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Submit your application to the Acceleration and Pre-Acceleration programs.

Applications are open to anyone (it is not necessary to be a Bocconi student or alumnus/a) anywhere.

Deadline: January 8th, 2025.

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Where
founders grow.

220

startups supported

569

entrepreneurs involved

€37M+

funds raised

160+

jobs created

An open ecosystem for
innovative entrepreneurs

We select business ideas and startups from anywhere to join our Pre-Acceleration and Acceleration programs. Starting from the Bocconi University ecosystem, we empower enterprising individuals with any educational background and business experience to develop their entrepreneurial potential and make a meaningful impact on society.

Pre-Acceleration.

From idea to Minimum Viable Product: our program to turn disruptive ideas into viable businesses.

Best for first time entrepreneurs, Bocconi recent graduates, alumni and student, corporate teams

Acceleration.

From prototype to product-market fit: focusing on product and customers to grow your startup backed by a €50k investment.

Best for innovative startups in a growing market
13
Dec
2024 Sustainability: cost or investment for startups?

One in five Venture Capital dollars in Europe now goes to sustainability-driven startups. Can this momentum turn ambition into success? With insights from the State of European Tech 2024, we explore the data, trends and strategies shaping the future of the ecosystem. 
04
Dec
2024 Interview with Marco Tricarico, Co-founder of Switcho, on the sale to Mavriq (formerly MutuiOnline)

Marco Tricarico is the Co-Founder and CEO of Switcho, the leading Italian fintech company specialising to expenses management, which was acquired by Mavriq (formerly MutuiOnline) in July 2024. Read the full interview.
(Originally published on Scaleupitaly)
11
Nov
2024 B4i XI Startup Call – Applications are open! Join our Pre-Acceleration and Acceleration programs!

B4i - Bocconi for innovation officially launches its 11th Startup Call applications for the upcoming Pre-Acceleration and Acceleration programs starting in March 2025. Aspiring participants can apply until January 8th. 
11
Nov
2024 B4i XI Startup Call – Le candidature sono aperte! Partecipa ai nostri programmi di Accelerazione e Pre-accelerazione

L’undicesima Startup Call di B4i - Bocconi for innovation per i programmi di Accelerazione e Pre-accelerazione che inizieranno a marzo 2025 è ufficialmente aperta! È possibile presentare la propria candidatura entro l’8 gennaio 2025. 
14
Nov
2024 Building startup with purpose: SoBu's journey through B4i'S pre-acceleration program

SoBu is on a mission to change the way visually impaired children experience play. We met them during B4i'S Batch VIII pre-acceleration program, and now they're taking their first steps towards wider impact - winning awards and validating their idea. Find out more about their journey in this interview with CEO Walter Setti.
25
Jul
2024 Mapo Tapo: the perfect marketplace for outdoor experiences and travel buddies

Mapo Tapo was born out of a real necessity experienced by its co-founders, Daniele Calvo Pollino and Alessia Fontanari.

Let's take a step back in time: it's 2019, and Daniele is working at Amazon in Luxembourg while Alessia is pursuing her MBA in Fontainebleau, France. Both passionate about outdoor life and climbing, they had encountered over the years two common problems faced by anyone who loves this sport.
21
Oct
2024 “The starting line is now”: the state of Venture Capital in Italy

Italy’s startup ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, positioning the country as a rising force in the European tech scene. Yoram Wijngaarde's research for the Italian Tech Week outlines the opportunities and challenges of VC in our country.
16
Oct
2024 Doctorsa: innovating medical assistance for travelers worldwide

Falling ill while traveling can be stressful, especially with language barriers and unfamiliar healthcare systems. Whether it’s a sore throat or a child with a fever, getting medical care can become a logistical nightmare. This is where Doctorsa steps in, offering a reliable way for travelers to access local doctors for urgent online consultations, wherever they are.

Startup
Community

The companies of B4i’s growing startup community operate in a wide range of markets, from medical assistance to AI powered investments, online recruiting, Made in Italy, ethical fashion, food, sustainability and more.

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We are a catalyst
of innovation

Thanks to the vast experience and resources of the international Bocconi community and network, we contribute to creating a fertile ground for entrepreneurship by matching technical talent with the right business, managerial and legal skills.

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Best in Class Coaching

Involvement of Bocconi-level top of the class expertise and high-level operative expertise from the market

Open Ecosystem

Access to the programs open to all innovators with any type of background (it is not necessary to be a Bocconi student or alumni)

Business meets Tech

Strategic partnerships with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Politecnico di Milano, Università Statale di Milano and Università degli Studi di Milano - Bicocca.

About us

"Building a startup is an incredibly challenging journey, and without proper planning, working structure, and tracking system, you are likely to get lost quite easily. B4i gave us the tools to make sure we did not fall into this trap."

Daniele Calvo Pollino, Mapo Tapo

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