E-Tekne Srl · Benevento, Italy · Established 2009

Innovation, applied research and digital product development.

We combine research, software development and business expertise in projects spanning AI, digital learning, sustainability and cultural heritage.

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About E-Tekne

Research, development and technology transfer.

Founded in Benevento in 2009 by Dr. Edmondo Gnerre, E-Tekne works in applied R&D, technology transfer, training and the development of innovative companies.

Our projects span conversational AI, connected systems, digital learning and software platforms. We define requirements, develop software, coordinate research and evaluate results.

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Expertise

What we do

01 / Research

Applied R&D

Research design, experimentation, technical requirements and prototypes for publicly funded and commercial projects.

02 / Technology

AI and connected systems

Conversational AI, IoT applications, data systems and tools that support operational decisions.

03 / Learning

Digital learning

Online learning platforms and interactive content, including research on learner engagement and generative AI.

04 / Enterprise

Technology transfer

Helping companies and research partners turn new technologies into products and services.

Selected work

Projects and products

Products developed by E-Tekne and collaborative research projects with specialist partners.

Product / Conversational AI for education

4chiacchierecon

A free app that lets people converse with historical and cultural figures. Its Artificial Personality Engine (APE v.1.0) supports historically grounded conversations that encourage exploration and learning. The 4chiacchierecon app is available on iOS, Android and the web (www.4chiacchierecon.com).

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Learning and conversational systems

Research into how people learn and interact with digital tools.

LEA

Learning Engagement Analytics investigates how learner engagement can be measured and how generative AI can improve online learning. Funded by Meditech Competence Center under Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), financed by the EU’s NextGenerationEU programme.

GREENIA

Research on an AI-powered online learning platform with conversational features, carried out with The Thinking Clouds, Mosaico Monitoraggio Integrato and Officine Sostenibili. Funded by the Campania Region.

LEILA

An AI assistant for lifelong learning within the Rome Technopole PNRR programme. E-Tekne provided research coordination, functional specifications and e-learning development for project partners (The Thinking Clouds, Mosaico Monitoraggio Integrato, Officine Sostenibili).

Industry and sustainable services

AI, data and connected systems for industrial and environmental applications.

DAISY

AI for planning municipal waste services, inspecting public spaces and engaging residents. E-Tekne collaborates with Officine Sostenibili and Mosaico on this research project funded through Italy’s MIMIT STEP programme.

ICARO

Conversational AI for robotic applications in circular manufacturing, within the MICS programme. E-Tekne provided research coordination and functional specifications for project partners.

GRECO

Research with Mosaico on an e-commerce and IoT platform for wine producers, supported by the Italian Industry 2015 programme.

Culture and heritage

Digital experiences that help people explore local history and culture.

ISADORA

A video game set in ancient Beneventum that uses conversational AI. Supported by Invitalia’s Digital Entertainment Fund and released for iOS and Android.

CAIUS

A feasibility study and prototype AI guide for the Church of Santa Sofia in Benevento, supported by POR Campania FESR 2014–2020. Project details

Partner initiatives

The Thinking Clouds leads GLOOCI and GIADA, initiatives in cultural experiences and inclusive conversational design. E-Tekne collaborates with the company on research and product development.

Selected clients

Customers

Mosaico Monitoraggio Integrato Srl

Conversational AI consulting and training; functional specifications for LEILA and ICARO; research coordination and functional specifications for GREENIA.

Officine Sostenibili Srl

Research coordination for LEILA and ICARO; development of online learning components for LEILA.

Research and prototype development of an intelligent waste bin (MIRI project).

The Thinking Clouds Srl

Development of the Percorsi Emozionali app, the GENIA backend and the ARIEL IoT platform.

UNCI Agroalimentare

Training and content development.

EasyCloud Srl

An app for ultrasonic railway inspections and development of Good Tracker.

DC Services GmbH

Development of a nearshoring portal.

KES Knowledge Environment Security Srl

Java software development services.

Founder and company

Edmondo Gnerre

Engineer · Founder of E-Tekne

Edmondo Gnerre founded E-Tekne in 2009 after holding management roles in the Siemens Group. His work spans applied research, innovative ventures, digital learning and AI.

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2009–2018

Italdata

In 2009, E-Tekne acquired a 49% stake in Italdata S.p.A. from Siemens Informatica S.p.A. and led its relaunch in Europe, focusing on IoT, smart city and online learning solutions. E-Tekne sold its stake in 2018.

Since 2019

Research partnerships

E-Tekne has worked with The Thinking Clouds since 2019 and with Mosaico and Officine Sostenibili on research projects since 2022.

Investments

Innovative ventures

E-Tekne holds minority stakes in startups working in digital health and the energy transition.

Contact

Talk to us about your project.

For research collaborations, digital solutions and innovation projects, write to us with a short outline.

info@e-tekne.it

Public funding disclosures

See the disclosures required under Article 1, paragraphs 125–129 of Italian Law No. 124/2017. This information is available in Italian.

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