The first Italian network dedicated to FemTech
Tech4Fem is the first non-profit association in Italy dedicated to the growth of FemTech and innovation in women’s health.
Our mission is to close the Women’s Health Gap through data, technology and innovative solutions.
We support start-ups, companies and research in the FemTech sector to improve women’s well-being and turn women’s health into a social, economic and public health priority.
Find out how you can contribute to the future of women’s health with Tech4Fem!
The observatory
Our mission
ADVANCE WOMEN’S HEALTH
Our mission is to revolutionise women’s health through innovation, technology and connections.
We build an ecosystem where research, entrepreneurship and innovation come together to improve women’s well-being.
What inspires us
Our Manifesto
Our history is rooted in data feminism and gender medicine.
We strongly believe in
Analysing and challenging power
Medicine and research have been built on incomplete data, excluding women and their experiences for centuries. We work to expose structural inequalities and close knowledge gaps, putting women’s health at the centre. Ethics is not enough for us, we want justice. The gender gap is a political and social problem that requires concrete action.
Data for change
Data are not neutral: they reflect the injustices of those who collect and interpret them. We promote the ethical collection and use of data to close the gender gap in medical research, recognising that the absence of data on women is a social justice issue.
Innovation in the service of women
We support Femtech as a tool to create digital and technological solutions that address the specific needs of women’s health, from prevention to treatment.
Fair access to health
We work to break down the economic, cultural and geographical barriers that limit access to quality care, guaranteeing every woman the right to her own health. We promote intersectionality, regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.
Ethical use of data
Women’s health information is valuable, but also sensitive. We strive for ethical and transparent use of data so that women can have full control over how it is collected, used and shared. Any Femtech technology must guarantee privacy, security and true informed consent.
Education and Awareness
We disseminate evidence-based information to combat misinformation and make every woman the protagonist of her own health choices.
Participation and self-determination
We believe that women must be actively involved in the design of health technologies and services so that they truly reflect their needs. We support the right of every woman to choose her own healthcare pathway in an informed manner, free from prejudice or imposition.
Networking and Collaboration
We build an ecosystem in which companies, start-ups, institutions, doctors, researchers and patients can collaborate to advance innovation in women’s health.
Visibility of women
Women’s work in research, technology and health is often invisible and undervalued. We give recognition to those who create innovative solutions for women’s health, from start-ups to activists, from female scientists to caregivers, because all progress comes from many hands, often made invisible.
Towards a future of equity
We imagine and work for a future in which gender is no longer a discriminating factor in research, medicine and technology.
How to help us
Every contribution is a valuable support to our work
You can donate the amount you prefer, you will help us support projects and grow the association
The Team
Valeria Leuti
Founder and President of Tech4Fem, Digital Innovation Advisor, FemTech Specialist, Women’s Health Outreach Expert
She is the founder of the Tech4Fem project and President of Tech4Fem APS, a non-profit organisation focusing on FemTech, women’s health and well-being.
With more than 15 years of experience and a strong passion for digital consulting and innovation, Valeria Leuti is Digital Advisor for international companies.
An expert in FemTech and disseminator on women’s health issues, she has been working with women’s empowerment associations as a mentor and role model since 2021.
She lives with endometriosis and other chronic conditions, contributing to the awareness and visibility of these conditions through her Instagram profile.
Finally, he is an ambassador of Rome Future Week.
Daniela Battista
Vice Presidente di Tech4Fem, Sales Marketing Executive
Daniela is a marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in advertising agencies and international companies.
She lives in Valencia and works as a Sales Marketing Executive at Radio Popular S.A. – COPE, dealing with sales strategy and events for Abside Media.
She has experience in digital marketing and traditional media.
Passionate about innovation and technology, she is Vice President of Tech4Fem, promoting FemTech.
She believes in the value of communication and the impact of digital on companies. She shares her experience to support and inspire other women in the tech industry.
Monia Donateo
Tech Lawyer & Legal Advisor | IT, IP, GDPR
Lawyer, expert in IT, marketing and intellectual property law. She deals with IT and IP litigation and contracts, as well as GDPR compliance. Co-author of the book Legal Ecommerce (Hoepli, 2023), she has completed advanced training in IT Law, Coding for Lawyers, Intellectual Property & Copyright.
She is a member of the ‘Master of Data Protection’ Register of the Italian Institute for Privacy and is listed among the Privacy Professionals at Anorc professions.
Christiane Gross
International Relations Manager
Originally from South Tyrol, Christiane lives in London.
She managed the international expansion of the FemTech start-up LactApp and has 20 years of experience in B2B marketing and sales in Europe and the US.
A FemTech expert, she focuses on maternity, menopause and pelvic health.
She is a member of Alma Angels and co-founder of Tech4Fem, taking care of its international relations.
A Bocconi graduate, she wrote one of the first theses on corporate sustainability.
She lives with an autoimmune disease, early menopause and three children.
Passionate about travelling, she speaks German, Italian, Spanish and English.
Alessia Poletti
Global Marketing Learning & Enablement Director
Passionate about personal growth and development, Alessia is Global Marketing Learning & Enablement Director at SAP Concur, leading learning for marketing professionals.
With over 15 years of experience in marketing, PR and sales, she has honed business growth strategies.
She holds a degree in Marketing Management from Bocconi, is an ACC Certified Coach and is pursuing a second degree in Psychology.
She has held key positions in IT companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Micro Focus, distinguishing herself through innovative strategies and excellent results.
She believes in the power of training to transform people and companies.
Antonella Mele
Life Coach and Mentor, Executive Coach, SEO Director
With a proven track record as a manager, she experienced the pressures of high responsibility roles and their impact on quality of life.
After a ten-year personal and educational journey, she developed practices to meet these challenges with greater well-being.
A co-founder member of Tech4Fem, she is motivated to provide women with tools to improve their lives.
She created Effetto a Catena, a coaching course to support those facing bullying, burnout and pressure at work, helping women to regain balance and personal value.