Range Rover and the Politecnico di Torino are teaming up for an initiative aimed at shaping the companies of the future through the training and inspiration of young talent. The launch of the second edition of the Leadership Academy will involve students of the Master's Degree in Systemic Design of the Turin polytechnic university.
The aim is clear: to bring out the success stories of some outstanding startups, offering participants the opportunity to learn from the concrete examples of established entrepreneurs. Prominent speakers include figures such as:
- Simona Roveda, co-founder of LifeGate and Fattoria Scaldasole
- Giancarlo Rocchietti, President of Club degli Investitori
- Camilla Colucci, CEO of Circularity
- Roberta Ligossi, Founder of Ta Daan
The project, called Leadership by Example, is based on values such as sustainability, environmental protection and gender equality. Through a series of workshops, young aspiring entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to interact directly with the founders of successful start-ups, collaborating in the creation of innovative and sustainable ideas.
The contribution of the players involved
The Politecnico di Torino, with its long tradition of technology and knowledge transfer to local businesses, is an ideal partner for an initiative of this kind. The university has also demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial propensity, being one of the main startup incubators in Italy through the work carried out by I3P.
Range Rover will support the project not only through its financial contribution, but also by offering students the opportunity to work on concrete projects related to the ecological transition. This joint effort aims to promote a sustainable future, both in terms of education and employment.
For both parties involved, this collaboration is a model to be replicated in other public-private partnerships. Working with young talent not only enriches the automotive industry with fresh perspectives, but also helps to shape a more conscious and responsible industry.
In a world where the ecological transition is a priority, young people's interest in sustainability can guide future choices and behaviour, even influencing purchasing decisions in the automotive sector. The search for innovative and sustainable solutions thus becomes a necessity to remain competitive on the market and to meet the needs of a new generation of conscious consumers.
In conclusion, this partnership represents a unique opportunity for students, companies and academic institutions to work together for a better future, based on values of sustainability, innovation and social responsibility.
Comments from Politecnico di Torino and Range Rover
Marco Santucci, President and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Italia, commented: "The Range Rover Leadership Academy, now in its second edition, is a pride for our brand and represents the trust we have in young people and their potential to be developed. Thanks also to our focus and guidance, the beautiful minds of tomorrow will learn to influence positive changes for the future of our society, as true new Leaders by Example, where a sustainable approach becomes an immanent mindset and the only way of doing business“.
Stefano Corgnati, the new Rector of the Politecnico di Torino, said: "The Range Rover Leadership Academy is an experience founded on a value system that recognises sustainability and environmental protection as its core principles, offering an opportunity to develop the vocations and talents of young people in a context of transdisciplinary knowledge. This project with Range Rover sums up the path that our University wants to take over the next six years".
