Call for Investors

Since its inception, WMF - We Make Future, the International Fair on AI, Tech & Digital Innovation, has connected investors, VCs, and innovation stakeholders with startups and global companies developing pioneering projects in the tech and digital sectors. With 70,000 attendees from 90 countries, over 3,000 innovation stakeholders, and more than 700 exhibitors in 2024 alone, WMF is the certified International Fair of reference for the global innovation ecosystem.

To engage an ever-growing community of innovators and create high-impact business opportunities, WMF has launched the Call for Investors. This initiative is dedicated to connecting investors with startups from around the world, spotlighting top AI, Tech, and Digital projects.

It’s a unique opportunity for investors and venture funds to connect with the most promising innovative projects and leading sector players who join WMF each year.

Join us at WMF - We Make Future, as we continue to shape the future of the innovation ecosystem globally. Scheduled from June 4th to 6th, 2025, at BolognaFiere, this landmark event connects companies and innovative realities through dedicated events and initiatives, offering an unmatched platform for fostering business growth and networking.

You’ll have the opportunity to join the jury of the WMF Startup Competition, where the most innovative tech and digital projects will be showcased and awarded. Discover promising startups and contribute to the support and development of their projects.

Meet top entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders who gather at WMF every year, participating in panels and round-table discussions to explore investment trends, success keys, and open innovation strategies across international ecosystems.

Take part in strategic B2B meetings with startups, companies, and international investors. WMF offers dedicated networking spaces and an official Web App to facilitate connections, foster synergies, and spark new collaborations.

WMF serves as a global platform to create connections between companies, research centers, institutions, and professionals in the AI and Digital Tech sectors, providing a stimulating environment for innovation and growth.

We can help you design a dedicated space within the Startup District at the WMF Expo Area, exclusively for your company, network, or a delegation of startups in your portfolio, exponentially increasing opportunities for meetings, exchanges, and collaborations.

You’ll have access to informal events and initiatives both within the Exhibition grounds and around the city, where startups and investors can engage in constructive conversations in a relaxed atmosphere, encouraging the exchange of ideas and fostering future partnerships.

COMMITMENT TO IMPACT-DRVEN INNOVATION

WMF is committed to leveraging technological and digital innovation for sustainable development. We focus on the 12 Challenges of the Future, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. Our evaluation process ensures that startups are not only innovative but also offer solutions that address these critical global challenges.

JOIN US IN 2025

Take this opportunity to invest in the future by partnering with WMF. By participating in our Call for Investors, you gain access to a global network of startups, investors, and key players in tech and digital innovation.

Apply now by filling out the form below and become part of an event that strives for a more inclusive, fair, and sustainable future.

Let's shape the future together with WMF 2025!