Where
founders grow.

240
startups supported

635
entrepreneurs involved

€50M+
funds raised

200+
jobs created

Our acceleration and pre-acceleration programs

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.

Pre-Acceleration.

From Idea to Minimum Viable Product (MVP): our pre-acceleration program aims to turn disruptive ideas into viable businesses.
Designed for teams of at least two people at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, the program lasts 3 months (mainly online) and is intended for those looking to launch an early-stage startup. Participants will have access to a series of workshops on various topics (such as market assessment, business model development, MVP design, and financial planning) as well as personalized mentoring.

Acceleration.

From Prototype to Product-Market Fit: our acceleration program is designed to help you refine your product, validate your business model, and get ready for fundraising.
Targeted at teams of at least two people with some market validation experience, the program provides hands-on support to grow your early-stage startup. Over 4 months, primarily in person in Milan, you'll have access to specialized mentoring, consulting in product, legal, UX/UI, and digital marketing, as well as a network of investors. The program includes an €80,000 investment in your startup through a convertible note.

10
Jul
2025 A Transformative Journey into Entrepreneurship

From 466 applicants to 66 selected and 36 who reached the end: the Future Founders Program has just wrapped up. But who are the aspiring entrepreneurs who made it through, and how did this journey transform them? Let’s hear their words.

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 – 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.

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.

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.

Startup
Portfolio

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.

DISCOVER THE STARTUPS IN OUR PORTFOLIO

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.