Start Fashion-Tech Scale-Up program
Arieli Capital, in collaboration with Shape Next, will launch the first cohort of the Start Fashion-Tech Scale-Up program in Milan.
The program will identify and bring 8-12 market-ready fashion and design startups, at Seed-A stage, from around the world to Milan.
The program is designed to grow and scale startups by giving them access to international design houses, fashion corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and investors.
The program will be conducted between March 4th and 7th, 2024.
The program will last for four days. The first three days are divided into morning and evening sessions during which 15-20 industry leaders will meet each startup individually. Our average program includes 400 to 600 individual meetings, with approximately 60 organizations participating. Our goal is to promote and facilitate commercial deals, pilot projects, M&A, and investments between startups and organizations. On the fourth day, we will conduct a pitch and expo event where the startups will have the opportunity to present their products on the main stage and in the expo. We anticipate having 150 to 200 guests. In addition, we will host an exclusive networking and cocktail event for our partners on the evening of the third day.
As a global innovation program by Arieli Capital, selected graduating startups will be considered for investment by Arieli.
The program will also act as an economic and social growth engine for the Milan tech ecosystem generating:
Yearly global deal flow into Italy.
Strengthen and promote Milan as a global tech hub.
Increase cross sector collaboration between government, academy, and industry organizations.
Connect the Milan ecosystem to leading international ecosystems such as Israel and US.
The program is designed for:
Fashion, retail, and design startups from all countries.
Market-ready, seed to round A stage with working products *Strong interest in startups with existing paying clients and market validation.
Startups that raised capital/professional funds/grants. Experienced team.
📅 Candidature aperte fino al 30 novembre
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