B4i - Bocconi for innovation
2026-09-02b4i.unibocconi.it
Overview
What they do
B4i - Bocconi for innovation is Bocconi University's entrepreneurial hub that supports early-stage founders with acceleration and pre-acceleration programs. It offers a 4‑month acceleration program to help startups move from prototype to product-market fit, including a dedicated workspace in its Milan office and a €50,000 investment via a convertible note. B4i also runs a 3‑month pre-acceleration training program to turn early-stage business ideas into minimum viable products, open to aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. In addition, it fosters an entrepreneurial culture through community activities and events involving students, investors, alumni, and other ecosystem players.
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What they look for
Focuses on early-stage startups at prototype or idea stage through structured pre-acceleration and acceleration programs, open to innovators from any location or sector and centered around in-person participation in its Milan hub.
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Stage
Pre-seed, Seed
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Sectors
AI, SaaS, Climate, Healthcare, Edtech, Consumer, Food and agriculture, Deeptech, Media, Mobility and logistics
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Based
Milan, IT
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Sources
2026-09-02b4i.unibocconi.itBuilding on the unique experience, know-how and legacy of our business school, B4i aims at…
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