Pre-acceleration training program for early-stage entrepreneurs
The entrepreneurship and strategy program designed to transform your idea into a real business and to help you develop successful products.
Milano, Bocconi University
PRIZES:
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€5,000 for the best startup
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€3,000 for the 2nd place
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€2,000 for the 3rd place
The prizes will be awarded in the form of vouchers that can be used for consulting services and legal and accounting support useful to the startup.
What is IdeaBoosterLab?
Are you a new or aspiring entrepreneur in Italy?
Have you ever struggled to make a strategic decision related to your business?
IdeaBoosterLab will help you bring your entrepreneurial idea to life.
IdeaBoosterLab is a training program that aims to improve the entrepreneurial skills of early-stage startups and recently founded companies. The sessions are held in English and Italian, and the program is structured to help you make better decisions and fully leverage innovative business opportunities. The first session will be in person, at Bocconi University on May 22-23, followed by an online session on June 25.
IdeaBoosterLab provides the academic excellence and long-standing experience of ICRIOS – Bocconi University to offer Italian entrepreneurs a business development course that is absolutely cutting-edge.
In our previous editions:
1500+
STARTUPS
TRAINED
8
COUNTRIES
INVOLVED
Why IdeaBoosterLab?
IdeaBoosterLab is an entrepreneurial training program offered by some of the best European universities, recognized worldwide for their expertise in the field. The program is offered free of charge as part of a research program funded by the European Commission through European Research Council funds. IdeaBoosterLab offers cutting-edge knowledge on business and entrepreneurial topics in order to strengthen new ventures.
6 reasons to choose IdeaBoosterLab
Free and Practical Training
IdeaBoosterLab training and events are completely free of charge and open to all participating teams.
The training content is strongly practice-oriented, allowing you to improve your strategic decisions and business practices.
Expert Instructors
All training sessions will be delivered by expert instructors from the entrepreneurial world.
They will be your mentors and will provide you with cutting-edge business knowledge to make your venture successful.
Monthly
Events
You will have the opportunity to attend exclusive events, webinars, workshops, and monthly courses delivered by recognized experts in the fields of entrepreneurship and strategy.
Final Demo Day
If you are developing a new venture, upon completion of the program you may apply for the final Demo Day.
There, you will be able to present your idea to investors, venture capital firms, and experienced partners.
Final
Prizes
During the Demo Day, the following prizes will be awarded:
€5,000 for the best startup
€3,000 for the 2nd place
€2,000 for the 3rd place
The prizes will be awarded in the form of vouchers that can be used for consulting services and legal and accounting support useful to the startup.
Final Certificate
At the end of the program, you may receive an official certificate of participation to strengthen your entrepreneurial profile.
Dates and Location
IdeaBoosterLab IT will begin in May 2026.
The sessions will be held at Bocconi University in Milan.
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