The application form must be filled only in English and made from the button below:
The call is open to:
Research or Entrepreneurial Teams composed of at least two members with an innovative business idea and the ambition to establish a start-up;
Companies already operating in the market that are developing new business projects with the potential to become innovative start-ups (corporate spin-offs) in the short term;
Start-ups and University Spin-Offs established for no more than 3 years.
For further informations, read the full text of the call here (Italian version)
What is
Start Pitch?
12
Selected proposals to participate*
Pitch
5 minutes
Q&A
3 minutes
*Evaluated on the potential for growth and social and environmental impact.
All proposals must highlight how they match the goals of The UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.
Opportunities and Award
The 12 best proposals will have access to the following opportunities:
Networking
Business Matching
One-to-One meetings
Strategic partnerships
The Winner will be granted access to a support program valued at €20,000
The selected proposals for Start Pitch must ensure the presence of at least one team member at the Converging Skills conference on 27 and 28 May 2025.
20 May 2025
Selection results
For further information or clarifications: convergingskills@unipi.it