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B4i - Bocconi for innovation officially launches its 11th Startup Call applications for the upcoming Pre-Acceleration and Acceleration programs starting in March 2025. Aspiring participants can apply until January 8th. 

L’undicesima Startup Call di B4i - Bocconi for innovation per i programmi di Accelerazione e Pre-accelerazione che inizieranno a marzo 2025 è ufficialmente aperta! È possibile presentare la propria candidatura entro l’8 gennaio 2025. 

SoBu is on a mission to change the way visually impaired children experience play. We met them during B4i'S Batch VIII pre-acceleration program, and now they're taking their first steps towards wider impact - winning awards and validating their idea. Find out more about their journey in this interview with CEO Walter Setti.

Mapo Tapo was born out of a real necessity experienced by its co-founders, Daniele Calvo Pollino and Alessia Fontanari.

Let's take a step back in time: it's 2019, and Daniele is working at Amazon in Luxembourg while Alessia is pursuing her MBA in Fontainebleau, France. Both passionate about outdoor life and climbing, they had encountered over the years two common problems faced by anyone who loves this sport.

Italy’s startup ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, positioning the country as a rising force in the European tech scene. Yoram Wijngaarde's research for the Italian Tech Week outlines the opportunities and challenges of VC in our country.

Falling ill while traveling can be stressful, especially with language barriers and unfamiliar healthcare systems. Whether it’s a sore throat or a child with a fever, getting medical care can become a logistical nightmare. This is where Doctorsa steps in, offering a reliable way for travelers to access local doctors for urgent online consultations, wherever they are.

In our previous community interview, we introduced Mapo Tapo, the startup that connects outdoor sports enthusiasts by organizing sports trips around the world. Today, we’re excited to share that Mapo Tapo has closed a €1.15 million seed round.

The final quarter of 2024 is coming and this period is traditionally that moment of the year when rends that have been developing throughout the year begin to solidify. We already have insights for the next big thing for startups and investors.