LUISS is a supporter of Start Cup Lazio, the business plan competition awarding the best ideas in technology and innovation, in collaboration with universities and research centers from around Lazio.
The competition is organized within the framework of the Premio Nazionale per l’innovazione, sponsored by PNIcube, the Italian Association for University Incubators and Business Plan Competitions.
LUISS has sponsored three companies, Stip, SmartSwitch and Rest-EX, selected during the first phase of the competition as a business angel, supporting them in creating their business plan. LUISS will continue following them in preparation for the PNI national innovation award.
Start Cup Lazio aims to find people and businesses that develop innovative products and processes, utilizing scientific knowledge obtained in universities and research centers. The project supports the region’s economy through the establishment of innovative businesses in Lazio’s incubators, coworking spaces and fab labs.
This year’s sponsors cover a wide range of categories from around Lazio, from universities, research centers, incubators, entrepreneurs, financiers and more, including: LUISS, Università Tor Vergata, Roma 3, Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, LUMSA, Niccolò Cusano, CNR, ENEA Parco Scientifico Romano, Fondazione Inuit, Sapienza e Innovazione, CNA, Lazio Innova, BIC Lazio, Intesa Sanpaolo and Ambiente & Innovazione.
The three best business plans will win a cash prize and move on to the national competition in Modena, December 1-2, 2016.