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Fourth Vento Venture Building: focus on innovation and startups - Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo Fourth Vento Venture Building: focus on innovation and startups This week marks the launch of the fourth programme intended to turn entrepreneurial ideas into thriving tech startups.
Supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, 40 aspiring entrepreneurs, chosen from over 800 applicants, will embark on a five-month journey to bring their new business ventures to life. Tag Beyond disbursements Investors Knowledge Organisational development Talents Vento Venture Building , organised with the support of Exor , has quickly become a key player in the Italian startup ecosystem.
Since its launch in 2022, the programme has helped create 26 new companies , which have collectively raised over 15 million euros in funding and created more than 60 new jobs . This year, the 40 participants selected for the 2025 programme will have the chance to focus full-time on developing their startups over the next five months , thanks to scholarships provided by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo .
Held at OGR Torino , the programme will offer an intensive mix of training sessions , mentoring and networking with leading industry experts and high-profile international investors. In this dynamic and supportive environment, participants will have the opportunity turn their ideas into groundbreaking entrepreneurial ventures .
At the programme’s halfway point , the teams will also have access to a pre-seed investment of 80,000 euros , giving them the boost they need to speed up the development of their projects . The journey will culminate on 19th June with a presentation of results, marking an exciting new chapter for the emerging startups.
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo continues to play a pivotal role in driving local innovation , with a long-term vision to position Turin as a global hub for innovation . Ever since the launch of the Vento programme, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo has wholeheartedly supported it, recognising it as a crucial element for fostering a cohesive and inclusive entrepreneurial system.
With a model based on patient capital , innovative tools and multidisciplinary expertise , the Turin-based philanthropic organisation supports the entire lifecycle of entrepreneurial projects, from Proof of Concept to scale-up. In 2024 alone, over 200 startups benefited from this support , leading to the creation of new jobs and generating positive impacts on employment and community well-being .
The collaboration with Vento Venture Building is a tangible example of the Foundation’s commitment to backing entrepreneurial initiatives that tackle social , environment and technological challenges .
With an integrated approach and a long-term vision , the goal is to unite startups, investors, corporations, institutions, universities and incubators, with the aim of solidifying the role of Turin as a key player in a local and global innovation ecosystem.
With the launch of this fourth programme , Vento Venture Building continues to serve as a strategic driver for the development of high-impact startups , combining training and mentoring with targeted investments. In doing so, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo strengthens its position as an innovation catalyst , contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive future for the region.
For more information about the program and to follow the progress of the startups, please refer to the official Vento Venture Building website.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Innovative startups, young entrepreneurs, social-impact entrepreneurs, third sector organizations, public administration, and entities within the North-West Italy innovation ecosystem. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.