Where
founders grow.

240
startups supported

635
entrepreneurs involved

€50M+
funds raised

200+
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 €80k investment.
Best for innovative startups in a growing market

17
Jun
2025 Riccardo Osti’s playbook for early-stage founders

Riccardo Osti, co-founder of Wonderflow, shared insights from his decade-long entrepreneurial journey, from developing an AI-powered platform in Amsterdam to securing €21 million in funding.

09
Jun
2025 Founders on Founders: navigating the early days of startup life

A look inside the B4i ecosystem and the early days of startup life, through the voices of the founders of Brix Supply and Revivo.

29
May
2025 Interview with Davide Labolani, CEO of HIRO Robotics

A chat with Davide Labolani, Co-Founder and CEO of HIRO Robotics, a deeptech startup developing waste treatment solutions merging robotics and machine vision.

14
May
2025 Cosmico: how rethinking remote work turned into a €12M business

Francesco Marino, Founder & CEO of Cosmico, shares the key lessons from scaling a remote-first talent platform.

08
May
2025 B4i XII Startup Call – Applications are open! Join our Pre-Acceleration and Acceleration programs.

B4i - Bocconi for innovation officially launches its 12th Startup Call applications for the upcoming Pre-Acceleration and Acceleration programs starting in September 2025. Aspiring participants can apply until June 22nd.

08
May
2025 B4i XII Startup Call – Le candidature sono aperte! Partecipa ai nostri programmi di Accelerazione e Pre-accelerazione

La dodicesima Startup Call di B4i - Bocconi for innovation per i programmi di Accelerazione e Pre-accelerazione che inizieranno a settembre 2025 è ufficialmente aperta! È possibile presentare la propria candidatura entro il 22 giugno 2025.

15
Apr
2025 Pre-Acceleration Journey | Who’s There?

A behind-the-scenes look at our Pre-Acceleration Program, now in its eleventh edition, unveiling the startups and introducing the founders.

14
Apr
2025 Navigating the world of accelerators

There are more than 3.000 accelerators out there. But do they actually help your startup grow? Here's what to look for — and what to avoid.

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.

SEE ALL STARTUPS

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.

ABOUT US

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.