VENTURE PROGRAMS
We believe bold ideas deserve the chance to shape the future.
That’s why we support entrepreneurial teams and start-ups from day one, providing hands-on guidance, resources, and strategy.
We help transform research and innovation into scalable, market-ready solutions.
VENTURE LEAVENING
Our Pre-Incubation Program is designed for entrepreneurial teams and early-stage start-ups that are developing solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2–4.
We support participants in validating their market, testing ideas through pretotyping, and defining or improving their business model.
VENTURE KNEADING
Our Pre-Acceleration Program is open to start-ups and entrepreneurial teams developing solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5-7, with proven market validation.
We guide participants in evolving from pretotyoe to prototype, refining their offering, and engaging early customers for real-world testing.
VENTURE SEASONING
Our acceleration program admits start-ups that have already validated their products and services at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7-9.
We help companies increase their customer base, partners and strategic alliances, to grow and scale with an international view.
Main areas of Interest
(not exhaustive)
AI
ICT
IOT
Agritech
Green Tech
Waste Recycling
Deep Tech
Paper Manufactoring
Med Tech
Pharma
Fin-Tech
For further information or clarifications: innovazione@unipi.it
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