Campus Grapes
PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard
PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard
Let's build a sustainable future together, one vine at a time!
Discover the Crowdfunding of Campus Grapes, the urban vineyard of the Polytechnic University of Turin.
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A new urban vineyard will grow at the Polytechnic University of Turin
An urban vineyard is born in Turin… within a university campus! Urban regeneration, common goods, technology and environmental innovation are the key words behind this innovative project promoted by the Polytechnic University of Turin (Politecnico di Torino) and Citiculture, a green tech startup that transforms urban spaces into places of great social and environmental impact with hi-tech vineyards
The goal is to transform our cities into places where nature and urban life coexist harmoniously, creating green and sustainable spaces capable of improving people's quality of life.
Join us in this mission and choose to support a useful initiative, created to build an extraordinary new space within Politecnico’s main campus.
With your contribution, we will be able to turn this sustainable and inclusive project into reality, a small open-air laboratory for the entire community of the Politecnico di Torino.
5 good reasons to support the Turin Polytechnic's vineyard
Bring green innovation to life
By supporting this vineyard, you contribute to bring sustainable urbanization at Politecnico di Torino. Within this extraordinary venue, each vine will write a story of research, innovation and passion, becoming a symbol of change.
Support the development of urban biodiversity
With your contribution to the vineyard of the Politecnico di Torino “Campus Grapes”, you help create an environment that can foster biodiversity in the city. Urban vineyards represent living spaces for pollinating insects and a variety of flora that enriches the urban landscape and defends the vineyard from its main pathogens.
A more lively city
An urban vineyard improves air quality, absorbs CO2 and reduces the urban heat island effect. Donating means contributing to a more livable city, with concrete benefits for the environment and the health of citizens.
Participation and inclusion
With the project, spaces for community participation are created, involving students, teachers and citizens in the phases of birth and development of the vineyard. By donating, you enter a community built on sense of belonging, social cohesion, and community bonds.
Become a sustainability ambassador
By participating in crowdfunding, you will promote a new conception of City. You will be able to proudly share your contribution to an innovative, concrete, open and localized project!
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The rewards reserved for project supporters
Supporting Campus Grapes PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard means having the opportunity to become part of a unique and innovative project. Research, technology and sustainability are the cornerstones of this urban revolution.
For those who will support us in this first phase, we have designed rewards that reflect the value of the project and the impact that your participation will bring
IF YOU EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST NOW, YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO DEDICATED BENEFITS THAT WILL NO LONGER BE ACCESSIBLE LATER.
For those who want to support the project at the base, putting down roots for a more sustainable future.
- Presenza sul nostro Donor Wall digitale
- Digital pack
For those who want to support the project at the base, putting down roots for a more sustainable future.
- Presence on our digital Donor Wall
- Digital pack
- Mug "Campus grapes PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard"
For those who contribute to bringing the project to its flowering, taking an important step in the growth of the vineyard.
- Presence on our digital Donor Wall
- Digital pack
- Mug "Campus grapes PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard"
- Supporter Scroll
- T-Shirt "Campus grapes PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard"
For those who want to support the project and take it to an advanced level, contributing to its full development.
- Presence on our digital Donor Wall
- Digital pack
- Supporter Scroll
- Adopt a cutting from the Campus grapes PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard and give it a name (personalized plaque)
For those who wish to invest substantially in the vineyard, symbolically becoming part of the "harvest" and reaping the fruits of collective commitment.
- Presence on our digital Donor Wall
- Digital pack
- Adopt a cutting from the Campus grapes PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard and give it a name (personalized plaque)
- Limited edition "Campus Grapes" sweatshirt (max 100 pieces)
- Mug "Campus Grapes"
For those who want to feel like a "guardian" of the project, supporting its long-term impact and ensuring the luxuriant growth of the urban vineyard.
- A personalized thank you video from the Citiculture team
- Your name on the physical Donor Wall in the vineyard
- Access to the Campus Grapes dashboard where you can preview the results and impacts of the project
- Adopt TWO cutting from the Campus grapes PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard and give them a name (personalized plaque)
- Kit "Campus Grapes" limited edition (max 50 esemplari)
For those who support the project in the long term, giving great importance to urban regeneration and sustainability, the true pillars of the city of tomorrow.
- A personalized thank you video from the Citiculture team
- Your name on the physical Donor Wall in the vineyard
- Access to the Campus Grapes dashboard where you can preview the results and IMPACTS of the project
- Adopt FIVE cutting from the Campus grapes PoliTO & Citiculture Urban Vineyard and give them a name (personalized plaque)
- 5 Campus Grapes vases customized by young urban artists from Turin
- 5 T-Shirt "Campus Grapes" embroidered limited edition
For those who, symbolically dedicate themselves to the care and growth of the vineyard at the Polytechnic University of Turin. Those who want to have a special bond with the project, contributing to its expansion and the benefits it will bring to the city.
- A personalized thank you video from the Citiculture team
- Your name on the physical Donor Wall in the vineyard
- Access to the Campus Grapes dashboard where you can preview the results and impacts of the projectprogetto
- Golden ticket for VIP access to the vineyard inauguration event
- Adopt an entire row of the Campus Grapes vineyard and give it a name (personalized plaque)
- 10 Campus Grapes vases customized by young urban artists from Turin
- 10 T-Shirt "Campus Grapes" embroidered limited edition
Only 4 available
For those who are committed to leaving an indelible mark, aiming at the heart of the project by adopting an entire area.
- Access to the Citiculture@PoliTo dashboard where you can preview the results and impacts of the project
- Golden ticket for VIP access to the vineyard inauguration event
- Your name in a premium position on the physical Donor Wall in the vineyard
- Exclusive tasting event dedicated to urban viticulture led by Luca Balbiano (max 20 people)
- You can adopt one of the four special pergolas of the Campus Grapes and give it a name (personalized plaque)
- Adopt one of four sculptures created by contemporary artists on the theme of urban sustainability
- Pre-emption on the first vintage of the future wine from the Campus Grapes vineyard
Only one available.
The most exclusive reward for those who want to make a decisive impact on the birth of the vineyard.
- Access to the Campus Grapes dashboard where you can preview the results and impacts of the project
- Pre-emption on the first vintage of the future wine from the Campus Grapes vineyard
- Adopt 30 vine cuttings from the Campus Grapes vineyard and give them a name (personalized plaque)
- Emerald ticket for VIP access to the inauguration event of the vineyard preceded by an exclusive dinner (for 4 people) with the founders of Citiculture
- Dedicated event inside the Campus Grapes vineyard
- Pre-emption on new Citiculture projects
- Name/logo in the premium patron area on the Citiculture website and communications
- Name at the top of the physical Donor Wall in the vineyard
Our reward-based crowdfunding campaign
The project of the vineyard of the Politecnico di Torino Campus Grapes will be hosted by the Italian platform
Our goal is to raise 70,000 euros, necessary to plant a vineyard of over 900 square meters in Classrooms I of the Polytechnic University of Turin.
With a minimum donation of 15 euros, you can help us achieve our goal and support a small-big urban revolution.
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Our history together
Campus Grapes was born from the meeting of shared visions between Citiculture and the Polytechnic University of Turin, united by the goal of creating a project that brings innovation, sustainability and research directly to the heart of the city. We both believe in transforming urban spaces into places of growth, to better host nature, people and communities.
Building an urban vineyard within the Politecnico will allow us with to integrate the agricultural traditions of viticulture with advanced technologies developed by the students and researchers on campus.
Campus Grapes is conceived as a unique and innovative venue, where plants and soil are equipped with smart sensors that monitor our plants’ health and their impact on the environment in real time. All data collected by Citiculture, Politecnico and DISAFA (University of Turin) will feed studies on how nature can contribute to the regeneration and biodiversity of urban spaces.
The urban vineyard will be an open-air laboratory, a hub where students, teachers, and citizens can meet, learn and excange. Campus Grapes represents the perfect synthesis between academic knowledge and green innovation, a project that combines technology and nature to offer more sustainable and inclusive city models. Citiculture and the Polytechnic together are sowing the roots of a common vision: a future in which cities flourish, one vine at a time.
Il Team
Luca Balbiano
CEO & Founder
Wine producer and entrepreneur, he represents the third generation of Cantine Balbiano.
Since 2005 he has been working on the replanting of the Vigna della Regina in Turin, the historic residence of the Savoy family. In 2019 he founded the Urban Vineyards Association, of which he is honorary president, whose goal is to enhance urban viticulture bringing together the main urban vineyard projects in the world.
Paolo Astrua
ESG Expert & Founder Team
Sociologist and fundraiser, for 10 years he has been involved in social impact consulting on behalf of non-profit organizations, benefit corporations, consulting companies and training institutions.
For 4 years he coordinated an audit team specialized in the analysis of social enterprises’ non-financial reports, applying an evaluation system the he contributed to create and implement. Since 2019 he has been applying his skills to urban viticulture, thanks to the meeting with Luca Balbiano and the Urban Vineyards Association.
Alberto Cardile
CMO & Founder
In 2011 he founded the startup Happy WiFi, launching the first free wi-fi urban area in Milan, and worked for the Piedmont Region as a Marketing & Strategy Consultant.
In 2010 he founded Emerald Communication, an integrated communication agency based in Turin, of which he is CEO. The agency has received several awards and its portfolio counts many Italian and international brands.
Patrizia Lombardi
FULL PROFESSOR OF THE INTERUNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF TERRITORIAL SCIENCES, DESIGN AND POLICIES (DIST)
- Vice-Rector for Sustainable Campus and Living Lab
- Member of the R3C Interdepartmental Centre - Responsible Risk Resilience Centre
- Componente Osservatorio GEDI – Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Green Team Coordinator
Danilo Demarchi
FULL PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (DET)
He’s expert on the integration of smart and IoT systems for the agri-food value chain and for bio-medical devices. Pioneer in research on Wearable Plant Sensors.
Founder of the Master's Degree in AgriTech Engineering, where he teaches the course of "IoT for Agriculture".
Founder and editor of the journal IEEE Transactions on AgriFood Electronics and of the IEEE Conference on AgriFood Electronics.
Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE CAS Society with the lecture "Let the Plants Do the Talking: Smart Agriculture through Messages Received from Plants and Soil".
Marco Piras
FULL PROFESSOR (L.240)
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL, LAND AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING (DIATI)
- Deputy Director of the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering
- Member of the “Centro Interdipartimentale PIC4SeR – PoliTO” - Interdepartmental Centre for Service Robotics
Join Citiculture and let's sow change together!
Participate now in the preliminary phase of the Crowdfunding of the Citiculture@PoliTo vineyard.
