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B4i selects the most innovative ideas and the startups with the greatest potential to help them grow and succeed by investing the experience, knowledge, time and resources of the wider Bocconi community.

13
Sep
2023 B4i - Bocconi for innovation main partner di TechChill Milano 2023

B4i - Bocconi for innovation annuncia la II edizione di TechChill Milano 2023, appuntamento internazionale dedicato al mondo dell’innovazione. Dal 25 al 27 settembre, investitori, imprenditori ed esperti di tecnologia si incontreranno per condividere esperienze, dare voce ad aziende innovative e intraprendere nuove collaborazioni.
28
Jul
2023 Acceleration and Pre-acceleration Demo Days officially concluded B4i - Bocconi for innovation VII Batch.

Demo Days were the end of an intense journey and an occasion for B4i community to acknowledge the achievements reached by the selected accelerated and pre-accelerated startups during the VII Batch.
22
Jun
2023 Over € 2.3 billion is the capital raised by Italian VCs: details from Italian Tech Alliance research

(Originally published on Scaleupitaly)

According to Italian Tech Alliance – the Italian association of venture capital, innovation investors, and innovative startups and SMEs – Italian venture capital funds have raised € 2.372 billion since 2013.

The research was conducted by analysing data on the capital raised by Italian Management Companies – SGR – (or equivalent) from 2013 to the present to understand the origin of the resources that have fuelled the technology market over the past decade.

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10
May
2023 B4i - Bocconi for innovation officially launches its 8th Startup Call

B4i - Bocconi for innovation officially launches its 8th Startup Call opening the applications for the next programs that will begin in September.

Aspiring participants can apply by June 25th.
09
May
2023 Interview with Nadia Neytcheva, Co-Founder of Doctors In Italy, and Nico Valenti Gatto, Operating Director of B4i

(Originally published on Scaleupitaly)

Nadia Neytcheva is the CEO and Co-Founder of Doctors In Italy, the digital marketplace that makes it easy for everyone to find a local English-speaking doctor while travelling or living in Italy.

Nico Valenti Gatto is the Operating Director of B4i – Bocconi for Innovation, the pre-acceleration, acceleration and corporate entrepreneurship platform of Bocconi University.

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20
Apr
2023 B4i - Bocconi for innovation annuncia le 25 startup entrate a far parte del settimo programma di pre-accelerazione e accelerazione dell'Università Bocconi di Milano.

Sono ripartiti i programmi per le startup selezionate da B4i - Bocconi for innovation, la piattaforma di pre-accelerazione, accelerazione e corporate entrepreneurship dell'Università Bocconi di Milano. 

Le startup del settimo programma di accelerazione sono Crqlar, Guidoio, Hdemie, KOOL, Microx, NUBO e SLY. 18 le startup selezionate per il programma di pre-accelerazione.

29
Nov
2022 B4i - Bocconi for innovation: annunciate le 21 startup che entrano a far parte del sesto programma di accelerazione e pre-accelerazione dell'Università Bocconi di Milano

Drype, Holifya, Hotiday, Keikibu, Proteso, TerraViva sono le nuove startup che entreranno a far parte del percorso di accelerazione.
15 le startup selezionate per il programma di pre-accelerazione.
Aperte fino all’8 gennaio 2023 le candidature per la nuova “Bocconi for innovation Startup Call”
13
Oct
2022 Qodeup, La Rivoluzione Qrcode Per La Ristorazione, Chiude Un Round Seed Da €2,5 Milioni Con The Techshop

Il Fondo specializzato nel B2B annuncia il suo quarto investimento, puntando sulla bresciana Qodeup

La fintech accelerata nel 2021 da B4i – Bocconi for innovation ha lanciato una suite software per ristoranti indipendenti e catene che consente ai clienti di accedere attraverso qrcode a un menu dinamico e di effettuare il pagamento dal tavolo

Il mercato italiano della ristorazione con servizio al tavolo è costituito da circa 185.000 ristoranti, con un transato cashless che supera i 16 miliardi di euro ed è in forte crescita

133


startups supported

424


entrepreneurs involved

€15M


funds raised

90+


jobs created

We support and train
innovative entrepreneurs

We select business ideas and startups that propose innovative solutions to real market needs to join our Pre-Acceleration and Acceleration programs. As a participant, you will be supported to develop and unleash the full potential of your project through training, mentorship, coaching, networking opportunities and capital investments. Project applications to B4i programs are open twice a year.
Furthermore, our Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship Center offers innovation services dedicated to corporates, SMEs and startups.

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 €30k investment.

Best for innovative startups in a growing market

Corporate Innovation

Support to startups through the Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship Center: programs, services, trainings, contests and more.

Best for corporates, SMEs, startups

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

Starting from the Bocconi University ecosystem, we open the way for enterprising individuals to develop their entrepreneurial potential and make a meaningful impact on society.

We stimulate employment by supporting the entrepreneurial community with university education and also with relevant skills, capital, and services. We contribute to creating a fertile ground for entrepreneurship by matching technical talent with the right business, managerial and legal skills. In pursuing our mission, we put in place values, expertise and networks of relationships that distinguish our identity.

About us

Business meets Tech

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

Corporate Connections

Support to startups by Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship Center and Bocconi corporate partners during and after the programs

Best in Class Coaching

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

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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