Bio System Lab wins DigithON 2026 for 3D-printed human skin

Bio System Lab, a startup from Treviso, has won the eleventh edition of the DigithON 2026 digital marathon held in Bisceglie. The company holds the world's first patent for 3D-printed vascularized human skin, a technology designed to transform in vitro testing for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical devices. As the winner, the startup received a 10,000 euro prize provided by Confindustria Bari and BAT.

Other notable winners in the competition included RBV Aqua Tech, which took second place for its technology that captures water from the atmosphere using waste heat, and Yeco AI, which secured third place for its AI-first vertical solutions. Additionally, the startup LIA received a special 5,000 euro award for young entrepreneurs.

Various partners also provided specialized awards, including Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, which recognized the platform Accanto, and Gruppo FS, which awarded the AI-based privacy tool Talos. The event also featured a special ‘Beyond the Algorithm’ award presented to entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli.