The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with ANFIA (Italian Association of the Automotive Industry) and Autopromotec / AICA (Italian Garage Equipment Manufacturers Association), proudly announces Italy’s dynamic presence at the 2025 AAPEX Show. Representing the heart of Italian excellence in automotive components and garage equipment, the delegation highlights the nation’s ongoing role as a global benchmark in technology, quality, and performance. Visitors can explore the Italian Pavilion at Booth A1061 (Level 2) in the International section, where eight Italian companies will showcase their latest technologies: • DETA Batteries • Errecom • FIAMM • Lopigom • M.E.A.T. & D.O.RI.A. • Metelli – GRAF • Osvat • Vantage Cast Europe | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency, via its Machines Italia project promotes Italian industrial technology and innovation in partnership with fifteen Italian Machinery-Manufacturing Associations Representing Over 10,000+ Companies,ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency, via its Machines Italia project promotes Italian industrial technology and innovation in partnership with fifteen Italian Machinery-Manufacturing Associations Representing Over 10,000+ Companies | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy, through “Invest in Italy”, a project operated with Invitalia. With a motivated and modern organization and a global network of 79 offices in 65 countries, 5 of which are in the USA (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Huston and Miami) ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion, and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses in the industrial, consumer goods, and services sectors. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. Every year, ITA worldwide offices carry out hundreds of promotional projects and provide personalized services and assistance to thousands of Italian companies. The Italian Trade Agency also assists and supports foreign companies that want to establish or expand business and trade relations with Italian companies or invest in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency collaborates with Italian Regions, Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Trade Associations, and other public and private organizations. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy, through “Invest in Italy”, a project operated with Invitalia. With a motivated and modern organization and a global network of 87 offices in 74 countries, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses in the industrial, consumer goods and services sectors. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. Every year, ITA worldwide offices carry outhundreds of promotional projects and provide personalized services and assistance to thousands of Italian companies. The Italian Trade Agency also assists and supports foreign companies that want to establish or expand business and trade relations with Italian companies or to invest in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency collaborates with Italian Regions, Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Trade Associations and other public and private organizations. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Government entity supporting the internationalization of Italian enterprises and promoting foreign investment in Italy. Through a global network and advanced communication tools, it provides strategic assistance to SMEs, enhancing the prestige of Made in Italy worldwide. | The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) – the Italian Government Agency supporting Italian companies’ business development abroad and the attraction of foreign investment in Italy, provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training services. The Agency reaches out to thousands of US companies and other organizations every year, and the Chicago Office is part of a five office network within the US, supporting many of Italy’s manufacturing machinery sectors, including packaging.Italy is undeniably a world leader of packaging technologies and a hub for innovation, with Italian packaging machinery and materials suppliers offering a wide range of advanced solutions.Italian companies offer some of the most versatile and technologically advanced machines on the market, including customized solutions, providing customers with a unique competitive edge.The Italy pavilion at booth LU-8538 at Pack Expo 2024 will include these leading 18 Italian packaging suppliers.Come see us and explore how Italy can help you expand and move your business forward.ALIMEC SrlMINIPAN SrlBOTTA ECOPACKAGING SrlCROCCO SpADIPRAN ECOPACK SpAGHEZZI & ANNONI SrlGORRERI SrlIMETA SrlITP – INDUSTRIA TERMOPLASTICA PAVESE SpAL.M. SpAPACKINT Chocolate Machines SrlRICCIARELLI SpATECHNOWRAPP SrlTECNO POOL SpATECNOVAP SrlTORQ PACKAGING SrlUNIFILL | The ITA â Italian Trade Agency is an Italian government marketing agency that bridges Italian businesses with international markets and promotes the excellence of the “Made in Italy” brand globally.Italian Packaging OEMs are transforming North American industry challenges into cutting-edge, customized solutions.When you buy Italian equipment you’re entering into a partnership with the world’s most highly skilled engineers and manufacturers. The result is a smarter approach which combines sophisticated technology, flexible and customized solutions, and competitive pricing.Visit the ITALIA Pavilion at SU-32069 and explore how we can help expand and move your business forward with these industry leaders: Agripak, Bellini & Meda, CTI, Foodtech, Ecopack, Erre Enne, Europool, FMT, Innova, IPI, Itatools, Opto Engineering, Packint Chocolate Machines, Pasta Technologies Group, Ricciarelli, Technowrapp, Tecnopool, TMG Impianti, Zanasi, Zancaner. | The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), established in 1906, bridges Italian businesses with international markets. Our Houston office exemplifies this mission by focusing on and overseeing economic and business development activities across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. We specialize in the following sectors: – Aerospace & Aviation – Agricultural Machinery – Construction Machinery – Glasswork Machinery – Jewelry – Leather Machinery – Oil & Gas Equipment and Machinery – Textile Machinery – Woodworking Machinery For more information about our organization or to connect with any of the Italian companies we represent, please get in touch with us at: houston@ice.it +1 281-888-4288 https://itahouston.com/ | The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), ANFIA – the Italian Association of the Automotive Industry – and AICA, the Italian Garage Equipment Manufacturers Association, are proudly featured here. ITA is the government body driving the global expansion of Italian companies and attracting foreign investment into Italy, operating through a vast network of offices tied to embassies and consulates worldwide. ANFIA has championed Italy’s automotive sector for over a century, representing its members’ interests across technical, economic, and policy domains. AICA serves as the voice of Italy’s renowned garage equipment manufacturers, advocating nationally and internationally for innovation and excellence in the industry. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. Come visit us at the Italian Pavilion (booth 627) to see the latest in EV technology from the following technologies PODIUM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES,TECNA, MEVIS S.p.A., SPEA S.p.A., 2A S.p.A., SED srl, XEPICS, LOPIGOM S.p.A.
IPTalons, Inc.
IPTalons, Inc. is a managed research security services provider that designs, implements, and manages research security and compliance programs for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies and research organizations worldwide. We provide advisory and managed services to research-driven organizations of all sizes to protect research assets, including trade secrets, from misuse, loss, theft, and misappropriation. We assist clients implement researcher and staff training solutions to provide personnel from foreign influence and other advance personnel threats. We also assist in compliance investigations and internal inquiries related to allegations of trade secret theft and other compliance concerns. | IPTalons is a managed research security service provider that designs, implements, and manages trade secret protection programs. Our expertise in foreign influence, competitor, and insider risk mitigation allows our clients to protect their researchers and early discovery pipelines. We conduct specific risk assessments to identify where you have vulnerabilities and what how to reduce the risk of intellectual property misuse, accidental loss, theft, or misappropriation. | IPTalons safeguards intellectual property and research pipelines by detecting and responding to insider threats and external foreign influence groups targeting your researchers and projects. We provide managed research pipeline security services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies, including risk assessments, supply chain due diligence, training and awareness programs, research security procedures, and technical control programs. If you are worried about an insider threat risk or managing your R&D pipeline security, we can help. We have experience assisting biotech and pharmaceutical companies, research universities, and government agencies with: > Insider risk management > Researcher security training > M&A due diligence > External Partner security assessments > IP and research trade secrets risk assessments > SBIR, STTR, and other government research grant security evaluations > CMMC compliance consulting and services
iPark Institute Co., Ltd.
Shonan Health Innovation Park (Shonan iPark) is Japan’s firstpharmaceutical-initiated science park, established in April 2018 when Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Takeda) opened its then in-house research center to outside organizations. It aims to become a place where industry, government, and academia from a wide range of industries and sizes can come together to accelerate health innovation. Shonan iPark is currently home to about 190 companies and more than 2,500 people (as of February, 2025) from not only pharmaceutical companies but also next-generation medicine, cell agriculture, AI, government, and other fields, forming an ecosystem.
INVEST IN TRENTINO
Invest in Trentino is a project launched by the Autonomous Province of Trento and managed by Trentino Sviluppo, the provincial agency established in 1986 to encourage and support the sustainable development of the territory by helping companies interested in locating in Trentino with business location, consulting and support services. Invest In Trentino brings together a network of professionals working in synergy and bringing together different experiences and skills, aiming to enhanced innovation and research institutions in Trentino by creating business opportunities capable of attracting national and international companies and startups interested in the advantages of the Trentino System. Trentino has launched the development of a new thematic Technology Hub dedicated to Life Sciences, with the goal of attracting startups, companies, and specialized professionals. A 30,000-square-meter space focused on omics sciences and personalized medicine. The Hub will be equipped to support the establishment of research centers, shared workspaces, dedicated laboratories, and experimental facilities, as well as pharmaceutical companies. The project stems from the ambition to merge the existing expertise in the biological field (cellular and molecular biology, systems biology, and synthetic biology) with that in chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, and engineering—bringing together the capabilities of the two main research institutions, CIBIO and the Bruno Kessler Foundation, with those of the business sector.
Instituto de Terapia Celular
ITC CDMO is Latin America’s premier Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, positioned at the forefront of the regenerative medicine industry. With over 16 years of expertise in pioneering stem cell-based treatments and exosome therapeutics, we deliver innovative, high-quality solutions, bridging groundbreaking research to commercial success. Our comprehensive business-to-business (B2B) services cater specifically to biotechnology companies, research institutions, and healthcare providers, covering every phase from early-stage research and process development to commercial manufacturing. We ensure precision, compliance, and technological excellence at every step. Our state-of-the-art facilities feature ISO 5-classified cleanroom environments, specialized cell-processing capabilities, and advanced exosome purification technologies. We employ strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), exclusively utilizing GMP-grade reagents, ensuring product integrity, safety, and efficacy. Through our extensive network of licensed regenerative medicine hospitals, we facilitate rapid clinical adoption and streamline product commercialization, significantly reducing your time-to-market. Our dedicated pilot laboratories support smooth transitions from laboratory-scale to full-scale manufacturing, minimizing risks and optimizing scalability. At ITC CDMO, we prioritize strategic partnerships built on collaboration, transparency, and mutual success. Our multidisciplinary expert teams—comprising scientists, engineers, and regulatory specialists—work closely with partners to navigate complex development processes effectively. Committed to continuous innovation, we invest in ongoing R&D collaborations, ensuring access to cutting-edge technologies. Our ethical and sustainable practices further enhance our commitment to responsible innovation. Partner with ITC CDMO at global biotechnology events like BIO International Convention to accelerate your therapeutic innovations and achieve market leadership in regenerative medicine. Choose ITC CDMO—your strategic partner for success, compliance, and unmatched quality.
INSTITUT CURIE
The Institut Curie, France’s leading cancer center, brings together a research center of international renown and a state-of-the-art hospital complex that treats all types of cancer, including the rarest. Founded in 1909 by Marie Curie, the Institut Curie brings together nearly 4,000 researchers, physicians, and healthcare professionals across three sites (Paris, Saint-Cloud, and Orsay) around its three core missions: care, research, and education. As a foundation recognized as being of public interest and authorized to receive donations and bequests, the Institut Curie is able, thanks to the support of its donors, to accelerate discoveries and thereby improve treatments and patients’ quality of life. | The Curie Institute is France’s leading center for cancer research and treatment. Founded in 1921 by Marie Curie, it brings together a world-renowned research center and a state-of-the-art hospital group that treats all types of cancer, including the rarest forms. Spread across three sites (Paris, Saint-Cloud, and Orsay) the Institute unites 3,800 professionals, including researchers, physicians, and healthcare staff, around its three core missions: research, care, and knowledge sharing.
Innovations- und Gruenderzentrum Wuerzburg
The Innovation and Start-up Center (IGZ) close to the Julius-Maximilians-University in Wuerzburg (Germany) offers lab and office space for start-ups in the life sciences. It has developed a comprehensive program for promoting start-up activities in the region.
Innovation Works
Innovation Works is one of the most active seed stage investors in Pennsylvania. We an accelerator program in collaboration with Highmark Health, have seed and Series A funds. We invest in all verticals but require presence in PA. | Innovation Works is the largest pre-seed, seed and Series A investor in southwest Pennsylvania. Through our accelerator program and direct investments, we support regional life science startups across therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices and digital health sectors.
IKP Knowledge Park
IKP Knowledge Park is a Research Park and Incubator in Genome Valley, Hyderabad and Bangalore, India, with the mission to advance deepteching and co-create solutions for tomorrow in health and plant systems. We provide land, lab space, technology, incubation and advisory services and seed stage funding to innovative companies in biopharma, medtech, agri-food biotech and sustainability. Our innovation ecosystem spreads across India with over 1400 innovations supported in 80 cities and towns in the country. This includes innovation projects, startups, SMEs and large companies from India as well as multinational companies from USA, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Israel. We are at BIO to discuss opportunities for * Tech transfer from our portfolio of some amazing innovations * Your footprint in India in our 200-acre campus in Genome Valley alongside marquee resident companies * Collaboration and partnerships for IKP ONE PRIZE on Global Grand Challenges in One Health, Biodiversity & Conservation, Future of Food * Open conversations around new age innovation ecosystems, biotech leadership for hard problems, emerging tech, cross-border collaboration | IKP’s 200-acre Science Park campus, located in Hyderabad’s Genome Valley, is a vibrant hub of global MNCs from nine countries, corporations, and start-ups. Established in 1999 as India’s first Life Science Park, IKP initially provided essential infrastructure services. Today, it is a leading Life Science Park and Incubator, advancing business-driven R&D and nurturing innovation in India’s science and technology landscape. Our vision is to build a knowledge economy through research and innovation outcomes, stimulating economic, social, technological, and ecological development in the region and country. Our mission is to advance deepteching and co-create solutions for tomorrow in health and plant systems. In the last 25 years, we have supported over 1,800 companies and innovations across 120 cities and towns, with facilities spanning eight cities and 400,000 square feet. We have assisted over 12,000 innovators, creating over 14,000 direct and 56,000 indirect jobs. Today, we are a go-to Science Park and Incubator, offering infrastructure, incubation and innovation services, including technology transfer, and regulatory support across sectors such as life sciences, biotech, agritech, digital health, medical devices, energy, climate change, engineering, One Health, and more. Our commitment to the evolving needs of the innovation ecosystem is strengthened by our adaptability and vision. As a non-profit, we prioritize long-term value and impact with a triple-bottom-line approach, focusing on the planet’s well-being. We spearhead initiatives driving positive change and innovation for a brighter future. Join us in redefining the potential of science and technology-based solutions to shape a better tomorrow.
Hsinchu Science Park Bureau, National Science and Technology Council
Crucial Role in the World First Choice of Global IC Manufacturing Cluster-The Hsinchu Science Park is reckoned as global top-leading IC industry supply chain in upstream, midstream, and downstream offering cross-domain industry solutions in diversified high-tech sectors, e.g. 5G AI, IoT, etc., acting as a brilliant cradle for new ventures via brilliant ICT manufacturing technologies. The largest IC foundry provider TSMC. The 2nd-largest mobile phone chipset maker and the 3rd-largest IC designer MediaTek.