Let’s take a closer look at the three initiatives and how to participate.
The application deadlines are approaching for the three competitions that will take center stage at the 2025 edition of Startup Days, scheduled for 11–12 November in Milan:
StartCup Lombardia, Sustainable and Safe Construction, and Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future – Lombardia 2025.
Promoted by Regione Lombardia, MUSA Scarl, and Federated Innovation @MIND, these competitions offer a concrete opportunity to transform innovative ideas into high-impact entrepreneurial projects.
The call is open to startups, university spin-offs, research teams, SMEs, and all players active in strategic innovation sectors.
Let’s take a closer look at the three initiatives and how to participate.
Open Calls and Deadlines
StartCup Lombardia 2025
Promoted by Regione Lombardia and MUSA, this competition targets students, PhD candidates, researchers, spin-offs, and aspiring entrepreneurs with high-innovation ideas.
What it offers:
- Cash prizes
- Development support
- Access to the National Innovation Award
Application deadline: 5 September 2025
More info: https://startcuplombardia.it/
Sustainable and Safe Construction
A call for startups and SMEs developing innovative solutions for the construction sector, with a focus on sustainability, digitalization, and safety.
What it offers:
- Direct collaboration with major construction companies
- Co-innovation development pathways
Application deadline: 5 September 2025
More info: https://startcuplombardia.it/
Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future – Lombardia 2025
Now in its second edition, this competition is dedicated to sustainable innovation in the chemical industry, fostering collaboration between businesses, startups, and spin-offs.
What it offers:
- Access to leading industrial groups
- Validation of high-potential green technologies
Application deadline: 11 September 2025
More info: https://openinnovation.regione.lombardia.it/it/iniziative/chimica-verde
