
Program Details
IdeaBoosterLab is a structured pre-acceleration program designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs in developing and evaluating their business ideas. The training combines in-person and online sessions, practical learnings, and interactive discussions to help participants move from a concept to a structured and validated project.
Meet the Mentors

Alessandra Cestaro
Founder and Ceo of Holifya, Program Mentor
Functional Expertise: Strategy & Business Planning, Go-to-Market, Fundraising, B2B
Industry Expertise: Digital Health, HealthTech, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Financial Services
Francesco De Stefano
Founder and CEO of Caracol AM, Program Mentor
Functional Expertise: Go-to-Market, Fundraising
Industry Expertise: Technology, Software & Hardware, DeepTech

Meet the Speakers

Alessandro Petrich
CFO of nlcomp and Limited Partner at Moonstone
Functional Expertise: Fundraising & Investor Relations, Venture Capital, Innovation
Industry Expertise: ClimateTech & Advanced Materials, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences
Lorenzo Pinto
Functional Expertise: Product Strategy & Development, AI & Machine Learning Applications
Industry Expertise: EdTech, Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning, Consumer Software

Program Timeline

01
Application
📌 Complete the online form
🗓️ Now!
The applications are open. Complete the online form and check your inbox to find out the next steps.
Follow the IdeaBoosterLab Italy channels to stay updated.
02
First Session
📌 Bocconi University
🗓️ May 22-23
In-person session to clarify your value proposition, test your assumptions, and receive practical feedback from mentors.


03
Second Session
📌 Online
🗓️ June 25-26
Online check-in to review progress, recalibrate, and address new challenges after the first sprint.
04
Demo Day
📌 Bocconi University
🗓️ September 25
Final Demo Day with the opportunity to present your entrepreneurial idea in front of investors, venture capital firms, and partners.

