Global Start Up Program 2026

ICE, the Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalization of Italian companies, of which Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center is a partner, organizes the sixth edition of the Global Start Up Program, an integrated international development path reserved for 60 Italian innovative startups engaged in the development of product or service innovations, which intend to strengthen their technical, organizational and financial capabilities with the objective of entering new markets.

During the period abroad, startups will be able to benefit from training moments, mentoring activities, pitching sessions, meetings with potential investors and corporates, and networking events. The objective is to offer companies a growth path that allows them to develop their skills and broaden their perspectives.

Each program will last approximately 4 weeks, to be carried out within the time frame between September and November 2026 at internationally renowned accelerators. The selected startups will participate in mentoring sessions, meetings with investors, networking activities and discussions with global corporates.

The destinations of GSUP 2026 

The 2026 edition will take place in six of the world’s most dynamic innovation hubs: 
● Zurich (Switzerland) – digital health and life science 
● Paris (France) – green tech, cleantech, sustainability, deeptech and industry 5.0 
● Munich (Germany) – artificial intelligence 
● San Diego (United States) – biotech and pharma 
● Singapore – fintech 
● Bangalore (India) – advanced manufacturing