How does Start IT Up work?

Selection Process

Every month, the best startups will be chosen to be featured on this website in a premium location under the ‘Startup Pool of Excellence’ section. This will provide selected startups the opportunity to share their business stories to a wider audience and be promoted globally by the ‘BeIT’ campaign.

Rewards

Selected startups will also benefit from customised rewards, some of which include the following:

• Access to the ITA Global Startup Programme, which allows chosen start-ups to participate in top-tier Accelerator Programmes across the globe. All expenses for one participant will be reimbursed (acceleration cost, travel, accomodation, insurance, etc);
• Tickets to the most prestigious startup events, such as MWC in Barcelona, CES in Las Vegas, Collision in Toronto, and VivaTech in Paris. One participant's travel and lodging expenses will be provided;
• Access to the ITA and Invitalia-managed ‘Invest in Italy’ initiative, which will assist chosen entrepreneurs in connecting with international stakeholders such as investors and corporates;
• Participation in the Start IT Up initiative's ‘Demo Day - Final Event’, which will take place in June at The Hub of LVenture Group. Selected startups will pitch in front of an audience of international investors, corporations, and organisations;