Finapp has developed a new way to measure water thanks to the cosmic rays.

Padova, Veneto
Joined December 2017
Discover Finapp for agriculture in depth: real-time, large-scale and non-invasive soil moisture monitoring. Using cosmic-ray neutron sensing (CRNS), the patented Finapp probe measures soil moisture across up to 5–10 hectares from a single installation, without direct contact with the soil. By providing continuous, area-based information on soil water conditions, Finapp helps farmers better understand when and how much to irrigate. 🎥 Go watch our video to discover how the technology works and how cosmic rays can be used to measure soil moisture! 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=n1a1gWK7… #Finapp #Agriculture #SoilMoisture #PrecisionAgriculture #Irrigation #CRNS
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We are honored to see the Finapp probe featured at the FAO Seeds2Food Global Exhibition and the Science and Innovation Forum in Rome. The Seeds2Food Global Exhibition took place at Circo Massimo from 8 to 12 October, followed by the Science and Innovation Forum from 13 to 16 October. As the first CRNS probe to be showcased in this context, our technology was selected by FAO and IAEA to be featured at these events. This is a meaningful milestone for Finapp and an opportunity to highlight the potential of Cosmic-Ray Neutron Sensing (CRNS) for soil moisture monitoring and more sustainable water management. The journey will continue beyond the events, as the Finapp probe will also be displayed at the FAO Museum, allowing visitors to discover our technology. We are proud and grateful to have our technology represented in this international context, where science and innovation contribute to addressing global challenges in agriculture, water management and food security. #Finapp #FAO #IAEA #CRNS #SoilMoisture #WaterManagement #Innovation
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Finapp is at Meteorological Technology World Expo 2026 in Amsterdam. 📍 Booth B56 This year, WMO is hosting TECO 2026 alongside the event, bringing together the meteorological and scientific community to discuss advances in observing technologies. Our scientific partners from INRIM are contributing to the programme with the poster “Characterization of a Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing Detector by a Nuclear Reactor Neutron Beamline”, presented as part of Topic 3, poster P3(14). It is a great opportunity to connect the scientific work behind CRNS technology with its applications in environmental monitoring. If you are attending Meteorological Technology World Expo, come and meet the Finapp team at Booth B56. See you in Amsterdam. #MeteorologicalTechnologyWorldExpo #WMO #WMO_TEC0 #TECO2026 #CRNS #CosmicRayNeutronSensing #EnvironmentalMonitoring #Meteorology #WeatherTechnology #Finapp
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We were pleased to take part in COSMOS 2026, the 8th International COSMOS Workshop, held from 29 September to 1 October in Bologna. Representing Finapp, our CEO & Co-Founder Luca Stevanato presented “Modern applications of Cosmic Rays Neutron Sensors to Agriculture: the experience of Finapp”. Our Senior Data Scientist Enrico Gazzola also presented his work on estimating snow water equivalent through cosmic-ray neutron sensors in the Italian Alps. It was a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge with the CRNS community and discuss the latest developments and applications of cosmic-ray neutron sensing. Thank you to the COSMOS 2026 organisers and the scientific community for bringing together researchers and experts from around the world. #COSMOS2026 #CRNS #CosmicRayNeutronSensing #SoilMoisture #Agriculture #SnowMonitoring #Finapp
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We are proud to announce that Finapp has officially obtained the #ItalyX certification, the certification of Italian excellence promoted by Il Sole 24 Ore in collaboration with Confindustria. #ItalyX was created to recognize and give visibility to Italian companies that embody the distinctive values of Italian excellence, including quality, innovation, attention to detail and industrial know-how. The certification is awarded following an audit by an independent certification body, based on a framework defined by Il Sole 24 Ore. For Finapp, this recognition represents an important milestone. Born from research at the University of Padova, we develop deep-tech solutions based on cosmic rays to measure soil moisture, snow water equivalent and support environmental monitoring. Our technology is designed to provide measurements in depth, in real time, at large scale and without contact. Being part of ItalyX means strengthening our connection with the Italian innovation ecosystem while bringing Italian technology and expertise to international markets. Proud to be ItalyX certified and to represent Italian innovation beyond Italy. #Finapp #ItalyX #IlSole24Ore #ItalianInnovation #MadeinItaly #CRNS
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We are here at ESS Expo 2026 in Birmingham. Today is the second and final day of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo, bringing together professionals and organisations working across environmental monitoring, water, land, infrastructure and resource management. Visit us at booth EN-H90 to discover how Finapp’s technology can support real-time, non-invasive environmental monitoring. If you are at the NEC today, come and meet the Finapp team. 📍 NEC Birmingham 📌 Booth EN-H90 #ESSExpo #EnvironmentalMonitoring #Finapp #EnvironmentalTechnology #WaterManagement #SoilMonitoring
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We are here at the ICOS Science Conference 2026 in Lund, Sweden. From 15 to 17 September, researchers and experts from across Europe are gathering to discuss carbon observations, climate science and the latest developments in environmental monitoring. Finapp is here to connect, exchange ideas and explore how innovative measurement technologies can contribute to a better understanding of our environment. See you at ICOS 2026! #ICOS2026 #ICOS #ClimateScience #EnvironmentalMonitoring #Finapp #CRNS
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We were at PotatoEurope 2026! 🥔 On 9–10 September, Finapp joined Bauer Irrigation in Germany for two days dedicated to potato farming, irrigation, and field technologies. At the event, we showcased CosmoField, Finapp’s solution for real-time, field-scale soil moisture monitoring powered by cosmic-ray neutron sensing. It was a great opportunity to meet farmers, irrigation professionals, and industry experts and to discuss how better soil moisture insights can support more informed irrigation decisions. Thank you to the Bauer Irrigation team and to everyone who stopped by to discover CosmoField and speak with us. See you at the next event! #PotatoEurope #PotatoFarming #Irrigation #SmartIrrigation #SoilMoisture #PrecisionAgriculture #SmartAgriculture #AgTech #CosmoField #Finapp #BauerIrrigation #AgricultureTechnology
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☀️ Finapp Summer Party 2026! 🎉 This summer, we swapped our desks for a day full of competition, teamwork, laughter, and, of course, good food! We organised our very own Finapp Survivor, with four teams competing across a series of challenging and sometimes seriously chaotic games. 💪 From strategy and speed to teamwork and a little bit of luck, everyone gave it their best! And because no team-building day is complete without some friendly competition in the kitchen, we also had a cake competition. 🍰 Safe to say, we discovered some hidden talents! We wrapped up the day with a well-deserved BBQ, good conversations, and plenty of laughs. 🔥🥩 A big thank you to everyone who brought their energy, competitive spirit, and good mood to the day. These are the moments that make a team! 💙 #Finapp #FinappTeam #TeamBuilding #SummerParty #Teamwork
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Final day at Farm Progress Show! Come find Finapp at booth VIT9214 in #Boone, Iowa. We're showing the Finapp probe, our patented #CRNS soil moisture sensor. It measures moisture at scale, in depth, and in real time, feeding straight into Fin4Crop, our portal that gives growers the data they need for smarter irrigation decisions. If you're at the show today, stop by booth VIT9214 and talk soil moisture, pivot irrigation, and precision agriculture with our team. 📍 Booth VIT9214 🗓️ Farm Progress Show, Boone, Iowa #FarmProgressShow2026 #PrecisionAg #SoilMoisture #Agriculture #Finapp #Fin4Crop
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🎙️ What if you could measure soil moisture using cosmic rays? That is exactly what Angelo Amicarelli, Co Founder of Finapp, discussed in his recent podcast with Chris Jones from Plucky Bamboo. From the science behind Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing to building a company around it, Angelo shared the story of how Finapp is turning a fascinating piece of physics into practical solutions for agriculture and environmental monitoring. But there is one lesson that goes beyond the technology. Great technology is not enough. The real challenge is understanding the problem, proving the value, and showing customers what the technology can actually help them achieve. For Finapp, that means turning real time environmental data into actionable insights, from helping farmers make better irrigation decisions with Fin4Crop to monitoring water availability across large areas. Science may be where the journey starts. Impact is where it matters. Thank you to Chris and Plucky Bamboo for having Angelo and for the great conversation! 🎧 Catch the full episode: Youtube: youtu.be/avcTAfq9A4U Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Fb… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #Finapp #ClimateTech #DeepTech #CosmicRayNeutronSensing #CRNS #Agriculture #Fin4Crop #WaterManagement #ClimateInnovation #Podcast
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Ever wondered how you can measure water hidden in soil or buried under snow, without digging or drilling? Finapp's technology does it by reading cosmic rays. Cosmic rays from space constantly hit the Earth's atmosphere, creating a shower of fast neutrons that rain down toward the ground. Water is very good at trapping and slowing these neutrons. So imagine 10 fast neutrons arrive, and only 5 slow neutrons come back out. Where did the other 5 go? They got absorbed by water in the soil. Our probe counts what comes back, and the fewer neutrons it sees, the more water is down there. ☀️ In summer, this tells us how much moisture is in the soil across a wide area. No need to dig, no need to guess. ❄️ In winter, the same idea works for snow. It tells us how much water is locked away in the snowpack, which matters a lot for managing water supply later in the year. One sensor. No digging. Real time water data, every season. #Finapp #SoilMoisture #SnowWaterEquivalent #AgTech #WaterManagement #CRNS
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☀️ Summer is here. Do you know when and how much to irrigate? Efficient irrigation starts with knowing what is happening in the soil. 💧 The Finapp probe continuously monitors soil moisture at field scale, providing real-time insights into water availability. 📊 Through the Fin4Crop portal, this data is combined with weather information and forecasts to help farmers make smarter irrigation decisions. 🌱 When to irrigate? 💧 How much water to apply? 📈 How will soil moisture evolve in the coming days? With Fin4Crop, farmers can turn real-time field data into actionable irrigation decisions, helping optimize water use while supporting healthy crop growth. Because smart irrigation means giving crops **the right amount of water, at the right time**. #Finapp #Fin4Crop #SmartAgriculture #PrecisionAgriculture #Irrigation #SoilMoisture #WaterManagement #SustainableAgriculture #AgTech #CRNS
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📍 We are here! Finapp is attending the National Environmental Monitoring Conference (NEMC) in St. Louis, Missouri! We are excited to connect with experts and professionals from across the environmental monitoring community and share how Finapp's Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing technology can support innovative approaches to large-scale environmental monitoring. 🌍 Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for the future of environmental monitoring! #Finapp #NEMC #EnvironmentalMonitoring #EnvironmentalScience #CRNS #CosmicRayNeutronSensing #WaterManagement #SoilMoisture
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🎤 Finapp Microphone – Episode 10 Meet Arianna Businaro Sales & Jr. Business Development Specialist, Arianna joined Finapp six months ago. As a child, she dreamed of becoming the next Hannah Montana. Today, with a background in International Relations, she helps build global partnerships that support meaningful environmental projects. Since joining Finapp, she has discovered the true value of teamwork and enjoys collaborating with people from around the world on initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable future, including expanding Early Warning Systems worldwide. Her advice to her younger self? Try everything, travel, learn, and never stop growing. What makes her proud to be part of Finapp is the passion everyone shares for the company's mission and the real impact our technology creates. Stay tuned for the next episode. #Finapp #FinappMicrophone #TeamFinapp #CRNS
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🌧️ From rainfall to risk prevention. Fin4Slide is Finapp’s site-specific early warning service designed to assess the risk of surface landslides and mudflows up to 72 hours in advance. By combining real-time, large-scale soil moisture measurements from Finapp’s CRNS probes with rainfall data, historical events, and site-specific weather forecasts, Fin4Slide provides a more precise understanding of how local conditions may contribute to landslide risk. The result? More targeted alerts, better-informed decisions, and valuable time to act before a potential event occurs. #Finapp #CRNS #Fin4Slide #Environmentalmonitoring #earlywarning #sitespecific
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We are proud to announce the installation of a new Finapp Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing (CRNS) probe in the Czech Republic as part of the RUR (Region univerzitě, univerzita regionu) project led by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. Our CRNS technology provides continuous, non-invasive soil moisture monitoring across several hectares, delivering representative data that supports drought assessment, landscape management, and climate adaptation. The newly installed station will contribute to improving water monitoring and advancing research on resilient landscapes. Learn more about the project: 🔗 rur.fzp.czu.cz/en Project details: 🔗 rur.fzp.czu.cz/en/r-21119-ab… A big thank you to the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, for the collaboration and shared commitment to advancing environmental monitoring and sustainable water management. Photo credit: Tomáš Junek, FŽP ČZU Praha. #Finapp #CRNS #SoilMoisture #ClimateAdaptation #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalMonitoring #Research #Innovation #CzechRepublic #PrecisionAgriculture
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Smarter irrigation starts with better knowledge of what is happening beneath the surface. This week, Finapp joined McCain Foods' technical field day on precision irrigation, bringing together growers, agronomists, and industry experts to explore how data-driven decisions can improve water management. During the event, we showcased how our Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing (CRNS) technology delivers continuous, non-invasive soil moisture monitoring across large areas and down to approximately 50 cm depth, providing a representative view of root-zone water availability. By measuring where crops actually access water, our technology helps farmers optimize irrigation, improve water use efficiency, and support more sustainable agricultural practices. A big thank you to McCain Foods and Osiris Agriculture for organizing this valuable technical exchange, and to everyone who joined us in the field. ------------------------ Une irrigation plus intelligente commence par une meilleure compréhension de ce qui se passe sous la surface. Cette semaine, Finapp a participé à une journée technique organisée par McCain Foods sur l'irrigation de précision, réunissant producteurs, agronomes et experts du secteur afin d'explorer comment les décisions basées sur les données peuvent améliorer la gestion de l'eau. À cette occasion, nous avons présenté notre technologie Cosmic Ray Neutron Sensing (CRNS), qui permet un suivi continu et non invasif de l'humidité des sols sur de grandes surfaces et jusqu'à environ 50 cm de profondeur, offrant une vision représentative de l'eau disponible dans la zone racinaire. En mesurant l'eau réellement accessible aux cultures, notre technologie aide les agriculteurs à optimiser l'irrigation, à améliorer l'efficacité de l'utilisation de l'eau et à promouvoir des pratiques agricoles plus durables. Un grand merci à McCain Foods et à Osiris Agriculture pour l'organisation de cette journée d'échanges techniques, ainsi qu'à toutes les personnes présentes sur le terrain. Edoardo Grandino #Finapp #AgricultureDePrécision #IrrigationIntelligente #HumiditéDesSols #CRNS #GestionDeLEau #AgricultureDurable #AgTech #Innovation
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#Finappedia is Finapp’s very own dictionary, designed to help anyone explore and understand the world of Finapp. It gathers key terms, concepts, and technologies used within Finapp, making it easy for employees, partners, and enthusiasts to learn the language of the company and stay up to date with its innovations. Essentially, it is your go-to reference to navigate the Finapp universe. This week’s words are: muons, snow pillows, soil moisture, soil texture. #Finapp #CRNS #Finappedia
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