Innovation Hills: the platform that helped EFLYKE take off
The journey of EFLYKE, the innovative and entirely Made in Italy single-seater eVTOL, was strongly influenced by the crucial support offered by the incubator Innovation Hillscreated by Marmoinox in Canelli. This unique space transformed EFLYKE's visionary idea into a concrete reality, offering strategic resources for its technological development, prototyping and launch into the competitive eVTOL market.
An ecosystem of innovation
Innovation Hills is part of the industrial district of Canelli, known as the 'Silicon Valley of oenomechanics' for its density of expertise in packaging and advanced industrial technologies. The incubator benefits from the historical experience of Marmoinox, a leader in stainless steel processing for industrial applications and automation. This technological base has enabled Innovation Hills to offer rapid prototyping tools, access to engineering know-how and operational support for high-tech projects such as EFLYKE
A versatile environment for start-ups
Innovation Hills is characterised by modern, shared workspaces designed to stimulate collaboration and creativity. It includes:
- Prototyping workshops with advanced technologies to test and refine designs.
- Training spaces able to accommodate up to 100 participants for technical and managerial courses, which are essential for the transfer of skills and the upgrading of hosted start-ups
- Strategic Networkingwith privileged access to industry leaders in the Canelli area and connections to the global industrial world.
This ecosystem guaranteed EFLYKE not only infrastructural support but also a direct connection to suppliers, technicians and strategic partners.
From prototype to commercialisation
EFLYKE took advantage of the highly specialised environment of Innovation Hills to overcome technical and operational challenges common to technology start-ups, including the design of a safe, high-performance and market-friendly aeronautical vehicle. Specifically:
- Rapid prototypingAccess to advanced cutting and modelling technologies accelerated the creation of the first working prototype.
- Continuing Education: courses on emerging technologies and methodologies such as Lean Production have optimised production processes
- Scalability supportInnovation Hills offered strategic advice to prepare EFLYKE for access to funding, such as the Equity Crowdfunding which is currently supporting its growth.
A common vision for the future
The success of EFLYKE is a prime example of how Innovation Hills has positioned itself as a reference point for Italian technology start-ups. The incubator's ability to combine technical expertise with a business vision has made possible the dream of transforming personal flight into an accessible and revolutionary experience.
With the global eVTOL market expected to grow to $23.4 billion by 2030, the alliance between EFLYKE and Innovation Hills demonstrates how a well-structured incubation environment can transform a start-up into a competitive player on a global scale.
Innovation Hills is not just a physical space but a true innovation accelerator. Through a combination of advanced resources, networking and training support, it provided EFLYKE with the necessary tools to face and overcome the challenges of a rapidly changing market. This type of collaboration represents a replicable success model for the future of Italian technology start-ups.