Applications are now open for Startcup Lombardia 2025, the competition organised by Lombardy's Universities and University Incubators, promoted by the Lombardy Region and MUSA Scarl, with the aim of fostering the birth of new high-potential companies, born, hosted or connected to Lombardy's Universities and Incubators.
This year startups can apply to Startcup Lombardia in the following verticals: ICT & Services, Industrial Technologies, Life Sciences & Medtech, Cleantech & Energy, Sustainability, Social Impact, Lombardia Style.
The total prize money is €155,000, divided into six prizes. In addition, there are two special prizes provided by Autogrill and Thales Alenia Space.
Participation is free of charge and the following can apply
- Aspiring entrepreneurs (students, PhD students, researchers, professors, alumni within 36 months of graduation) belonging to the Organising Committee entities (including all partner universities in Lombardy);
- Teams composed of aspiring entrepreneurs and other subjects;
- Incorporated companies (S.r.l. or S.p.A.) from 1 January 2025, with headquarters or future operational headquarters in Lombardy.
Applications for Startcup Lombardia must be submitted by 5 September 2025 via the portal: Lombardia Startup Competition 2025.
The complete regulations are available here: https://startcuplombardia.it/regolamento/