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To start a pre-acceleration pathway, the first step is to download and complete the Business Idea Survey Form. The form enables Innogrow to collect the key information about the idea, team, market, technology, R&D activities and available materials. Once completed and signed, it can be uploaded through the Contacts page.

The Pre-acceleration programme includes an initial analysis and feasibility validation phase. It covers technology validation, open technology, general mentoring and basic entrepreneurship training, with the goal of defining possible implementation strategies for the business idea.

The Acceleration services represent the professional support provided by Innogrow as a development partner for entrepreneurial projects. They include mentoring, prototyping support, IP valorisation and protection, technology transfer, entrepreneurship training, networking, internationalisation support, access to equity crowdfunding platforms and coworking.

Pre-acceleration helps validate the feasibility of the idea, analyse the team’s skills and needs and set the first development strategies. The Acceleration programme operates at a more advanced stage, helping startups and SMEs scale through business launch strategies, skilled mentorship, IP management, networking, funding research, business development and access to investment opportunities.

Yes. Within the acceleration programme, Innogrow includes IP Management activities such as dedicated meetings with companies, state-of-the-art research for trademarks, industrial designs and patents, patent portfolio analysis and assistance with trademark and patent filings at Italian and EU level. To learn more, visit the Acceleration programme page.

Yes. Innogrow supports the search for funding opportunities, access to public grants and incentives, connections with equity crowdfunding platforms and, in the case of direct investments, the possible intervention of Techinnova as a co-investor. To understand the investment approach, visit Acceleration Process and Direct investments.

Yes. Networking is a core element of Innogrow’s pathways: the programme facilitates partnerships with companies, investors, universities, research hospitals, clusters and technology partners. Internationalisation is also included among the distinctive elements of Innogrow’s acceleration strategy. To learn more, visit Network & Open Innovation and Acceleration Process.

The pathway may include basic management training in the pre-acceleration phase and advanced entrepreneurship training in the acceleration phase, with a focus on business modelling, business planning, project management, supply chain management, IP management, brand positioning, problem solving, leadership, sustainability and business ethics. For more details, visit the Pre-acceleration programme and the Acceleration programme.

Entrepreneurial teams, startups, innovative SMEs and people with high-tech business ideas can apply if they want to validate, develop or scale their project. To formally submit an idea, it is advisable to start from the Business Idea Survey Form and the Contacts page.

XLR8 is a contest promoted by Techinnova through the Innogrow accelerator to support innovation talents and promising startups. Its editions have focused on areas such as smart cities, renewable energies and international startup initiatives. To learn more, visit the XLR8 page.

For information about pre-acceleration, acceleration or the submission of new business ideas, you can write to info@innogrow.it, call (+39) 02 911 57714 or complete the form available on the Contacts page.