A Technological Pole for the South: The Case of the BIC of Città della Scienza (Futuri)

Summary

• The Business Innovation Center (BIC) opened in 2003 as a space of 4000 square meters articulated in 35 modules dedicated to innovative business ventures.p.1
• Companies incubated within the Polo Tecnologico demonstrate a high survival rate of around 90%.p.1
• Resident companies generate an annual turnover of about €15 million, marking an increase of +53% compared to 2010.p.2
• The incubator's companies employ approximately 200 people and have filed and registered 20 patents.p.2
• More than half of the firms in the technology pole operate in solid foreign markets spanning over 30 countries.p.2
• The Smart Incubator call selected 6 start-ups out of around 100 applicants, with 70% of applications submitted by under-35 candidates.p.2

Key insights

1. The BIC was created to help convert the industrial district of Bagnoli into an advanced service and tech ecosystem.p.1
2. The business incubator maintains a high post-incubation survival rate of around 90%.p.1
3. Companies in the Polo Tecnologico generate roughly €15 million in annual turnover, up +53% relative to 2010.p.2
4. The technology pole supports about 200 job positions across its tenant businesses.p.2
5. Innovation output is reflected in 20 registered patents from the participating companies.p.2
6. Internationalization is strong, with over half of the companies active across more than 30 foreign countries.p.2
7. The Smart Incubator call attracted around 100 applicants, 70% of whom were under 35 years old.p.2