As part of Regione Toscana’s R&D 2025 call, 13 projects supported by CSM Toscana made the ranking list: 1 under Call No. 1 “Progetti strategici di ricerca e sviluppo” (Decree No. 17068 of 28/07/2026), and 12 under Call No. 2 “Progetti di ricerca e sviluppo delle MPMI e Midcap” (Decree No. 17069 of 28/07/2026); for a total of 41 beneficiary companies and €9,535,500.00 in approved contributions.
CSM Toscana’s contribution during the design phase led to the approval of the following initiatives:
Call 1 – Strategic research and development projects
- RINNOVA – Decarbonization of agricultural and construction-site activities. An innovative mobile system for on-site biomethane refueling of agricultural vehicles and construction machinery
Lead partner: Metano Toscana Srl
Partners: Centro di Ricerca “Enrico Piaggio”, E-Volt Srl, Generplus Srl, Rescar Srl, University of Pisa – Department of Energy, Systems, Territory and Construction Engineering (DESTEC)
Call 2 – Research and development projects for MSMEs and Midcaps
- TRACE – Responsible and Advanced Traceability and digital product passport for Circularity in the furniture and furnishing accessories sector
Lead partner: Remira Italia Srl
Partners: Artelinea Spa, Marioni Srl, Savio Interiors Srl, University of Florence – DIDA - FLEX3D – FLEXible 3D printed living envelope
Lead partner: Lam Ambiente Srl
Partners: Ceramica Blu Srl, Iridra Srl, Kentstrapper Srl, University of Florence – DIDA - OPTIMISE – Optimization of waste collection via adaptive compactor, route rationalization and consumption minimization
Lead partner: A.M.S. Attrezzature Meccaniche Speciali Spa
Partners: E.D.I Progetti e Sviluppo Srl, Intouch Srl, University of Pisa – DICI - SAFE&SOUND – Design and development of an intelligent digital system for knowledge enhancement, collaborative design and immersive XR training with an AI avatar tutor for students and workers on workplace safety
Lead partner: Mediacross Srl
Partners: Centro Studi Pluriversum Srl, Masoni Consulting Srl, University of Florence – DIDA and DINFO - HEALTHLIFT – HEALTHcare LIFTing support innovative system. New exoskeletal interfaces for patient lifting and load handling in healthcare facilities
Lead partner: Uscita di Sicurezza Srl
Partners: Btr Srl, Heimat Formazione e Sviluppo Società Cooperativa, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna – Institute of Mechanical Intelligence, Solidarietà Cooperativa Sociale, Studio Associato Studio Ambiente, University of Florence – DIDA - AIGEO – Artificial Intelligence in GEOphysical survey
Lead partner: Geostudi Astier Srl
Partners: University of Pisa – DESTEC - OMNIREHAB – Advanced digital system for personalized cognitive-functional and physical rehabilitation, based on artificial intelligence, intelligent avatars and immersive technologies
Lead partner: QuestIT Srl
Partners: Giocolare Società Cooperativa Sociale, Nomos Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS, UP Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS - LOAM – Ecodesign and biofabrication strategies for upholstered furniture products
Lead partner: Sofable Srl
Partners: LMPE Srl SB, Pontlab Srl, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna – Institute of Management, University of Florence – DIDA - CARTESIO – Paper mills and Energy from thermal storage Systems
Lead partner: Marchetti Pro Srl
Partners: S.I.C.E. Srl, Tecnologie per la Riduzione delle Emissioni Engineering Srl, University of Pisa – DESTEC - SCENIA – Research and development of a digital platform based on AI and XR for collaborative design, advanced customization and immersive training in traditional Tuscan manufacturing
Lead partner: Compagnia Italiana del Cristallo Srl
Partners: Immerxive Srl, Inquadro Srl, Wodka Srl, University of Florence – DIDA and DINFO - CARON – Controllable Reactor with Amorphous Core for Voltage Regulation in Medium/Low Voltage Distribution Networks
Lead partner: Newton SST Srl
Partners: University of Pisa – DESTEC - E2WOOD – Innovative timber envelope solutions for nZEB offices
Lead partner: Campaldino Legnami di Vezzosi Srl
Partners: Erre Energie Srl, Smartotum Srl, University of Florence – DIDA