FinTech Awards Italia 2025 Celebrates Innovation and Excellence in Italian Finance

Villa Marigola in Lerici (SP) hosted the fifth edition of the FinTech Awards Italia, the event that celebrates the excellence of Made in Italy in finance and technology.

An event that, year after year, confirms itself as one of the most authoritative in the national panorama, capable of uniting businesses, institutions, startups, and investors in a single vision: that of an Italy that innovates and competes in global markets.

The FinTech Awards Italia took place under the High Patronage of the European Parliament, the European Commission , the Ministry of Economy and Finance , the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, the National Cybersecurity Agency and the National Agency for Artificial Intelligence .

In addition to authoritative institutional representatives and law enforcement officials, the Hon. Massimo Bitonci, Undersecretary of MIMIT, and the Hon. Marco Osnato, President of the Finance Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, also spoke via video link.

The opening address of the FinTech Awards Italia was entrusted to the Hon. Giulio Centemero , President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, who emphasized the strategic role of fintech as a growth engine for Italian startups and SMEs.

Roundtable: AI, Cybersecurity, and Software at the Center of the Debate

One of the most anticipated moments of the FinTech Awards Italia was the round table discussion, which featured three leading figures in the national technology scene:

Floricel Rugiero, Director of the ENIA AI Risk Department and Cyber ​​Security Officer at ENEL, illustrated the evolving framework of European regulations on Artificial Intelligence, highlighting how governance and regulation are now fundamental tools for the sustainable and safe development of AI.

Admiral Andrea Billet of the National Cybersecurity Agency instead emphasized the growing cyber threat and the urgent need to strengthen public-private collaboration, develop new skills, and build a culture of prevention.

Finally, Pierfrancesco Angeleri, President of AssoSoftware, discussed the evolution of the Italian software market, underlining the strategic role of manufacturing companies in driving digital transformation and the adoption of AI and data-driven solutions.

The discussion offered a genuine glimpse into the future of technological finance, reiterating how the country’s competitiveness depends on the synergy between innovation, security, and training.

Startups, ecosystems and visions at the FinTech Awards Italia

Innovation also featured at FinTech Awards Italia in the session dedicated to startups presented by Le Village by Crédit Agricole, a partner of the event, with the participation of Klear Finance, DEC Energy, Awarland, and Bandit.

“Finance and technology are not just driving sectors, but an ecosystem that unites companies, investors, institutions and research,” recalled Carlotta Caprioli, Head of Senior Country Officer Coordination & Le Village by CA, moderated by Eva Coletto, who presented founders and cutting-edge projects.

The winners: excellence and impact

As per tradition, the highlight was the presentation of the 12 FinTech Awards Italia, recognitions given to the companies that have stood out for their innovative capacity, impact, and vision.

Each of these awards tells a story of vision, research, and entrepreneurial courage: innovative projects that include AI, created to improve people’s lives and making technology more ethical, sustainable, and accessible, thanks to a growing ecosystem of Italian innovators.

Among the winners of the fifth edition of the FinTech Awards Italia

Domyn by Uljan Sharka, for Best Responsible AI Solutions in Europe – awarded by Augusto Vecchi, Founder & CEO of K2 Capital.

EdgeLab SpA, owned by Michele Cocco, for the Best Autonomous Underwater Vehicle with AI technology – Euronext – awarded by Andrea Delfini (Blastness).

Hodli, by Gianluca Sommariva, as Best AI-Powered Crypto Investment Platform – awarded by Matteo Bravi (TTPay).

Agyre, by Andrea Faldella, for the Best Sustainable Ecosystem to Combat Marine Pollution – awarded by Maurizio De Gregorio (Mamacrowd).

A-Tono, by Orazio Granato, for DropPOS/RT, the first POS with an integrated electronic cash register, approved by the Revenue Agency – awarded by Crédit Agricole Italia.

Teleconsys, by Marco Messensi, for ZEUS, the best cybersecurity platform compliant with the NIS2 and DORA directives – awarded by Davide Verdesca (SG Company SB SpA).

Datapizza, by Alessandro Risaro, for the Best GenAI Development Framework for Enterprise Companies – awarded by Floricel Rugiero (ENIA).

Microcredito di Impresa SpA, by Marco Ravaldi, for the Best Microcredit Service to Businesses – awarded by Elisabetta Moscatelli (Centro Studi Gruppo 24 Ore).

ErmesHotels, by Marco D’Amore, was named Best FinTech Payment & Collection Manager for the Hotel Industry by Mario Gerini (Confindustria La Spezia).

Prestatech, by Luca Terragni, for Best Data Analysis and Credit Automation Technology – awarded by Pierfrancesco Angeleri (AssoSoftware).

MYGO, by Davide Caiazzo, for Best LegalTech and Corporate Compliance Solutions – awarded by Thomas Iacchetti (Fleep SpA).

Google Innovation Center Italy, represented by Luciano Tagliaferri, as the First Google Innovation Center in Italy – awarded by Paolo Lutti (Prodomo Servizi).

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