How to apply
You may take part in one or both the stages of the competition.
All applications to Start Cup Piemonte Valle d'Aosta must be submitted through the dedicated online form on this website.
Submit your business ideaHow does it work
To know how the competition works, the admission criteria and the available prizes, please refer to the official rules of the competition.
Stage 1
"Ideas Competition"
From May 20 to June 16, 2026
The best business ideas will receive prizes in services, aimed at supporting the entrepreneurial team in the development of the Business Plan of the project through free support and consulting activities provided by experts from the competition organizers.
Documentation required for Stage 1
In order to complete the application, you will need to provide:
- •Personal data of all team members
- •Educational background information for all team members
- •Professional background information of all team members
Stage 2
"Business Plan Competition"
From June 17 to July 28, 2026
Prizes in cash and services will be awarded to the best Business Plans submitted on the application platform. The award ceremony will be carried out by the Promoter Committee by November 2026.
Documentation required for Stage 2
During the application, you will need to provide:
- •Personal data of all team members
- •Educational background information for all team members
- •Professional background information of all team members
- •A PDF document containing the Business Plan / Business Model
- •A PDF document containing the Executive Summary
At this stage, applicants have the possibility, by selecting the desired option, to compete for the "transversal" Special Awards and Special Mentions.
During the online application process, in both Stages, applicants are required to select a reference incubator from among those promoting the competition.
The Business Plan
To facilitate the preparation of the Business Plan, here is available a brief summaryas example.
Technical feasibility- Evaluation of the degree of technical development achieved
- Originality of the product/service
- Target market size
- Ability to meet a market need/requirement
- Competition assessment
- Sustainability of competitive advantage
- Economic growth prospects
- Entrepreneurial team qualities and skills
- Business plan quality and comprehensivness
The final awards ceremony is organized by the Promoter Committee and hosted in rotation by the Piedmont universities promoting the Business Plan Competition, or in the venues of the initiative's partners.
Take the chance: apply now!
The first stage of the competition is open: enter your application today!
You will be asked to register on this site to access the system for entering the documentation required for participation in the contest.