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The Board of Experts dedicated to Digital business projects has met on June 26th to evaluate the 11 finalists. 

The board, made up of senior executives and key opinion leaders, saw the participation of:

• Ivan Auriemma, Head of M&A and Business Development, Datalogic
• Claudio Brandolino, Chief M&A & Transformation Project Officer, Lutech
• Massimo Dell'Acqua, Managing Director, Legami
• Giulia Di Giovanni, Group Head of Innovation, Poste Italiane
• Paola Marzario, Presidente, BrandOn Group
• Enrico Mercadante, Director Architectures Sales & Innovation Southern Europe, Cisco
• Tullio Pirovano, Ceo, Lutech
• Roberto Privitera, Head of Product Lab, Aruba
• Davide Stefanelli, Presidente, VEM SISTEMI

Equixly has won the first prize, being classified as the best of the 11 startups presented. Equixly is an Italian startup that enables scalable API security testing through AI. The SaaS platform integrates into software development, identifying API vulnerabilities using machine learning algorithms trained on a vast database of logical and technical vulnerabilities. The startup will receive a 10.000 € grant.

Runner-up is Matchplat, whose platform supports every business searching other companies in line with its goals, worldwide, by combining a database of over 450 million companies in 196 countries with AI algorithms to analyze their web contents in real time.

Third position goes to Aryel, an AdTech startup that enables agencies and brands to create, distribute, and optimize Augmented Reality advertising campaigns, while simultaneously collecting data through AI, such as audience emotional states and facial characteristics.

Finally, a Special Mention goes to Symboolic. Founded in 2022, Symboolic welcomes 10 years of experience in the world of Deep Learning and research. It stands out in the AI market with "Persona," a generative platform that adapts to customers' needs and protects their data sovereignty.

All other companies entering UniCredit Start Lab business platforms are: 

Cylock 

CyLock has developed EVA, a software that, with 1 click, identifies vulnerabilities on every corporate network, IT system and web app, preventing hacker attacks. CyLock through AI and EVA Chatbot allows anyone to fix vulnerabilities with 90% time savings.

Kebula 

Kebula, an Italian startup from the University of Salerno, was founded in September 2020. It leverages on data science, AI, and advanced analytics to create high-tech solutions for media, telecom, aerospace, and energy industries.

Keyless

Keyless is a leader in privacy-preserving biometrics authentication, protecting financial institutions, governments, and enterprises. ISO27001, FIDO Biometrics, and FIDO2 certified, its patented Zero-Knowledge Biometrics technology ensures security without storing biometric data.

Muscope

Muscope|Risk is a cybersecurity platform that assesses business and supply chain risk, providing a numerical indicator and economic quantification from the perspective of a cybercriminal. 

NCoreHR

nCore HR is a cloud-based Recruiting Automation Software designed to streamline recruitment by automating repetitive tasks, allowing professionals to focus on value-added activities. It offers remote screening, AI support, and easy job posting across multiple platforms. The tool enhances the user experience for recruiters, managers, candidates, and external agencies. Available in multiple languages, it aims to save time and costs in finding the best candidates.

Qaplà

Qapla' is the service solution that simplifies eCommerce shipping management, enhancing the delivery experience. It allows companies to monitor all couriers on one platform and send precise and real-time information with personalized tracking messages.

VADO

VADO allows retailers to deliver products from vending machines to consumers 24/7 in less than 30 minutes. Thanks to automated order management, VADO connects vending machines/lockers to most Delivery apps.