After two successful years, we are pleased to announce the third annual edition of CALL4INNOVIT! Italian startups and SMEs now have the opportunity to participate in a unique initiative connecting the Italian innovation ecosystem with Silicon Valley.
The key themes of the 2025 edition:
- Game Development, Immersive Technologies e Metaverse
- Space Economy
- Life Sciences, Biotech and Longevity
- FashionTech e BeautyTech
- Hardware, Robotics, IoT e Smart Manufacturing
- CleanTech, AgriFoodTech e Blue Economy
Applications for all these categories are now officially open!
Deadlines for applications
• First deadline: 29 January 2025 – dedicated to projects related to Game Development, AR/VR/MR, Metaverse and the “Startup Bootcamp”, an open call for startups of any technological sector.
The other deadlines will be distributed throughout 2025.
What the programme offers
Selected start-ups and SMEs will have access to:
- · A two-week online mentoring and orientation programme, aimed at preparing companies for international growth.
- · An intensive acceleration program in San Francisco that includes workshops, mentoring sessions and high-level networking opportunities within the Bay Area innovation ecosystem.
Participation costs
Thanks to institutional support, membership is free. Participants will only be required to cover travel and accommodation costs in San Francisco.
How to apply
Visit https://www.call4innovitsf.com/ to submit your application and find out more about the selection process.
