Italian Motor Valley Immersion Experience
This Italian experience opens doors for STARTedUP Alumni and Indiana Innovation Educator Fellows as they build new global connections to fuel innovative ideas that can be brought back to Indiana.
This once in a lifetime Indiana International Innovation (I-3) experience will provide attendees the opportunity to showcase their innovation and entrepreneurial mindset to top executives as they represent the state of Indiana as an Innovation Ambassador and learn from some of the world’s most innovative and influential companies, universities, and leaders.
Attendee Benefits
Network and tour Italy's most prestigious and innovative auto and motorsports companies (such as Dallara, Pagani, Ducati, and more)
Once-in-a-lifetime travel experience through Italy’s iconic motor valley
Participate in Innovation Challenges and workshops with prestigious Italian students
Become immersed in the Italian culture
Deepen their understanding of a career in motorsports
Meet successful, innovative and global entrepreneurs, such as Mr. Dallara himself
Check out this podcast featuring STARTedUP CEO, Don Wettrick and Dallara CEO, Andrea Pontremoli!
Milan: July 14, 2023
Students and educators travel to Italy and begin their visit in Milan, the second most populous city outside of Rome, the capital of Italy. They will immerse themselves in the culture of the country and begin to prepare for the upcoming experience in the Italian Motor Valley. That evening they will travel to Parma, Italy, where they will be met by Dallara, the immersion trip hosts.
Cultural Experience
Dallara: July 15, 2023
Morning | Discover Dallara’s facilities and educational laboratories by visiting the Dallara Academy, Dallara Factory, and Educational Labs
Site Tour
Afternoon | Students and educators participate in a workshop activity at the Innovation Farm (Composite Materials Lab)
Innovation Challenge
This event brings together some of the most innovative students in Italy and Indiana - challenging them to think outside the box and propose new, creative ideas to the problems proposed by local business partners.
STARTedUP's student and teachers to solve challenges posed by Dallara’s CEO, Andrea Pontremoli.
Andrea Pontremoli
CEO and General Manager
Dallara
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Parma City & Varano: July 16, 2023
Morning & Afternoon | STARTedUP Alumni and educators travel around the city center of Parma, where they explore the historical sites and their surroundings.
Cultural Experience
Evening | Students and educators will travel to Varano, Italy, to immerse themselves in the world of motorsports are they attend the world-renowned Formula SAE Italy Ceremony.
Cultural Experience
Italian Motor Valley: July 17, 2023
Morning | STARTedUP Alumni and educators travel to the Ducati Factory in Bologna to visit the Ducati Motorcycle Physics Laboratories and production plant.
Site Tour
Evening | Students and educators meet with the UniPR Racing Team at the University of Parma.
Innovation Experience
Afternoon | Students and educators meet with MUNER (Motorvehicle University of Emilia-Romagna) in Modena to exchange innovative ideas and learn more about careers in motorsports.
Innovation Experience
Parma Industries: July 18, 2023
Morning | STARTedUP Alumni and educators travel to Davines to hear about their entrepreneurial values. While there, they tour the Davines Village, the European Regenerative Organic Center, the Scientific Garden, and the 40th Anniversary exhibition.
Site Tour
Afternoon | Students and educators participate in a guided tour of Barilla.
Site Tour
Italian Motor Valley & Food Valley: July 19, 2023
Morning | STARTedUP Alumni and educators travel to Pagani Automobili where they have a guided tour of the museum with exposure to Pagani production and are greeted by a Pagani expert.
Site Tour
Afternoon | Students and educators visit the dairy farm and taste where Organic Parmigiano Reggiano is made.
Cultural Experience
Dallara & Food Valley: July 20, 2023
Morning | STARTedUP Alumni and educators visit Galloni Prosciuttificio (production line of Prosciutto di Parma) and enjoy lunch on the terrace.
Site Tour
Afternoon | Students and educators meet with Mr. Dallara, founder and president of Dallara, and Mr. Alessio Grasso, manager of Aerospace and Defense Business Unit.
Innovation Experience
Mr. Giampaolo Dallara
Founder and President
Dallara
Biography
Mr. Alessio Grasso
Manager of Aerospace and Defense Business Unit
Dallara
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STARTedUP International Attendees
Select STARTedUP Alumni and Innovation Educator Fellows applied and were invited to attend a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity through partnering with Dallara - one of the most premier racing manufacturers with a focus on engaging students in the world of motorsports and exposing them to innovative opportunities.
