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B4i Startup Call
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Submit your application to the Acceleration and/or Pre-Acceleration programs.

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

Deadline: June 22, 2025.

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Where
founders grow.

240
startups supported
635
entrepreneurs involved
€47M+
funds raised
180+
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
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.
09
Apr
2025 Startups in the Spotlight | B4i’s Batch XI Founders – Acceleration Program 

February was definitely the "launch" month: we successfully kicked off the first edition of the Future Founders Program, and the eleventh edition of our Pre-Acceleration and Acceleration Program, with 6 amazing new startups joining B4i. It is now time for them to officially present who they are, what they do, and most importantly...why they chose to be here today.
27
Mar
2025 Interview with Gianluca Treu, Co-Founder and CEO of WithLess

WithLess is a startup transforming software management for finance teams, leveraging AI to optimize costs and streamline procurement processes. In the interview, Gianluca shares what inspired him to create the company and discusses future plans for its growth.
26
Mar
2025 Meet the Future’s Founders - first weekend: behind the scenes

Two intense months, 466 candidates, only 15% selected. The Future Founders' selection is complete, and the journey has officially begun for 67 ambitious young talent. Curious to meet them and discover how their first weekend went? 

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.

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.

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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