# B4i - Bocconi for Innovation

B4i is Bocconi University's startup accelerator based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2019.

## Main Programs
- Acceleration Program: 4-month program with €80,000 investment
- Pre-Acceleration Program: 3-month program, free of charge
- Future Founders Program for aspiring entrepreneurs

## Track Record
- 240+ startups supported since 2020
- €50+ million raised by portfolio startups
- 200+ jobs created
- 4,160+ applications received across all programs

## Focus Sectors
Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, FinTech, MedTech, Fashion Tech, Food Tech, Digital Innovation, Clean Tech, Social Entrepreneurship

## Programs Details
The Acceleration Program is a 4-month full-time structured program requiring daily presence in Milan office. Participants receive €80,000 investment through convertible note, mentorship, legal support, office space, and fundraising assistance.

The Pre-Acceleration Program is a 3-month part-time program with Saturday online sessions, designed for founders with work or study commitments. Includes mentorship, business model development, and MVP guidance.

## Eligibility
Programs are open globally to innovators from any background. No requirement to be Bocconi student or alumni.

## Investment Approach
Early-stage focus, typically seed and pre-seed rounds. Investment of €80,000 in exchange for up to 6% equity option.

## Contact Information
- Email: infob4i@unibocconi.it
- Website: https://www.b4i.unibocconi.it/
- Location: Milan, Italy
- Parent Organization: Bocconi University

## University Partners
Italian Institute of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, University of Milan, University of Milan-Bicocca

## Application Process
Applications open twice yearly through Startup Calls. Selection based on team quality, innovation potential, market opportunity, and scalability.

Last updated: January 2025