The
Program
Philip Morris Italia, together with Almacube, is seeking new technologies and solutions applicable to the company’s processes and the tobacco agricultural supply chain. This program aims at promoting the integration of advanced technologies and solutions within the Philip Morris group.
Following an initial phase of scouting and selecting the most relevant solutions, the chosen innovation partners will have the opportunity to participate in a co-design* phase to design, working closely with the Philip Morris Italia team, the best possible configuration of the proposed solution and align it with the company's specific needs and processes. At the end of this phase, Philip Morris may decide, based on the results achieved, to fund a Proof of Concept.
Organizations that propose technological solutions applicable to the challenges described in the "Challenge" section can apply to the Call for Innovation. “Challenges here”.
* The selected innovation partners will receive a recognition of €5,000.00 for participation in the co-design phase.
Why
participate
Collaborate with the Philip Morris Group
Become a recognized Innovation Partner, capable of delivering cutting-edge solutions and technologies. Bring your solution to the core of the Agriculture 4.0 transformation.
Test your technology
Apply your innovation to Philip Morris processes, enhancing its technological maturity and validating it in a real-world context.
Access a unique opportunity
Apply to secure funding for the development of a Proof-of-Concept with the support of Philip Morris Italia.
Develop new skills
Gain new expertise to accelerate the implementation of new technologies into established processes by applying the Tech to Innovation methodology, developed by Oper Lab, a research group from the University of Bologna.
Timeline
PHASE 1: APPLICATION & SELECTION
PHASE 2: CO-DESIGN PROGRAM WITH PHILIP MORRIS ITALIA
From 15/01/2025
to 19/02/2025 23:59 CET
APPLICATION
Innovative companies can apply by filling in the online application form.
From 20/02/2025
to 19/03/2025
SELECTION
The best projects are admitted to the pitching phase in front of Philip Morris Italia delegates, who will select the best proposals for the co-design phase.
From 25/03/2025
to 18/04/2025
CO-DESIGN
The selected realities participate in the co-design program with Philip Morris Italia. Discover the calendar of activities.
Download the activity schedule.
From 01/05/2025
PROOF OF CONCEPT, subject to evaluation by Philip Morris Italia
Philip Morris Italia will decide whether to start a proof of concept of the solution presented by the participating realities, with the aim of establishing a collaboration as Innovation partner & supplier of Philip Morris Italia.
PHASE 1: APPLICATION & SELECTION
From 15/01/2025
to 19/02/2025
APPLICATION
Innovative companies can apply by filling in the online application form.
From 20/02/2025
to 19/03/2025
SELECTION
The best projects are admitted to the pitching phase in front of Philip Morris Italia delegates, who will select the best proposals for the co-design phase.
PHASE 2: CO-DESIGN PROGRAM WITH PHILIP MORRIS ITALIA
From 25/03/2025
to 18/04/2025
CO-DESIGN
The selected realities participate in the co-design program with Philip Morris Italia. Discover the calendar of activities.
Download the activity schedule.
From 01/05/2025
PROOF OF CONCEPT, subject to evaluation by Philip Morris Italia
Philip Morris Italia deciderà se avviare una proof of concept della soluzione presentata dalle realtà partecipanti, al fine di attivare una collaborazione come Innovation partner & supplier di Philip Morris Italia.
