On Monday 2 March 2026 at 11:00 AM, the GeneRNAtion Awards will take place at the Intesa Sanpaolo Event Space – Gioia 22 Tower in Milan.

Sponsored by the National Center for RNA & Gene Therapy and the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, the GeneRNAtion Awards event represents a tangible example of support and recognition for startups distinguished by their development of innovative solutions for personalized care.

During the event, the projects and startups that have successfully passed the selection process will be formally recognized.

The program will open with institutional remarks, followed by presentations from each of the eleven finalists, who will showcase their innovative solutions and outline their potential impact within the biotech sector.

The programme also features a roundtable discussion on the future of the Italian biotech ecosystem in the post-NRRP landscape, offering insights into the evolving dynamics of technology transfer and collaboration between public and private stakeholders. The discussion will bring together representatives from research, government, venture capital, and industry.

The event will conclude with the official award ceremony, recognizing eight winning startups and three GeneRNAtion Challenge projects.

Download the GeneRNAtion Awards Program and add the event to your calendar.