Displaid: from academic idea to market with AI and machine learning
The startup founded by four young engineers establishes itself in intelligent infrastructure monitoring
Displaid is a deep-tech startup founded in 2023, born from an idea developed at the Politecnico di Milano by CEO Lorenzo Benedetti together with Francesco Morgan Bono, Luca Radicioni and Giancarlo Donizzelli. From its beginnings as a research project, the team has transformed its expertise into a solution based on artificial intelligence and machine learning for monitoring and managing the structural health of bridges and viaducts. Displaid’s technology combines advanced sensors, real-time data collection, and analysis algorithms, enabling the conversion of raw signals into actionable insights for preventive maintenance and intervention planning. This approach is designed to support infrastructure managers and public authorities in overseeing critical assets, contributing to making them safer, more efficient and resilient.

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Displaid among the Italian startups that stood out in 2024
A significant recognition within the national innovation landscape. In 2024, the Italian startup landscape demonstrated strong dynamism and innovation, with numerous companies standing out for ideas and technologies capable of addressing contemporary challenges.

€1.2 million raised, new resources to innovate infrastructure monitoring
The first funding round to strengthen the technology and scale it nationwide. In July 2025, Displaid successfully closed a €1.2 million funding round to consolidate its technology.

Displaid’s co-founders featured in the Forbes Under 30 2024 – Technology list
An international recognition for the young innovators behind infrastructure monitoring technology. In 2024, the four co-founders of Displaid were included in the prestigious Under 30 list.

Displaid among the 10 AI startups to watch, according to MIT Sloan School of Management
International recognition for innovation in infrastructure monitoring with artificial intelligence. In 2025, Displaid was included in the selection of 10 AI startups to watch by MIT Sloan.