Today marks the end of the Open Innovation Program. The combination of agility and creativity from startups with the experience and market strength of established companies transformed groundbreaking ideas into prototypes and strategic roadmap fostering d innovation and synergy between Med-African startups and Italian companies.
Over three months, participants engaged in different activities, from plenary sessions to individual coaching and mentoring sessions.
Launched in November 2024, the journey was enriched by:
- International coaches from CIHEAM Bari & Almacube
- Local incubator coaches
- Mentoring sessions with Italian companies
21 startups from 10 countries (Albania, Algeria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Uganda) are taking the stage today to showcase their final pitch before mentors, coaches and companies.
Congratulations to all the startups for their work, dedication, and innovation!
