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IDEAS Italy

Think IT beyond! Stories, faces and experiences of an innovative Italy.

IDEAS – Italian Dialogues on Excellence, Arts and Science – is a project of the Directorate General for Cultural and Economic Promotion and Innovation of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The aim of the web series is to provide a fresh insight into the stories, people and processes behind Italy’s new creative identity. These five documentaries are an invitation for the int

ernational audience to rediscover the country in its most innovative, virtuous and dynamic dimension, through five different creative and productive sector: art and heritage; business and society; science and research; performing and scenic arts; architecture and design.

19/08/2026

💡 Every breakthrough starts with an idea.

Genenta Science evolved out of scientific research with a clear goal: transforming innovation into new therapeutic possibilities for patients.

Discover the story behind one of Italy’s most pioneering biotech companies in the third episode of IDEAS.

Watch the full episode ▶️ https://youtu.be/pf_cpsPaNMs?si=02Wn6pvZzcD5ibA0

13/08/2026

📸 Beyond appearances.

Belvedere S.p.A.: where things are never quite what they seem.
Once an abandoned landfill, now a hub for renewable energy and contemporary art, this is where the story in our second episode began.

A glimpse behind the scenes.
▶️ https://ideasitaly.it/angel-company-2/

06/08/2026

🇮🇹 Italian excellence takes center stage…

The driving force behind Belvedere Spa is the Peccioli System—comprising the company, the Municipality of Peccioli and the Peccioliper Foundation—which operates within the local area and provides services and infrastructure for the community.

Each component plays a fundamental and complementary role in distributing the economic value generated throughout the region.

Discover their value: watch S3 of IDEAS ▶️ https://ideasitaly.it/angel-company-2/

04/08/2026

🤝 Meet Arianna Merlini, General Director of Belvedere S.p.A.

Part of the company since 2004, she has contributed to the development of an innovative model that combines environmental sustainability, cultural development and territorial enhancement.

With a background in Art History and a long-standing collaboration with cultural institutions, she brings together managerial expertise and a strong commitment to community value.

Today, she plays a leading role in advancing the vision that has made Belvedere S.p.A. and the Peccioli System a benchmark for sustainable development.

Listen to her words ▶️ https://ideasitaly.it/angel-company-2/

30/07/2026

🤝 A winning bet.

Belvedere S.p.A. was founded in 1997 to address the need to secure an unmanaged landfill in the Legoli area and has now become a benchmark for planning, innovation, and regional development.

🌱 The company generates energy from renewable sources and supplies the national market with biogas, solar and wind power.

Discover more on S3 of IDEAS ▶️ https://ideasitaly.it/

27/07/2026

💡 How do you change the perception of an entire industry?

At Belvedere S.p.A., the answer lies in people. By building a strong culture of purpose, responsibility and teamwork, the company has fostered a sense of pride and belonging that extends beyond the workplace.

Discover how this transformation has reshaped both the company and its relationship with the community ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAQIDY1pp_M

24/07/2026

Urban regeneration, social initiatives, scientific partnerships and cultural activities.

Belvedere S.p.A. works within the local community to promote social inclusion and cohesion - as well as the sustainable development of resources.

Among its key projects are: urban gardens, a farm-to-table restaurant, an addiction counseling program, prevention sanitary services, and after-school training courses.

Discover Italian excellence with IDEAS 💡 https://ideasitaly.it/

21/07/2026

♻️ Can waste become a work of art?

At Belvedere S.p.A., sustainability and creativity meet in a project developed with the young artisans of Naturaliter, where discarded materials are transformed into monumental sculptures that represent renewal and hope.

Watch the full episode and discover the story behind this initiative ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAQIDY1pp_M

17/07/2026

A thousand eyes looking to the future 🔭

Belvedere Spa stands out for its unique model of participatory democracy, based on a system of widely distributed ownership that directly involves citizens in corporate governance.

The company has more than 950 stakeholders, most of whom live in the municipality of Peccioli and are thus deeply attached to the local area.

Discover what makes this innovative enterprise stand out. Watch the second episode of S3 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAQIDY1pp_M&t=2s

15/07/2026

🤝 For Belvedere Spa, people come before business.

Supporting local communities and promoting social inclusion are an integral part of the company’s vision, proving that sustainable growth also means creating opportunities for others.

Discover how this commitment translates into action ▶️ https://youtu.be/CAQIDY1pp_M?si=0HklfinZ-2x4l9oX

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