the originality and creativity of the proposed innovation within the robotics domain.
Selected project ideas will be pitched live to a jury during the I-RIM 3D conference, offering a unique opportunity to engage with an audience of international investors, innovation hubs, universities, and representatives from academia, research, and industry.
A successful pitch must clearly present:
- the problem being addressed,
- the proposed solution,
- the target market, and
- the team behind the project.
Participation Details
- When and where: 17 October 2025 at 17:30, Gazometro Ostiense di Roma, Conferenza I-RIM 3D
- Application period: September 1 – October 10
- Event duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Number of presenting start-ups: 5
- Pitch duration: exactly 5 minutes
- Q&A: A brief Q&A session will follow each presentation, open to the jury and audience
The best pitch will receive an award and will be featured in an additional 20-minute spotlight session, where the project will be explored in greater depth through an on-stage interview.
Why participate?
👥 Jury of investors (RoboIT, Pariter Partners) and corporate robotics experts (Dussmann Italia, PAL Robotics)
🏆 For the first place winner: A live Startup Stress Test on stage and a LinkedIn story by Nicola Mei, a popularizer and instigator of the Italian startup world.
🤝 You’ll be at the number one event in the Italian robotics ecosystem; academic and industry networking is guaranteed.
To Apply
To register for Robopitch, fill out the form at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/119Cxxh4h38Y-4NyQQmFPCROU6FFF4qimFc5mD1e75hI/edit?usp=drivesdk