Application Rules

Think your startup has what it takes to win?

Here’s what you need to know before applying to the SDA Bocconi Startup Pitch Competition 2025!

✅ Who can apply?

Early-stage startups, incorporation not mandatory for participation.

At least two co-founders committed to developing the venture full-time.

Open to all verticals, no limitations on the basis of your sector, industry or market.

No requirement to be a Bocconi student or alumnus, the competition is open to all entrepreneurs!

✅ How can you apply?

Prepare your materials – you’ll need:

A pitch deck (max. 15 slides) covering problem, solution, market opportunity, traction, business model, and financials (if available).
Once your pitch deck is ready, fill-in the application questionnaire, clicking the "Apply Now!" button.

The application deadline is at 23:59 of the 27th of April 2025.

✅ Selection process

After the application deadline, the SDA Bocconi Entrepreneurship Club, together with B4i – Bocconi for Innovation and other partners, will review all submissions and create a shortlist of the most promising startups. The shortlisted teams will then be invited to a video interview to further showcase their potential.

✅ Pitch at the event

Following the video interview, the top 6 startups will be chosen as finalists and will get the opportunity to pitch live at the SDA Bocconi Startup Pitch Competition on May 29th, 2025, in front of our panel of judges, investors and the audience in SDA Bocconi's Auditorium Grande.

Is your startup ready for the big stage?

Apply Now!