«Tecnologia innovativa per sostenere aziende, cittadini e territori»

In 2023, the concept of Archimede was born during the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, an Australian competition where Archimede S.r.l. traveled 3,000 kilometers across the desert using a solar-powered vehicle. Founder Riccardo Puglisi explained that while they successfully harnessed clean energy, they struggled to manage the data remotely, relying on a bulky and complex Starlink mobile system.

This paradox led them to question why satellite telemetry couldn't be small, autonomous, sustainable, and easy to use for everyone. From this question, Archimede was born in 2024 in Siracusa, Italy.

The goal of Archimede is to create a plug-and-play system that allows individuals and businesses to quickly learn and utilize the technology, regardless of their expertise. ArchMesh, their latest creation, is a modular kit that integrates satellite and terrestrial connectivity, energy management, and low-code software. It enables users to connect sensors, machines, and infrastructure, even in areas lacking electricity or cellular coverage, allowing for remote monitoring and control when necessary.

Archimede's applications are diverse, with partnerships ranging from agriculture to industrial use cases and smart off-grid charging infrastructure. For citizens, businesses, and territories, Archimede promises reduced maintenance costs, waste, and response times, ensures continuous operations, and makes services accessible in remote areas. In Sicily, where water, energy, and infrastructure gaps are prominent, these solutions can bring immediate benefits.

Starting an enterprise in Sicily comes with logistical challenges, resource scarcity, and difficulty accessing expertise. However, it also presents an opportunity to innovate based on real-world problems rather than chasing technology. Archimede, founded in Siracusa with the ambition to be global without leaving the region, has attracted significant investment, including a seed round of €1.5 million in oversubscription in 2026.

The success story of Archimede demonstrates that the territory can attract trust and capital. The company believes that the model can be replicated by listening to the needs of the territory, transforming them into scalable products, networking with research, businesses, and investors. The message is not about proving that Sicily can be a starting point but that Sicily can remain a place to create value and compete globally.