Meet the members

At Designtech, we build relationships that create opportunities.
Through innovation-focused events, targeted matchmaking, and strategic communication across our extended network, we proactively foster connections. To inspire innovation and spark valuable connections, the hub regularly organizes meetings and initiatives that bring together the efforts and ideas of our Community Members.

Ecosystem Founding Partners

Designtech, together with Materially and Isola Design Group, shapes a shared design and innovation ecosystem — building an end-to-end hub that connects culture, materials, technology and industry.
Rooted in Milan with a global ambition, this collaboration combines curation, research, community, advanced manufacturing and open innovation to support designers, startups and companies across the entire innovation journey.

Designtech

Designtech is a design-driven innovation hub based in Milan, operating at the intersection of fashion, design and the AEC industry. Through open innovation, advanced manufacturing and venture building, Designtech connects designers, startups and companies to accelerate the journey from concept to prototype and real-world applications — bridging creativity, technology and industry to shape a more digital and sustainable future.

Isola Design Group

Isola Design Group is an international platform based in Milan and Dubai, with its headquarters at CoFactory, dedicated to curating, promoting and connecting independent designers, studios, artisans and innovative companies. Through global exhibitions, events and initiatives — most notably the Isola Design Festival during Milan Design Week — Isola amplifies visibility, dialogue and opportunities across the global design ecosystem.

Materially

Materially is an Ecosystem Founding Partner of Designtech and acts as a resource center for innovation, research and circularity, with a specific focus on materials, and its headquarters at CoFactory. From here, Materially curates the Material ConneXion Library and supports designers and companies in making informed choices on innovative and sustainable materials throughout the product development process.