Uilo is an Italian digital orientation platform that helps high school students choose their post-graduation path through scientifically validated psychometric tests. The platform matches students' personality profiles with a comprehensive database of university courses, ITS programs, AFAM institutions, and professions, offering personalized recommendations and an AI assistant for deeper exploration.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Italian high school students face immense pressure to decide their future career path at age 18, yet receive little guidance on how to make that decision. Traditional orientation methods rely on generic advice rather than a structured, evidence-based approach, leaving students overwhelmed and uncertain about their options.
Solution
Uilo provides a structured orientation method that combines scientifically validated psychometric tests with one of Italy's most comprehensive databases of educational and professional opportunities. Students complete a series of assessments that build a detailed personal profile, which Uilo then uses to rank university courses, ITS programs, AFAM institutions, and professions by relevance. The platform includes a map-based exploration tool to visualize options by city, and an AI assistant that understands the student's profile to answer specific questions about courses and careers. This approach transforms orientation from guesswork into a data-driven process, helping students make more informed and confident decisions about their future.
Target Audience
Primary users are Italian high school students aged 14-19 who are preparing to choose their post-graduation path, along with their parents who seek more informed guidance. The platform also serves schools and educational institutions looking to provide structured orientation support to their students.
Features
- Psychometric tests validated scientifically, with a dynamic radar visualization that updates in real-time as students answer questions
- One of Italy's most comprehensive databases of university courses, ITS programs, AFAM institutions, and professions, ranked by relevance to the student's profile
- Map-based interface showing educational options by city, allowing students to explore staying local or relocating
- AI assistant ("Uilo") that has access to the student's profile, courses, and job data to provide personalized answers
- Tested with over 200 students across multiple schools in Florence, including ISI Buontalenti, Ginori Conti, and Leonardo Da Vinci
- Platform designed for users aged 14 and above, with data processed in compliance with GDPR and stored on EU-based servers