Startup

Startups: The Right Accelerator Is Worth Its Weight in Gold

Applying the economic theory of “two-sided markets” to the relationship between founders and investors, Stefano Breschi (Bocconi) and Simone Santamaria (NUS) show that accelerators only work if they fill the gaps in teams: for those who already have business skills, the effect disappears

B4i Launches Its XIII Startup Call

B4i – Bocconi for Innovation officially opens applications for its 13th Startup Call, inviting startups to apply for the upcoming pre-acceleration and acceleration programs starting in March. Applications are open until 7 January 2026

A Video Game to Learn How to Love Math

Math Legacy, the startup founded by Fausto Capriotti and Christian Pulieri and incubated by B4i, teaches mathematics in a simple and fun way

Sensors That Smell the Air to Detect Signs of Fire

From the experience of fires in Calabria was born SLY, the Italian-American startup founded by Kseniya Lenarciak, Max Lenarciak and Davide De Marchi and accelerated by Bocconi for Innovation

Flashka, the AI That Helps You Study

The platform lets students upload their study materials and get explanations, flashcards and even quizzes to test their preparation, as Bocconi alumnus and co-founder David Djokovic explains

The Laws of Talent Attraction

Where large corporations dominate a district, startups struggle to attract skilled professionals in local labor markets, having to offer salaries up to 10% higher for key roles. Understanding the dynamics of competition for talent is essential for creating a thriving startup ecosystem