The future
grows here

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.

23
MAR
2021

Il Diritto per le startup e l’innovazione grazie al servizio “Legal Clinics” di B4i
Alcuni dei più importanti studi legali d’Italia, insieme agli studenti del 4° anno del corso di Laurea in Giurisprudenza dell’Università Bocconi, supportano le startup accelerate di B4i negli aspetti legali connessi con l’avvio di una startup innovativa.
10
MAR
2021

B4i - Bocconi for innovation: annunciate le 19 startup che entrano a far parte del terzo programma di Accelerazione e Pre-Accelerazione dell'Università Bocconi di Milano
Complessivamente sono state 280 le candidature pervenute, il 20% in più della precedente ‘Bocconi for Innovation Startup Call’. Coinvolti oltre 560 fondatori di startup, di cui il 13% internazionali.
18
JAN
2021

JiPay: B4i - Bocconi for innovation’s pre-accelerated startup has raised US$110,000 and is preparing for launch in Singapore
After completing B4i’s pre-acceleration programme and a successful fundraise, JiPay is moving forward with development and preparing for the launch of its first product.
9
DEC
2020

Tra tecnologia e diritto, l'esperienza Legal clinics di B4i
Alcuni dei più importanti studi legali forniscono supporto legale alle startup selezionate da Bocconi for innovation insieme agli studenti del corso di laurea in giurisprudenza che possono così mettere in pratica quanto appreso in aula.
9
NOV
2020

Aperta la terza “B4i - Bocconi for Innovation Startup Call” dal 9 novembre al 7 gennaio 2021
Per le startup selezionate 30 mila euro e un percorso di accelerazione della durata di quattro mesi con mentor e servizi dedicati.
5
OCT
2020

B4i - Bocconi for innovation: annunciate le 6 startup che entrano a far parte del secondo programma di accelerazione dell'Università Bocconi di Milano
Un supporto economico e un percorso di accelerazione di quattro mesi a Cargoful, Conviv, Ein Fintech, Green Games, Mapo Tapo e Quick Algorithm Analytics.
22
SEP
2020

[Webinar] Startup e investimenti: cosa cercano gli investitori in un mondo trasformato dal Covid?
Ne parla il Rettore di Università Bocconi Gianmario Verona insieme a IIT - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, partner istituzionale di B4i - Bocconi for innovation.
6
AUG
2020

B4i Demo Day - Spring 2020: final pitch and 1to1 with investors for the 5 startups accelerated by B4i
The first B4i Demo Day for the Spring 2020 batch of the acceleration program took place in live streaming on Wednesday July 29th 2020.
16
JUL
2020

What are the requirements to be defined one sustainable startup?
Sustainability identifies an articulated concept that incorporates multiple dimensions: environmental, social, governance.
8
JUN
2020

Startcup Lombardia lancia la nuova edizione. Domande fino al 15 luglio
Startcup Lombardia mette in palio un montepremi di 125.000 euro per nuove imprese nei settori dell’ICT, Lifescience, ...Startupitalia.eu
5
JUN
2020

Executive Video-Chat Live: Innovation and entrepreneurship in times of Covid19
Bocconi University's Rector Gianmario Verona meets Diego Piacentini (Senior Advisor KKR and other things) and Saeed Amidi (CEO, Plug and Play)...UniBocconi Youtube channel
28
MAY
2020

Bocconi e Plug and Play: insieme nel programma B4i - Bocconi for innovation per creare un ponte per le startup tra l’Italia e la Silicon Valley
E in B4i - Bocconi for innovation è pronta la seconda ‘Bocconi for Innovation Startup Call’ dal 3 giugno...
14
MAY
2020

Bold is a way of life: Endelea presents the new collection
Large and feminine volumes with African prints as protagonists: Endelea’s 2020 collection has arrived.
26
APR
2020

Ecco le prime 5 startup scelte dal programma Bocconi for innovation
Bocconi for innovation, il progetto dell’Università Bocconi che è stato lanciato a dicembre 2019 e di cui abbiamo scritto nel dettaglio...Startpbusiness.it

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.

See all startups

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 and Università Statale di Milano

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

Young and dynamic coordination group, high profile professional speakers and diversified and proactive team of startuppers. Thanks to this contamination of experiences I have transformed my business idea into a scalable and sustainable business model.

Massimo Babbi, Audit Colony

Institutional partners

Operational partners