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.

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