Scaleup for Future

The international event dedicated to scale-ups ecosystem

JUNE 24 - 25 - 26, 2026 / BOLOGNAFIERE

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NUMBERS OF WMF 2025

+700

Exhibitors

+3.000

Startups and Investors

+73.000

Attendees

+90

Countries

+90

Stages

+1.000

Speakers

+350

Institutions

+72.8B

Total Participation in Deals

1.800

Exits

1.500B

Investment Portfolio

304B

AUM

+50

Bands and DJs

Over the years, the WMF has become a landmark in the field of innovation. The numerous start-up and scaleup events organized as part of the World Startup Fest are designed to support innovative Italian and international entrepreneurial projects, and each of these initiatives contributes to the development of the Italian Innovation Valley: a global ecosystem of innovation that fosters opportunities for collaboration between citizens, start-ups, stakeholders and institutions.

The Call

Following the success of last year's edition, which saw participation on the Mainstage of scaleups like Sumup, FoodPanda, PatchAI, Bidroom, Content Square, and Revolut, the WMF has reopened the call for Scaleup For Future.

Digital and technology entrepreneurial projects from all over the world that have rapidly scaled up their target markets are eligible to apply.

The 3 scale-ups selected by the WMF innovation team will have the opportunity to present their case studies through pitches and open discussions at a live round table on the Festival's Mainstage at the BolognaFiere and in streaming.

The call for applications is now closed. Should you require any further information, please contact us via email at innovation@wemakefuture.it.