The first inspection visit for the preliminary evaluation of the START project took place virtually on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The meeting represented an important step in the project evaluation process, allowing for an initial structured discussion of technical and administrative aspects.

The meeting was attended by the Technical Scientific Expert from CNR-ISSMC and the Managing Entity, UniCredit Banca, who spoke with the project's Management Committee. The discussion focused on analyzing the project content, with particular attention to the technical consistency of the proposed activities and the administrative elements provided for in the Innovation Agreement.

During the inspection visit, the main aspects of the project were examined, verifying the alignment between the stated objectives, the development plan, and the planned operating procedures. This preliminary review provided an opportunity to examine the overall framework of the initiative in greater depth and to clarify some key elements necessary for the evaluation process to continue.

At the end of the meeting, specific indications were provided regarding additions and adjustments to be made to the documentation and project design. These indications are intended to strengthen the overall soundness of the project and ensure its full compliance with the requirements of the reference measure.

The inspection visit on September 14, 2022, therefore represents a significant intermediate stage in the START project evaluation process. The indications that emerged during the discussion provided the Management Committee with useful information for proceeding with the required adjustments and continuing along the preliminary investigation path.

The completion of this phase laid the foundations for subsequent evaluation activities, accompanying the project towards the next stages of the process and helping to consolidate its technical and administrative structure.