We select ambitious founders and startups from all over the world to join our pre-acceleration and acceleration programs. Backed by Bocconi’s ecosystem, we empower enterprising individuals with any educational background and business experience to develop their entrepreneurial potential and make a meaningful impact on society.
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. Over 240 startups have taken part in our acceleration and pre-acceleration programs.
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.
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.
Daniele Calvo Pollino, Mapo Tapo