Digithon 2026 selects 100 Italian startup finalists

The Digithon 2026 Call for Ideas received a record‑high 500 applications from across Italy. A scientific committee shortlisted 100 startups that will compete from 1 to 3 October at the historic Vecchie Segherie Mastrototaro in Bisceglie. Over 48 hours the finalists will deliver five‑minute pitches to investors, companies and other stakeholders, who will assess each project’s solidity, sustainability, innovation and market potential.

A preparatory Digithon Training Day is scheduled for 10 September, streamed online and organized in partnership with the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center. The selected ventures span sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital health and wellbeing, e‑commerce, culture, food, tourism and augmented/virtual reality.