World Startup Fest

The WMF exhibition area entirely dedicated to startups, designed to enable meetings, exchanges, and collaborations. Here you can exhibit your products or services, organize appointments, get feedback, and connect with other industry experts.

At WMF you can schedule meetings with potential clients, international investors, and Open Innovation stakeholders. A unique opportunity to present your idea to those who can help it take off. In the last edition, over 3,000 startups, investors, incubators, VCs, Business Angels, corporations, and international accelerators attended.

Get ready to experience the excitement of the most coveted startup competition: the top 6 startups will compete to win the audience and jury awards and the attention of investors, during the Final scheduled for June 2026 on the Mainstage.

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The competition entirely dedicated to AI applications in various sectors and industries that define the present and Future of Artificial Intelligence. The best entrepreneurial projects will be selected, capable of generating a positive impact on society through the use of AI.

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A competition dedicated to startups aiming to produce a positive impact on the 12 Challenges of the Future identified by WMF. You will have the opportunity to show the Mainstage audience how innovative solutions can contribute to changing the world we will live in.

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The initiative that brings to the WMF Mainstage innovative projects that have successfully scaled their target markets. A premier opportunity to pitch to an audience of industry experts, international investors, and VCs, aimed at further expanding your market reach.

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The event to share innovative ideas and have fun building new relationships. The perfect opportunity for informal networking and to enjoy a stimulating and festive atmosphere.

An exclusive evening for investors from the WMF international network, who will have the chance to meet, share insights, and explore synergies in a completely informal and private setting.

The innovative formula for quick and direct meetings, ideal for startups seeking funding, investors looking for promising projects, or wanting to expand their network.

The recruitment service for Digital Professions, to facilitate the matching of job supply and demand! A unique opportunity to find professional profiles suitable for your company.

On this stage, hundreds of founders from top startups will come together to present the progress of their projects and illustrate how each one is contributing to creating a global innovation ecosystem.

Every year, the best entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders gather at the WMF to participate in panels and round-table discussions to explore the keys to success of various international ecosystems, the latest investment trends, open innovation strategies, and the peculiarities of local entrepreneurial ecosystems. It's a unique opportunity for quality networking and to activate strategic collaborations with key industry players. Join us to build the future of innovation.

The pursuit of a sustainable development model has become the primary objective and driving force for most organizations and institutions worldwide.

On this stage, we compare business models, policies, and experiences characterized by their ambition and commitment to contributing to positive change in social or environmental areas.

Discover all the opportunities for investors, VC firms, corporate Open Innovation Arms, and investment funds to join the WMF community, participate in the jury, award prizes, and connect with Italian and international startups that present their projects at WMF every year. Visit the Open Innovation & VC Fest page and explore all the activities dedicated to Open Innovation stakeholders.