Our evolution: from idea to leading Competence Center
Discover how MADE4.0 has grown over time, structuring itself to support companies in innovation and digital transformation.
MADE4.0 in numbers
+35.500
Visitors
+17.000
Companies met
+460
Realized projects
+300
Involved companies
+415
Courses
+4.900
Trained people
+1.700
Trained companies
+550
Events held
The stages of our growth
Relive our history through the most significant milestones
2019
Foundation
MADE4.0 was established as a national Competence Center to support the digital and sustainable transformation of Italian companies.
2020
First project accomplished
We carried out our first technology transfer project, giving shape to our commitment to supporting companies in a complex and evolving context.
2021
Public Opening
We opened our doors with a launch event that marks the beginning of an open dialogue with businesses, institutions, and citizens.
2021
MADE4Europe
We opened up to Europe, participating in international projects and promoting the exchange of skills and knowledge.
2022
First 100 projects
We reached the milestone of 100 completed projects, confirming the trust placed in us by businesses and our ability to generate tangible impact.
2023
Internalization of MADE
We took our model beyond national borders, contributing to the development of new industrial ecosystems through strategic alliances.
2023
First 200 courses
We delivered over 200 courses to companies, supporting them in reskilling and in the dual digital and sustainable transition.
2024
MADE coordinates M.I.A. Lombardia
We started coordinating M.I.A. Lombardia and EDIH Lombardo, strengthening our role in the regional innovation ecosystem.
2024
Digital Community launch
We created a digital community to promote connections, discussion, and shared growth among companies, experts, and professionals.
2025
MADE evolves into a Cultural Center
We are evolving from a Competence Center to a Cultural Center, with the aim of spreading industrial culture, vision, and inspiration throughout the Italian manufacturing sector.
2025
Focus on Artificial Intelligence
We have focused our strategic plan on AI, helping companies move toward informed and competitive adoption of emerging technologies.
Our offering
Discover our innovative solutions for the future of your business.
These results are the outcome of consistent collective efforts, allowing us to strengthen our role as multipliers of opportunities for Italian businesses. We are proud of the progress achieved, but we are not stopping here. We look determinedly towards the future, aware that digitalization and sustainability are key to building a competitive and resilient industrial ecosystem.”
Marco Taisch
President
Let’s collaborate to grow together
Join our network to innovate and transform the future of industry.
Our partners55
Academic and industrial partners
We collaborate with academic and industrial partners to develop innovative solutions in various technological and manufacturing sectors.
50
Industrial partners
Companies that support with their industrial expertise, providing advanced skills and practical solutions in production processes.
4
Academic partners
Universities, including the Politecnico di Milano (founding partner), the University of Bergamo, the University of Brescia, and the University of Pavia, which provide advanced expertise.
1
Public body
INAIL (National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work), specialising in occupational health and safety issues.
+35
Employees
MADE employees, who use their skills to constantly innovate, update, and keep our company competitive.