These technologies are considered transversal to technology transfer to companies belonging to the driving sectors of the economy of the metropolitan city of Florence (Food, Tourism and Fashion).
Applications expire on May 31st 2025.
Italian lifestyle accelerator program 2025
The acceleration program for start-ups that promotes excellence and strengthens the innovation ecosystem in the Florence area. The program will take place within the Nana Bianca accelerator, at the Granaio dell’Abbondanza premises in Florence.
Description of the Italian Lifestyle program
Realized by Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, CR Foundation Florence, Nana Bianca and Foundation for Research and Innovation of the University of Florence, Italian Lifestyle Acceleration Program is dedicated to the search for innovative start-ups and SMEs, research groups and university spin-offs that offer digital solutions in the tourism, fashion and food&beverage sectors.
The program focuses on the support of innovative digital enterprises and opportunities for integration and synergic work with companies with an open innovation perspective. A 12-week acceleration path with a strong socio-economic impact that will see the selected start-ups grow through mentorship, training and networking in a dedicated high-level space in Florence.
Target
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data analysis
- Blockchain
- Cyber security
- Augmented reality and virtual reality
- 5G e Internet of Things
- Circular Economy
- Sustainability
Timeline
30 JANUARY 2025 - 31 MAY 2025
22/01/25 - 31/05/25
Candidate Collection
SEPTEMBER 2025
09/25
Program Kick off
DECEMBER 2025
12/25
End of the program
DECEMBER 2025
12/25
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