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Innovation accelerator in AI, big data, clean energy and space economy

Welcome to BoostER, an innovative pre-acceleration programme funded by Emilia-Romagna Region and supported by a network of high-profile partners.

BoostER is the launch pad to turn a startup's vision into a globally successful reality.

BoostER is an initiative conceived, organised and implemented by:

Start-up training

Start-up training

We offer selected start-ups an intensive growth path through business fundamentals training, tailored go-to-market mentorship and technical evaluation with international experts. Trainers and mentors are top managers, professors and leading professionals in technology, finance and marketing. Following an initial assessment, a tailored masterclass programme is designed to equip startups with the most relevant knowledge and insights for their specific needs.

Open Innovation

Open Innovation

We promote open innovation as a tool to foster the growth of start-ups, create synergies between established and emerging companies, and stimulate collaboration and integration of new ideas to accelerate the development of advanced solutions in the most innovative sectors of our time. Through the BoostER network comprising regional authorities, associations, institutions, and relationships built over years of managerial experience by BoostER consultants the programme engages corporates from various industries and backgrounds to support Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives.

International Roadshows & Fundraising

International Roadshows & Fundraising

Through a world-class international network, we help start-ups expand into global markets. By attending international B2B events, we facilitate matchmaking and fundraising.
The current programme includes a Roadshow in Stockholm in May, in partnership with SMAU, and another in Paris in June, promoted by Creative Valley.

An ecosystem of excellence
for start-ups

BoostER is the ideal springboard for start-ups to experience unprecedented pre-acceleration:

  • Bullet 100% free and equity free programme
  • Bullet 360° business support
  • Bullet International network
  • Bullet Labs with 4.0 technologies
  • Bullet Media impact
  • Bullet Personalised mentoring
  • Bullet Innovative workspaces
  • Bullet Demo Day and International Roadshow

Edition 2024/2025

DISCOVER THE STARTUPS SELECTED FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF BOOSTER

Partners of excellence

Selected start-ups will be supported by the best centres of excellence in the technology sector, venture capital and highly qualified mentors.

PROPONENTS:
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ECOSYSTEM PARTNER:
TECHNICAL PARTNER:
INVESTING/FUNDING PARTNER:
CORPORATE PARTNER:

Mentor BoostER Program

Antonello Bartiromo
Antonello Bartiromo

dpixel srl

Andrea D'Amico
Andrea D'Amico

Univillage Consulting

Leonardo Agueli
Leonardo Agueli

Leonardo Agueli

Fabio Azzolina
Fabio Azzolina

LA&P - StartUp Legal

Marco Bezzi
Marco Bezzi

Univillage Consulting

Andrea Censoni
Andrea Censoni

Cariplo Factory

Vitaly Charushin
Vitaly Charushin

Creative Cluster

Andrea Cristini
Andrea Cristini

Italtherm

Lorenzo D'Amelio
Lorenzo D'Amelio

Merakyn

Bellon Gilles
Bellon Gilles

Première Image - FPA

Yann Gozlan
Yann Gozlan

Creative Cluster

Tunde Kallai
Tunde Kallai

Creative Cluster

Andrea Lissandrin
Andrea Lissandrin

14spm S.r.l.

Alberto Marri
Alberto Marri

Astreo

Raffaele Mauro
Raffaele Mauro

Primo Space

Carlo Minini
Carlo Minini

i-Pergola

Giorgio Minola
Giorgio Minola

Primo Capital Sgr

Dakal Mussa
Dakal Mussa

Gruppo CGI

Sylvain Ordureau
Sylvain Ordureau

3dverse

Thai-Binh Phan
Thai-Binh Phan

SmarterPlan

Barbara Profanter
Barbara Profanter

Fintech District

Andrea Sanz
Andrea Sanz

SunPower Maxeon Solar technologies

Emanuele Scotti
Emanuele Scotti

Bolzoni

Alain Simac
Alain Simac

Creative Cluster

Paul Stefanut
Paul Stefanut

Booster Labs

Simone Temporelli
Simone Temporelli

Fabrcik

Marc Teyssier
Marc Teyssier

De Vinci Higher Education / Institute for Future Technologies

Andrea Tunesi
Andrea Tunesi

Primo Capital Sgr

Thierry Vallenet
Thierry Vallenet

Creative Cluster

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The project is realized thanks to the European Funds of the Emilia-Romagna Region

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Unione europea
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Regione Emilia romagna