Make In Progress
Open Innovation Hub in Sulbiate’s Ex-Filanda connecting digital expertise and physical technology (incl. additive manufacturing, robotics, Industry 4.0) to help companies innovate and improve productivity.
- CEO / Founder
- Alessandro Arosio
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Open Innovation Hub programs; Innovation Manager consulting; innovation process paths (automation & rapid prototyping, agile coaching, tech scouting); corporate training (soft/hard skills); coworking; R&S project support; additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0 lab technologies
Technological Advantage
Physical Ex-Filanda hub ecosystem plus certified Innovation Manager methodology; multi-tech stack (additive manufacturing, collaborative robots, computational design, Industry 4.0) and open collaboration with startups/universities for company innovation projects.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Puts digital competence and technology at the service of companies via open innovation processes, Innovation Manager services, rapid prototyping/automation, agile coaching, tech scouting, training, and a physical multi-use hub.
How They Differentiate
Open Innovation Hub model combining physical Ex-Filanda lab, Innovation Manager services, and multi-tech Industry 4.0 capabilities for companies in Brianza/MB — not a generic makerspace or pure consultancy.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Local community members, makers, hobbyists, students
Industry Verticals
Education; Community Development; Makerspace
Competitors
FabLab Network; Local Italian makerspaces
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
MAKE IN PROGRESS SRL active; 2024 revenue ~€116,219 (+22.7% YoY), profit ~€1,545 (registry aggregates). Operates Open Innovation Hub at Ex-Filanda Sulbiate; origins linked to Fondazione Cariplo / Distretto Culturale Evoluto MB cultural project.
Major Milestones
2015–16 POLI.design / Distretto Culturale project toward Ex-Filanda; 2016 public opening of Fabbrica del Saper Fare; 2017 constitution of MAKE IN PROGRESS SRL and Open Creative Lab / Open Innovation Hub at Ex-Filanda Sulbiate