Launching a startup in Italy isn’t just about building a product. It’s about having the right support from day one—mentorship, local compliance, investor exposure, and connections that matter. That’s where Italy’s startup incubators and accelerators come in. And that’s exactly where we help.
We work directly with founders and startup teams who are looking to plug into the right ecosystem. Whether you’re already in Italy or expanding from abroad, we make sure you’re connected to the programs that can actually make a difference—not just big names with no traction.
We Guide You Through Italy’s Startup System—Start to Finish
The startup ecosystem in Italy is strong—but not always obvious. There are over 200 incubators and accelerators, but not all are active, funded, or suitable for foreign-backed ventures.
Our role is to take your startup goals and match them with the best-suited Italian programs. We handle the paperwork, pitch refinement, program outreach, and local compliance so your entry is smooth and your growth is re
What We Do (Real Startup-Focused Services That Get Results)
💼 Match You with the Right Incubators and Accelerators
You don’t need a list—you need a partner who knows which incubators and accelerators are actually active, funded, and relevant to your sector. We research, vet, and connect you directly.
✅ Example: A fintech startup from Singapore was matched with Fin+Tech Accelerator in Milan. We introduced the founders, prepped the application, and helped them lock in an equity-backed spot in the cohort.
📝 Build Application Files That Get Noticed
Incubators and accelerators in Italy get hundreds of applications. We help make yours stand out—with a localised pitch deck, founder resume files, and business model validation that speaks the language of Italian venture teams.
✅ Example: A Dutch founder applied to the wrong category with no market-fit section. We rebuilt the deck and positioned it for I3P in Turin—and it was accepted in the first review.
🧠 Support with Market Entry Planning
Joining an accelerator means little if you don’t understand the legal, fiscal, and cultural landscape of Italian business. We guide your setup—whether you need to register a company, obtain a codice fiscale, or set up a local team.
✅ Example: A US-based wellness startup was accepted into the Bocconi for Innovation program. We managed their SRL formation, VAT setup, and fiscal rep paperwork all before cohort kickoff.
🤝 Introduce You to Active Investors and Mentors
We don’t just place you—we stay involved. Our network includes VCs, advisors, and innovation consultants who engage with early-stage founders. We’ll introduce you once you’ve passed our screening process.
✅ Example: A female-led AI company got post-accelerator funding after we connected them with Milan-based angels who focus on deep tech.
🛂 Help With Visa + Immigration Requirements for Founders
Many incubators will accept foreign founders—but they won’t help with the visa. We manage your startup visa, self-employment permit, or partnership registration so you’re legally allowed to build and grow in Italy.
✅ Example: An Indian co-founder needed a startup visa to join his Italian partner. We structured their startup file with the Chamber of Commerce and completed his permit before day one of the program.
Startup Incubator and Accelerator Services in Italy
We’ve helped founders connect with real, operating programs across Italy’s startup hubs—Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna, Naples, and more.
Here’s what makes our service different:
- We only recommend active programs—not ones that died during COVID
- We check the investor links, mentor availability, and cohort deliverables
- We prep your file to match Italian startup visa regulations
- We coordinate company formation if you need a legal entity to qualify
We don’t throw you into an application system—we walk your file to the right desks.
Why Founders Choose to Work With Us
- 🎯 We don’t send you lists—we send your file to the right contacts
- 🧾 We align your pitch with both investor logic and visa requirements
- 🧠 Our team includes commercialisti, immigration pros, and pitch deck experts
- 📍 We know the differences between programs—some give cash, some take equity, some do nothing
- 💬 We stay with you before, during, and after the cohort
Founder Outcomes That Speak for Themselves
- ✅ A mobility startup joined the EIT Urban Mobility Accelerator with our support. We helped with partner registration, matched them with a fiscal rep, and handled ongoing grant reporting.
- ✅ A cleantech team from Canada got into H-FARM after we introduced them to the program head. We coached them on how to position their IP in line with Italian green investment priorities.
- ✅ A solo founder was rejected twice from local incubators. We helped him restructure into a team model, secure a letter of intent from a Milan logistics partner, and got him accepted into PoliHub.
- ✅ A cross-border ecommerce startup joined G2 Startups in Rome after we ran a startup visa review and set up an Italian SRL to match the application requirements.
FAQs – Actual Questions Founders Ask
Incubators tend to help earlier-stage ideas with no product yet. Accelerators usually look for MVP-ready startups and offer access to funding and investors.
Yes—but it’s better to target 2–3 relevant ones than to spam 15. We help you narrow down where you actually stand a chance and how to adapt your pitch.
Not usually. Most focus on product and market. We’ll take care of the visa and legal work so your place in the program isn’t at risk.
No. Some offer workspace and mentorship only. Others offer €25K–€100K in pre-seed cash. We’ll help you avoid wasting time on the wrong ones.
Some do, some don’t. We’ll tell you case by case. If it’s required, we’ll form your SRL or SRLS with local documents that meet Chamber of Commerce rules.
Italy’s Startup Ecosystem Has a Lot to Offer—If You Know Where to Look
There are programs in Italy that help startups scale. But most founders don’t know which ones are active, relevant, or worth their time. That’s where we come in.
👉 Let us get your startup into the right program, with the right pitch, and the right setup to make it count.
