VeniSIA (Venice Sustainability Innovation Accelerator) is the sustainable innovation ecosystem of Ca' Foscari University Venice, created to develop, test and scale up business ideas and technological solutions to tackle climate change and other environmental, economic and social sustainability challenges.

The Founder and Scientific Director of VeniSIA, Prof. Carlo Bagnoli, Full Professor of Strategy Innovation at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, commented:

“VeniSIA's motto ‘Back to unique origins, into a universal future’ represents our conviction that tradition can be a bridge, rather than an obstacle, to innovation and creativity. Like the Teatro San Cassiano project, we want to have an impact on Venice that offers long-term sustainability also on a global level, to make it the oldest city of the future.

“VeniSIA's decision to participate in the Teatro San Cassiano project was driven by the strong synergy between the two initiatives, which, although focusing on different aspects, converge towards common goals.”

Our CEO and Founder Paul Atkin said:

"VeniSIA, its leadership and goals are nothing short of an inspiration to us all. So, we are very proud and excited to come on board.

"Knowing the project from the beginning, we are aware of the great opportunity that VeniSIA seeks to bring to Venice in terms of both sustainability and technology. Both offer Venice an economically sustainable future.

"For our part, we see the Teatro San Cassiano as a flagship for Venice, to show the world that ambitious projects can offer a sustainable solution for the future of this city, built not only on its famed ingenuity, but also on a cultural legacy that looks to the future as much as to the past. VeniSIA undoubtedly shares this vision."