Antonio Colangelo is an Italian entrepreneur and innovation leader, since 2014 serving as President of the TeRN Consortium – Technologies for Earth Observation and Natural Risks – a public -private organisation based in Basilicata region. TeRN develops advanced solutions for Earth observation, environmental monitoring, and natural hazard mitigation. Under his guidance, the consortium has strengthened collaborations between research centers, industries, and institutions, positioning Basilicata as a reference point in aerospace and geospatial innovation. Colangelo is also President of the CLAS – Cluster Lucano dell’Aerospazio – the Regional Aerospace Cluster of Basilicata, where he promotes the growth of regional aerospace supply chains and fosters international partnerships. As founder and executive of the Geocart Group, he has overseen the development of engineering and technological services applied to infrastructure, environment and territorial data management.
Through his roles, Colangelo has consistently promoted innovation ecosystems that connect scientific research with industrial applications, supporting competitiveness, sustainability and regional development at both national and European levels.