A call to join a free training programme and gain:
- project-development skills
- the ability to work in teams, analyse and solve problems, and communicate effectively
- knowledge in economic and financial planning, marketing, fundraising, and intellectual property
The call includes two categories:
- Call for Ideas – For emerging ideas. It selects the most promising project proposals, even at a very early stage, and guides them through a dedicated growth path
- Call for Startup – For already established startups. It selects the most innovative ventures, which will have a reserved exhibition space during the Startup Day event
Why participate
- Gain both general and specialised knowledge through tools and hands-on activities tailored to your project
- Receive support in developing your idea all the way to the final presentation at Startup Day
- Follow a personalised path with training sessions and one-to-one mentoring from experienced professionals
- Expand your network with valuable contacts to strengthen your project through collaborations, companies, and investment opportunities
- Have the competencies you acquire officially recognised in your Diploma Supplement
How to apply
The 2025-26 call was published on 2 December 2025.
Read the call and the attached documents, then submit your project by 1 pm on 2nd February 2026.
Learn why it might interest you
Join the presentation event on 10 December at 16:30, either online or in person in Bologna, Via Ugo Foscolo 7.
The session—held in Italian with supporting materials in English—will give you a detailed overview of the programme and the participation process. It will be followed by a talk on entrepreneurship and innovation by Professor Laura Toschi, President of Almacube and Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management at the University of Bologna.
Register online.
Info
For questions or clarifications about the call: kto.imprenditorialita@unibo.it
For technical issues with the online application: cesia.ricerca@unibo.it or 051/2080254
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