The Final of Startup Competition

Discover the prizes and the winners of the largest international startup competition

JUNE 5th 2025 / BOLOGNAFIERE / MAINSTAGE
NUMBERS OF WMF 2024

+700

Exhibitors

+3.000

Startups and Investors

+70.000

Attendees

+90

Countries

+90

Stages

+1.000

Speakers

+50

Bands and DJs

+130

Institutional Guests

+60.7B

Total Participation in Deals

13.630

Fundings Rounds

1.300B

Investment Portfolio

214B

AUM

On Thursday, June 5th, on the Mainstage, the Final of the WMF 2025 Startup Competition took place.

As part of the World Startup Fest – the leading international event for startups, scaleups, and investors held annually within WMF – the Final of the largest international Startup Competition was held.

Italian and international startups were involved, called upon to present their projects to investors, market players, accelerators, major companies, and the many stakeholders of the international innovation ecosystem who gathered at WMF 2025 (June 4th, 5th, and 6th at BolognaFiere).

The competition, broadcast live worldwide, featured the representatives of the 6 finalist startups taking turns on the main stage. Through a 3-minute pitch each, they presented their projects and how they addressed the 12 Future Challenges identified by WMF, to convince the official jury and the audience, and win the prizes at stake.

See the prizes below made available by our partners, and discover the winners of the 2025 edition!

THE WINNERS OF 2025 EDITION

Invigilo AISINGAPORE

Invigilo AI


SINGAPORE

JURY AWARD

Startup World Cup - Grand Finale
San Francisco, October 17th

Invigilo Technologies Pte Ltd revolutionizes workplace safety with AI agents. Its platform proactively detects hazards in real-time, preventing accidents in high-risk industrial environments such as oil & gas, construction, maritime, and manufacturing. Using computer vision and machine learning, Invigilo analyzes videos to identify risk indicators, enabling rapid interventions through instant alerts.

Future of cities & communities

Future of health

Future of work

Electra VehiclesUNITED STATES

Electra Vehicles


UNITED STATES

SPECIAL AUDIENCE AWARD

25.000 € in Consulting Services
by Search On Media Group

Electra Vehicles provides advanced software platforms for batteries. They are leaders in artificial intelligence applied to batteries, working to promote sustainable electrification by optimizing battery performance, lifespan, and safety through innovative software solutions.

Future of cities & communities

Future of life on planet earth

Mainstage awards

JURY AWARD

JURY AWARD

AUDIENCE AWARD

AUDIENCE AWARD

Prizes from Startup Competition Partners

AB CONSULTING
AB CONSULTING
Fundraising Consulting

AB Consulting (AB Innovation Consulting) offers a winning startup targeted fundraising consulting. Experts in innovation and growth will support startups and corporate projects, facilitating business development in every industrial and strategic sector.

ALBERTO CARRAI, ANGEL INVESTOR
ALBERTO CARRAI, ANGEL INVESTOR
Marketing/Product Development Day

Alberto Carrai, Angel Investor, offers one selected startup a full day dedicated to marketing/product development. An opportunity to refine strategies, optimize the product, and receive expert advice to accelerate market growth.

ANGELO MORINI, ANGEL INVESTOR
ANGELO MORINI, ANGEL INVESTOR
Financial and Strategic Consulting

Angelo Morini, an expert Angel Investor, offers 4 hours of personalized strategic and financial consulting to a winning startup. The sessions will provide practical insights on fundraising, valuation, and planning from an investor's perspective.

ARKAD CONSULTS
ARKAD CONSULTS
Capacity Building & Sales Training

Arkad Consults offers a selected startup professional consulting and training on sales programs. The intervention is designed for the team, aiming to optimize commercial strategies and enhance sales performance through a targeted approach.

B4I - BOCCONI FOR INNOVATION
B4I - BOCCONI FOR INNOVATION
Venture Toolkit by B4i

B4i - Bocconi for innovation offers a winning startup the B4i Venture Toolkit. It includes initial consulting and, tailored to needs, possible access to the acceleration program, mentorship with experts, and contacts with suppliers and potential investors.

BACKE ADVISORY
BACKE ADVISORY
Personalized Mentoring and Coaching

Backe Advisory offers a selected startup mentoring and coaching. It provides practical tools, advisory services, and operational skills to support pioneering companies on their path to growth and market establishment.

BEECO
BEECO
0to1: The *beeco acceleration path

Beeco, a tech hub for sustainable practices, offers an agritech startup an acceleration path with top Italian mentors towards the investment round. It includes 20 operational support calls and 3 specific training sessions.

BEST3MINUTES
BEST3MINUTES
Pitch Training

Best3Minutes offers 6 selected startups pitch workshops and online courses to train professionals. Participants will also get access to the digital and audio versions of the books "Blue Moon Pitch" and "Pitch To Win".

BLACKSHEEP VENTURES
BLACKSHEEP VENTURES
One day with the Experts

Blacksheep Ventures offers a selected startup the know-how of MarTech experts for Business Plan review and optimization. Targeted support to define effective, data-driven, and growth-oriented digital marketing strategies.

BOLZANO SLUSH'D
BOLZANO SLUSH'D
1 Startup Booth and 2 startup tickets for Bolzano Slush'd 2025

Bolzano Slush'd offers a winning startup the opportunity to participate in the event on September 4, 2025. The prize includes a dedicated Startup Booth for visibility and presentations, plus two free tickets for full access.

CANVA
CANVA
Annual Canva Pro Subscription

Canva offers a winning startup one year of free access to Canva Pro. This subscription includes all premium tools to easily create effective pitch decks, impactful marketing materials, and professional branded content.

DANUBE ANGELS
DANUBE ANGELS
Mentorship and Business Support

Danube Angels offers one selected startup business coaching, mentoring, and strategy evaluation. They also facilitate connections to key investors, providing comprehensive support for business development and growth in the market.

EIT MANUFACTURING
EIT MANUFACTURING
Access to Market and Fundraising Support by EIT Manufacturing

EIT Manufacturing supports a winning startup in strategic market access and fundraising. It also offers valuable targeted visibility opportunities within its extensive European network, facilitating key connections for the company's international development.

ELEVATE MOMENTUM PARTNERS
ELEVATE MOMENTUM PARTNERS
Advisory Services for the Swiss Market

Elevate Momentum Partners, specializing in management consulting for StartUps, ScaleUps, and SMEs, offers 5 hours of consulting to a winning startup. The focus will be on strategic entry and operation in the Swiss market, providing practical insights.

ENTREPRENISTON
ENTREPRENISTON
Acceleration Program

Entrepreniston, a Swiss Venture Capital fund, offers a winning startup a free Acceleration Program. This path aims to catalyze growth, providing strategic resources, mentorship, and potential access to funding for the innovative company's development.

FONDAZIONE SOCIAL VENTURE GIORDANO DELL'AMORE
FONDAZIONE SOCIAL VENTURE GIORDANO DELL'AMORE
Direct Access to the "Get it!" Acceleration Program

Fondazione Social Venture Giordano Dell’Amore (FSVGDA) guarantees a selected startup access to "Get it! – Percorso di Valore". The program supports initiatives with social, environmental, or cultural impact through targeted capacity building, strategic mentorship, and potential capital access.

FOOLFARM
FOOLFARM
Move2USA 2025 / Miami

Fool Farm, with its Move2USA internationalization program, guides Italian startups in fundraising, networking, PoC, and go-to-market. For a winning startup, it offers a 20% discount on participation in the quarterly program, facilitating entry into the US market.

GRUPPO SELLA
GRUPPO SELLA
Ecosystem Impact Strategic Mentoring Session

Gruppo Sella offers an "Ecosystem Impact Strategic Mentoring" session. Its Competence Centers will analyze a startup's business model and value proposition, offering advice on impact scaling and facilitating connections with key stakeholders for growth and go-to-market.

GROWNNECTIA
GROWNNECTIA
120h of Masterclasses

Grownnectia, a team of coaches, mentors, and advisors, provides 6 selected startups access to 120 hours of training masterclasses. This path aims to transfer advanced skills and strategic insights to accelerate the participants' business development.

HAYSTACK VENTURES
HAYSTACK VENTURES
Mentoring, dealflow priority

Haystack Ventures, an early-stage VC, offers a selected startup strategic mentorship and priority in its dealflow. An opportunity to access expert advice and be evaluated for potential investments through their qualified network of contacts.

I3P
I3P
6 months of incubation

I3P, a hi-tech business incubator, offers a selected startup 6 months of free incubation. The program aims to promote and support the creation and development of new high-tech entrepreneurial ventures.

IMMEDIATE ACCELERATOR
IMMEDIATE ACCELERATOR
Visibility on Immediate channels

Immediate Accelerator offers a selected startup strategic visibility on its media channels. This opportunity aims to promote the startup through Immediate's network, facilitating collaborations and co-innovation with large companies and qualified SMEs.

IMMENT
IMMENT
Fundraising Course and Workshop for 3 Startups

Imment offers 3 selected startups a fundraising course and workshop. It also provides funding, mentorship, corporate connections, and personalized support to foster startup success, accelerating their growth and market development.

INNOVATION DESIGN
INNOVATION DESIGN
1 hour of Mentorship

Innovation Design offers a winning startup 1 hour of strategic mentorship. Using Design Thinking and Business Design, they help improve business models, manage organizational changes, and implement concrete corporate and process innovation projects.

INNOVATION DISCOVERY
INNOVATION DISCOVERY
Strategy & Business Development Consulting

Innovation Discovery offers a winning startup consulting sessions focused on Strategy and Business Development. This personalized support aims to define growth paths, identify market opportunities, and refine the company's competitive positioning.

INNOVATION WORLD CUP
INNOVATION WORLD CUP
Wildcards for Speaking Opportunity (MEDICA & BIM World)

Innovation World Cup offers two wildcards for a speaking opportunity. Selected startups can present at MEDICA (Nov 17th) and BIM World MUNICH (Nov 26th), gaining international visibility before a qualified audience.

ISPO BRANDNEW
ISPO BRANDNEW
Entry into the ISPO Ecosystem

ISPO Brandnew offers sports startups ISPO network access and visibility at a B2B event (55K+ attendees). Includes a booth at special rates and a pitch opportunity to investors, media, and top industry brands.

LIFEGATE WAY
LIFEGATE WAY
Business Development & Training Package

LifeGate Way offers a startup: LifeGate Edu platform access, an article on LifeGate.it, LinkedIn carousel. Also, 3h LifeGate Way consulting (sales, finance, impact), 1h founder coaching with Elga Corricelli, and 3h training in an acceleration program.

LIMINEER
LIMINEER
1-month Strategic Advisory & Ecosystem Partner package

Limineer provides a winning startup with one month of strategic support through the "Strategic Advisory & Ecosystem Partner" package. It includes advisory, access to the partner network, visibility, and targeted connections to accelerate growth and positioning.

MANUEL VERDE
MANUEL VERDE
12-month Legal Mentorship

Manuel Verde (representing My Best Deal) offers a selected startup 12 months of mentorship. This program will provide ongoing legal support from an interactive community of lawyers to address challenges and growth opportunities.

MERAKYN
MERAKYN
Fundraising Support

Merakyn offers a selected startup qualified support for fundraising activities. This includes strategic consulting, preparation for investor meetings, and network access to optimize capital raising efforts.

NANA BIANCA
NANA BIANCA
Nana Bianca Growth Program

Nana Bianca offers a selected startup its "Growth Program": 4 meetings with the Acceleration Team to define growth strategies, and 2 free desks at their coworking space, fostering networking and development.

OPENSEED
OPENSEED
OpenSeed Acceleration and Investment Program

OpenSeed offers a Proptech or MarketingTech startup participation in its acceleration program. This includes an intensive growth path and investment opportunities to develop and scale the business.

OVHCLOUD
OVHCLOUD
OVHCloud Cloud Credits

OVHCloud offers a selected startup cloud credits for its products. An opportunity to access scalable infrastructure and advanced cloud services, optimizing costs and supporting the project's technological growth.

OVER VENTURES
OVER VENTURES
Free "Chief Crowdfunding Officer" Package

Over Ventures offers a startup the free "Chief Crowdfunding Officer" package. This includes support from a network of professionals specialized in business innovation processes, with an agile, analytical, and personalized approach.

POLO TECNOLOGICO DI NAVACCHIO
POLO TECNOLOGICO DI NAVACCHIO
NextUp, consulting path

The Polo Tecnologico di Navacchio offers NextUp, a service path for startups. It includes support for Business Model/Plan, funding monitoring, targeted consulting (individual/group) on specific and crucial topics, and strategic networking with potential investors.

QONTO
QONTO
Pre-built 4x4 Booth at WMF 2026

Qonto, the financial management solution for SMEs and professionals, offers a winning startup a 4x4 pre-built booth at WMF 2026. A unique opportunity to gain maximum visibility and meet clients and investors.

RE2N
RE2N
3 days of consulting for sustainable innovation

Re2n, creator of digital solutions for sustainable innovation, offers 3 days of consulting to a selected startup. The support aims to integrate sustainability into processes and products, leveraging digital technologies for a positive impact.

SAN MARINO INNOVATION
SAN MARINO INNOVATION
Innovative Idea Assessment & Innovation Regime

San Marino Innovation will evaluate the innovative idea of a selected startup. It also offers certification and free first-year residency within the Innovation Regime, concretely supporting local launch and development.

SEEDBLE
SEEDBLE
18 Hours of Support for Future-Proof Organizations

Seedble, specializing in consulting and training for innovative strategies, offers 18 hours of support to a winning startup. The goal is to help develop future-proof business models, adopt new technologies, and improve business processes.

SEEDMONEY
SEEDMONEY
Mentorship and Business Support

Seedmoney provides a winning startup with mentorship and business support. The service includes analysis and review of pitch and business plan, identification of development opportunities, and concrete support for fundraising and networking with investors.

SIGAL VENTURES
SIGAL VENTURES
Pitch Slap Academy by Sigal Ventures

Sigal Ventures may offer one WMF winner a full scholarship to Mike Sigal’s Pitch Slap Academy. This fundraising accelerator teaches elite founders the unwritten VC rules, strategic storytelling, and precision-engineered fundraising processes.

SMARTCORE HUB
SMARTCORE HUB
Entry into the SmartCore Hub Ecosystem

SmartCore Hub promotes international expansion for selected real estate and urban innovation startups. It offers entry into its community and access to dedicated promotions to accelerate growth and internationalization for chosen companies.

SPACE FOR IMAGINATION
SPACE FOR IMAGINATION
Free Mentorship Session by Space for Imagination

Space for Imagination, Djungle Studio's accelerator for early-stage startups, offers a free mentorship session. A team member will guide a winning startup in validating its business idea, providing strategic support and targeted insights.

STUDIO LEGALE IVAN TIZZANINI
STUDIO LEGALE IVAN TIZZANINI
5 hours of Strategic-Legal Consulting

The Law Firm of Ivan Tizzanini offers a startup 5 hours of online strategic-legal consulting. The support focuses on identifying and validating the business model, applying "legal by design" principles.

TESLA VENTURE STUDIO
TESLA VENTURE STUDIO
1-to-1 Programs for 10 Startups

TESLA Venture Studio will support 10 SusTech startups with X|Ergy SusTech® Powerhouse. This launch platform is dedicated to evaluating, validating, and optimizing innovative entrepreneurial ideas through targeted cycles of assessment, demonstration, and practical application.

WATERMELON VENTURES
WATERMELON VENTURES
Office Hours with Climate Experts

Watermelon Ventures, a fund dedicated to climate innovations, offers a selected startup personalized "Office Hours." An opportunity to receive support and advice from expert mentors and coaches in the climate tech sector and growth strategies.

W EXECUTIVE
W EXECUTIVE
3 hours of Office Hour (Head Hunting & Change Management)

W Executive, specializing in Head Hunting and change management, offers 3 hours of Office Hour to a selected startup. An opportunity to receive expert advice on talent search and strategies for navigating workplace evolutions.

WURTH ELECTRONICS
WURTH ELECTRONICS
Hardware and Technical Support

Wurth Electronics offers a selected startup hardware components, technical advice, development support, and access to lab services. Concrete help for prototyping and engineering innovative electronic products.

12 CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE
WMF has identified 12 Future Challenges with the goal of creating a shared, inclusive, and eco-sustainable tomorrow, by highlighting projects and solutions capable of generating a positive impact on the environment and communities. During the Final of the Startup Competition, each startup is asked to specify which of the 12 Future Challenges their business project is aiming to address, using digital tools and technologies:
  • Future of Cities & Communities

  • Future of Health

  • Future of Work

  • Future of Culture & Travel

  • Future of Food & Agriculture

  • Future of Learning & Education

  • Future of Retail & Customer Experience

  • Future of Marketing

  • Future of Media & Entertainment

  • Future of Sports & Events

  • Future of Finance & Insurance

  • Future of Life On Planet Earth

Additionally, during the application process, each startup indicated their adherence to ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance), as well as the impact generated by their innovative project on one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the UN 2030 Agenda.

Discover the 6 finalists

Alba Robot srl

Alba Robot srl

ITALY

Alba Robot srl provides a customizable B2B autonomous micromobility platform based on personal mobility robots. It transforms the transportation of people with reduced mobility in complex environments such as airports, hospitals, and museums, ensuring safe and inclusive journeys.

Future of cities & communities

Future of health

Future of culture & travel

Andromeda Intelligence srl

Andromeda Intelligence srl

ITALY

Andromeda Intelligence SRL is an AI suite designed to generate or optimize product pages, maximizing return on investment. It supports eCommerce with large catalogs to increase online sales and reduce management costs. The technology enriches product data with AI Agents that automatically complete missing information by integrating insights from images and databases.

Future of retail & customer experience

Future of marketing

CircularPlace

CircularPlace

FRANCE

CircularPlace is the digital platform that revolutionizes sustainability in business asset management. It allows companies to efficiently manage, donate, and sell underutilized physical resources, thereby reducing environmental impact and promoting the circular economy.

Future of retail & customer experience

Future of life on planet earth

Electra Vehicles

Electra Vehicles

UNITED STATES

Electra Vehicles provides advanced software platforms for batteries. They are leaders in artificial intelligence applied to batteries, working to promote sustainable electrification by optimizing battery performance, lifespan, and safety through innovative software solutions.

Future of cities & communities

Future of life on planet earth

Helix Carbon

Helix Carbon

UNITED STATES

Helix Carbon enables decarbonization in the steel industry by providing on-site CO₂ conversion directly from the furnace exhaust stream. Their electrolysis technology efficiently transforms exhaust gases into a competitive syngas, usable for direct reinjection into the furnace.

Future of life on planet earth

Invigilo AI

Invigilo AI

SINGAPORE

Invigilo Technologies Pte Ltd revolutionizes workplace safety with AI agents. Its platform proactively detects hazards in real time, preventing accidents in high-risk industrial environments such as oil & gas, construction, maritime, and manufacturing sectors. Using computer vision and machine learning, Invigilo analyzes videos to identify risk indicators, enabling rapid intervention through instant alerts.

Future of cities & communities

Future of health

Future of work

VC & Open Innovation Stakeholder of WMF2025

Michiel Scheffer
Claire Zhang
Scott Yusuke Sugino
softbank
Gunay Kazimzade
Alex Golod
Blanca Ribas Plombo
Enrico Cereda
Lukasz Waskiewicz
Federico Menna
Leonard Burger
Marco Trombetti
Alicia Hanf
Negar Mokarram Dorri
Pavel Ezekiev
Xinru Liu
Virginia Tosti
Francesca Rossi
Anastasios Avranas
Francesco Cerruti
Giorgio Ciron
Francesco Cracolici
Marco D'Angelo
Gianluca Galliani
Sonia Palomo
Albert Morro
Max Gurvits
Luca Iaia
Bohdan Kozachuk
Todor Mladenov
Giovanni Strocchi
Francesco Terraneo
Garima Ujjainia
Jonathan Speed
Vijay Sivaram
Mike Sigal
Anagh Singh
Rafal Roszak
Carlo Rivis
Priyanka Ravala
Hadeel Reyad
John Ramey
Ramanan Ramanathan
Dan Radomski
Grace Park
Tomasz Poninski
Aymen Mohib
Taylor McPartland
Annagiulia Marcandella
Amit Jain
Manu Iyer
Monica Gupta
Gema Gerelsaikhan
Dominik Dlugosz
Anirudh Damani
Florin Catalin
Gilad Carni
Admir Berbiu
Imtiyaz Basharat
Anvar Asanov
Chiara Bricca
Gianfranco Ruta
Ottavio Campigli
Leonardo Giagnoni
Peter Kruger
Loris Lanzellotti
Stefano Martini
Michele Mattei
Dereck Ofosu
Gabriele Ronchini
Noa Segre
Michela Taccheri
Luca Toma
Emanuele Torlonia
Elena Zaffaroni
Lorenzo Zatini
Lorenzo Padella
Elena Massucco
Nektarios Liolios
Juho Nevalainen
Katarina M.V. Galic
Daniel Sarpong
Marco Rizzelli
Roshan Bharwani
Daniel Duma
Fabrizio Capobianco
Nicola Cimmino
Filippo Frangi
Giorgio Guidi
Denis Hristov
Alessandra Luksch
Fabiana Martone
Stefano Bagli
Maurizia Brunetti
Oleg Goncharenko
Giulia Marsaglia
Carmine Rizzo
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