Lombardy Embraces the Future with Startup Competitions
Startup Competition Lombardia Restarts, Acknowledged as the "Premier League" of Emerging Businesses
Breaking it down: A three-part contest extravaganza! Meet the world of innovative startups, sponsored by Lombardy's Economic Development Councilor, Guido Guidesi. This trio of competitions includes "StartCup Lombardia," "Green Chemistry Lombardia for a Sustainable Future," and the fresh "Sustainable and Safe Construction." These exciting events are part of the "Startup Days" project, an annual November event fostering connections within the Lombard innovation network.
Guidesi: Empowering the Pioneers of Progress
Guidesi shares his vision: "We want to offer Lombardy as a fertile ground for anyone with innovative dreams, where their ideas can grow and thrive. Through initiatives like 'Startup Days,' we're focused on nurturing and executing winning ideas, transforming them into economic wellbeing and job expansion. Since we lead in innovative startups, our mission isn't just to maintain our top spot but to fortify it—continuing to be a beacon of inventive possibilities."
The Incredible Three
StartCup Lombardia — The 23rd and Counting Edition!
In its 23rd round, "StartCup Lombardia" – a meet-up of Lombard universities and university incubators – sees the birth of businesses and rakes in a combined total of 52 million euros in investments. The event is backed by Lombardy and Musa, with a grand prize of 175,000 euros provided by the region. The 2024 edition welcomed 114 applications, involving 373 individuals, and offered approximately 155,000 euros in funds.
Sustainable and Safe Construction — a Brand-new Contest!
Lombardy, in collaboration with universities, university incubators, and Musa, launches the "Sustainable and Safe Construction" contest, aiming to boost the innovation of startups in the construction sector. The competition offers a 150,000 euro prize pool for the six most promising ideas.
Green Chemistry Lombardia for a Sustainable Future — Back for Round Two!
The "Green Chemistry Lombardia for a Sustainable Future" program—a venture of Lombardy and Federated Innovation @Mind—is set to encourage the development of sustainable companies in response to the chemical industry's challenges. Six prizes worth 150,000 euros each will be awarded to the winning concepts.
Stay tuned for further developments in the Lombard world of startups! To learn more about the upcoming events, keep an eye on official announcements from the Region of Lombardy.
Other industries can benefit from Lombardy's financial support and business networking opportunities, as demonstrated by the success of StartCup Lombardia, Sustainable and Safe Construction, and Green Chemistry Lombardia. These competitions not only offer funding but also provide a platform for startups to showcase their innovative ideas and connect with potential investors.
