On February 26, the AI for Future Startup Competition final took place in the Plenary Hall of AI Festival, showcasing some of the most innovative AI-driven projects.
The six finalist startups will each have three minutes to pitch their solutions, demonstrating how they are addressing one or more of the 12 Future Challenges identified by WMF. Their goal? To convince the audience and the official jury and secure the prestigious prizes at stake.
The final will be preceded by a roundtable discussion on "Collaboration in the Age of AI," featuring Gianluca Dettori (Tech Alliance), Giorgio Ciron (InnovUp), Massimo Carnelos (MAECI), Vincenzo Di Nicola (CDP Venture Capital), and Massimo Cerofolini (RAI).
Find out below who the winners of the Startup Competition AI for Future 2025 are!
With this victory, Loki secures participation in WMF 2025and access to the World Startup Fest, an exclusive opportunity to engage in events and initiatives that bring together the best of global innovation. This setting provides the perfect platform to connect with founders and investors, fostering business growth, networking, B2B meetings, and increased visibility.
Thanks to this victory, Lit earns a spot at WMF 2025 and the World Startup Fest, an unmissable opportunity to participate in events and initiatives dedicated to global innovation. This dynamic environment allows founders and investors to network, create business opportunities, engage in B2B meetings, and enhance their growth and visibility.
The Startup will have the opportunity to participate in the next international stage of the WMF in Silicon Valley "AI for Future", scheduled for March 18 in San Francisco and come into contact with investors, startups, VCs and Silicon Valley players, increasing its visibility and creating strategic connections with the US ecosystem.
Cooabit has developed an infrastructure that enables the use of AI Agents to support financial institutions and credit professionals. Their solution automates the collection and enrichment of data from documents and internal/external information flows, allowing for better qualification, prioritization, and evaluation of potential credit clients.
Keplera is a legal-tech startup that develops LexHero, an AI-powered software for legal document management and automation. LexHero leverages artificial intelligence to draft, analyze, and optimize contracts and legal documents, streamlining workflows for SMEs and corporations.
Helios Domotics is an innovative startup that has developed Lit, a plug & play solution powered by AI and Machine Learning to monitor and optimize energy consumption. Lit enables both businesses and individuals to reduce energy costs and lower CO₂ emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future.
LOKI is an innovative startup, founded in December 2023, that is revolutionizing road monitoring and urban accessibility using advanced AI technologies, high-precision sensors, high-resolution cameras, and GNSS for precise satellite positioning.
Owlise is a Responsible Business AI platform that transforms AI adoption for companies of all sizes and industries. With its multi-LLM and multi-Agent architecture, Owlise provides secure, scalable solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing business systems.
Weagle is the first security-focused search engine, a cybersecurity and AI company dedicated to protecting sensitive data and employee information within large enterprises.
Future of Cities & Communities
Future of Health
Future of Work
Future of Culture & Travel
Future of Food & Agriculture
Future of Learning & Education
Future of Retail & Customer Experience
Future of Marketing
Future of Media & Entertainment
Future of Sports & Events
Future of Finance & Insurance
Future of Life On Planet Earth
Additionally, startups can specify their alignment with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria and highlight the impact of their innovative project on one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the ONU 2030 Agenda.
