Start Cup Sardinia 2025

The Start Cup Sardinia 2025, a business competition organized by the Universities of Sassari and Cagliari that rewards the best innovative entrepreneurial ideas developed in Sardinia, has now begun.

If you have a patent to leverage, an innovative business idea, or are conducting research with possible industrial applications, this is the right opportunity for you. Participation is simple and completely free.

PHASE 1

Call for business ideas opens: You have until 1:00 PM on August 28, 2025, to register by filling out the online form. No registrations will be accepted after this date. Selection: The 10 best business ideas will be selected and published on Start Cup Sardinia's social media channels and website.

PHASE 2

Intensive course: The 10 finalist teams will participate in a free and intensive course to develop their business plan. Participation in this stage is mandatory. Final: The 3 winning projects of the Start Cup Sardinia 2025 will be announced.

The 10 best ideas will receive free support and consultancy to refine their business plan.

The 3 winning teams that form a company will compete for cash prizes and services. In addition, ideas related to public research can participate in the national phase, the National Innovation Award (PNI), which will be held in Rome this year.

• Groups of at least two people.
• Companies already established from October 1, 2024, or companies established between January and September 2024but with operational activity starting from October 1, 2024.
• Participation implies acceptance of the full Call for Applications, which is available on the official website.