(ANSA) - Milan, November 12 - Three Sicilian innovators won
the 100,000-euros prize as well as networking opportunities in
the first Edison Start award, the company announced on
Wednesday.
Following an 11-month program which included project
proposals, social media and networking, Edison announced three
winners for its inaugural Edison Start award for the most
innovative ideas in energy, social development and smart
communities that commemorate the energy company's 130th
anniversary.
"Thanks to Edison Start, we could see and touch the
innovation that Italy is able to express", Edison CEO Bruno
Lescoeur said.
The winning projects included a train made of plastic and
recycled tires that produces energy for movement, a monitoring
software for free parking, and an ethical tourism program housed
a building confiscated from the Mafia.
All three winners came from Sicily and were selected from a
pool of 841 ideas presented by creative developers representing
every region.
Winners were also connected with a support network from
from a team of managers and professionals from Edison, Bocconi
University, Milano Politecnico and Assolombarda.
Edison Start Award competition will launch a second edition
starting January 15, 2015.
Edison Start 100,000-euro prize winners announced
Three Sicily innovators win with energy, software, tourism plans