GHIVA Progettazione CAD

About Us

017-NOW operates as the management structure for the KGM1 research project in the field of Airborne Wind Energy.
The Project Today

The project has led to the development of two prototypes, the latest of which has reached a TRL 5–6 level of technological maturity.

Future Developments

For the subsequent phases, the establishment of a dedicated startup is planned, aimed at scalability, industrialization, and market access through the progressive acquisition of competencies, technological assets, and capital.


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Our Team

The project’s approach is to keep fixed costs as low as possible from the early stages up to TRL 6. The team will be formalized at the startup launch.

GHIVA Team Structure
Marco Ghivarello

Marco Ghivarello

Founder & Project Leader

Industrial Designer, active since 1985 in the automotive, aeronautics and energy sectors. Gliding and paragliding pilot. Founder of M.G. Design Srl and GHIVA Progettazione CAD. Creator of the KGM1 – Airborne Wind Energy research project.

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Luca Ghivarello

Luca Ghivarello

Flight Test Expert

Aerospace Engineer, Loadmaster and aircraft systems instructor (C-27J, EFA) at Leonardo S.p.A.

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Sandro La Marca

Sandro La Marca

Hardware / Software Engineer

7 years of experience in the Airborne Wind Energy sector. Deep know-how in Airborne Wind Energy.

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Carin Eve Cole

Carin Eve Cole

Business Development

Master’s Degree in EU International Studies and Regulation. Bachelor’s Degree in Science with a double major in Computer Science & Business.

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