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Innovation
International Ecosystem Builder
Open Innovation & Startup Accelerator
We support startups, VC funds, accelerators, and corporates in the fields of technological innovation by identifying and promoting innovative entrepreneurial projects.
With over 10 years of experience in the startup ecosystem, we are an "ecosystem builder" active in both national and international landscapes, driving initiatives aimed at boosting the growth of the innovative entrepreneurial system.
We offer a comprehensive range of integrated services, spanning from B2B and business development to fundraising, training, and open innovation activities. Our goal is to merge entrepreneurship and innovation to foster the development of new successful ideas.
Through the WMF - We Make Future - platform, we work to build an international ecosystem of innovation players. Since 2018, we have undertaken a tour of events that connects Italian and international startups, creating bridges between entrepreneurial communities.
Services for Startups
Training
We offer entrepreneurs courses on digital and digital marketing, with training options including one-to-one sessions or academy programs for corporate teams.
Internationalization
We support growth in international markets through the WMF ecosystem and a network of partner incubators in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
Fundraising
We facilitate capital raising through Business Angels, VC funds, and corporates, supporting entrepreneurs in developing their funding strategies.
Initiatives
Startup Competition
The largest international competition for startups, bringing together Italian and international ventures to showcase their projects to investors, market players, accelerators, major companies, and various actors in the global innovation ecosystem.
Startups present their projects and the ways they address the 12 challenges of the future identified by WMF, aiming to convince the official jury and the audience to win the prizes at stake.
Innovation
Night
An evening designed for industry stakeholders, featuring networking opportunities with startups, scaleups, and innovative ventures from around the world, along with a program of talks and panels.
A night dedicated to fostering meaningful professional connections and generating new business opportunities.
I2B - Impact to Business
Networking activities aimed at fostering a conversation about innovative investment models that generate a positive impact on the environment and the community, encourage the adoption of ESG policies, and address the real needs of the market and society, which now more than ever demand new skills and renewed strategies.
Startup District
An exhibition area within the Open Innovation Fest where startups, scaleups, and delegations can showcase their innovative projects to investors, VCs, incubators, accelerators, and other key players in the open innovation sector, with the opportunity to participate in dedicated B2B networking activities.
Open Innovation Fest
4 -5 -6 June 2025 | Bologna at WMF
The Open Innovation Fest is a vertical event dedicated to VCs, CVCs, accelerators, and open innovation professionals. Our goal is to foster connections and business opportunities among industry stakeholders and innovative global entities. This initiative supports a global network of innovation to tackle future challenges. Join us to connect with some of the brightest minds in the field and grow together in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation.
2.000+
Startup e investitori
670+
Espositori
85+
Paesi
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Where we are
Headquarters
via Ugo Bassi, 7 - 40121 Bologna