Milan
We have expanded our Food, Fintech and Sustainability programs from Silicon Valley to Milan.
Milan is rich in talented entrepreneurs and original inventions - we scout, accelerate, and invest in the best Italian startups.
By bringing together top-notch startups from the region, we provide game-changing technology solutions to the country’s main corporations and catalyze their digital transformation.
Our Programs
GOOD FOOD MAKERS
An eight-week program in collaboration with Barilla managers to build a better food system together.
An initiative to help impactful food startups accelerate their growth.
FoundHER
Plug and Play Italy is looking for the best startups led by women.
FoundHER is a 5-month equity-free and fee-free program offered by Plug and Play Italy dedicated to Italian startups with at least 51% of female founders to boost their potential through our network and programs. The program includes mentorship, workshops, networking and office space.
Our Value
Global Reach
We operate in 30+ different locations. With strong ties within each ecosystem, we have a truly global startup network. Utilizing this global network, Plug and Play Italy is able to support startups both locally and abroad, to globalize Italian innovation.
Innovation Ecosystem
We partner with over 400 major corporations and have supported over 10,000 startups since our inception in 2006. Plug and Play Italy's goal is to create a platform that will serve many large corporations and startups alike.
Venture Capital
In 2019 alone, we invested in 250 startups and are regarded as one of the most active investors in the world. These startups will have the opportunity to take advantage of our new platform in Italy.
Some Food focus areas include:
- Food Freshness & Safety
- New Materials & Packaging
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Analytics & Retail
- Traceability & Prediction
- Sustainability, Waste Reduction, & Recycling
- Protein & Ingredient Alternatives
- Marketing, Customer Loyalty, & User Experience
Some Fintech focus areas include:
- Capital Markets
- Customer Engagement
- Insurance Solutions
- Data Analytics
- Infrastructure
- Lending
- Payments
- Regtech
- Security
Some Sustainability focus areas include:
- Circularity and New Materials
- Energy, Climate and Resources
- Sustainable Industrial Operations
- Electric and Shared Mobility
- Cleantech and Watertech
- Decarbonisation
- Carbon Capture and Storage
- Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels
Watch our videos from Italy
Transforming Food Quality Control: The Success Story of Barilla & Inarix
Italy Summer Summit 2023
Italy Summer Summit 2022
Italy Winter Summit 2021
Italy Winter Summit 2020
1 Year of Innovation in Italy
Program Launch
Fintech & Insurtech Showcase
Italy Winter Summit 2019
Milan University Day
Our Other Innovation Platforms
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace
Agtech
Animal Health
Brand & Retail
Crypto & Digital Assets
Deeptech
Energy
Enterprise & AI
Fintech
Food & Beverage
GOAL
Health
Insurtech
Maritime
Media & Ad
Mobility
New Materials & Packaging
Real Estate & Construction
Semiconductors
Smart Cities
Supply Chain & Logistics
Sustainability
Travel & Hospitality
Global Locations
Startup Autobahn
BNP Paribas - Plug and Play
Startup Camp