Start Cup Puglia innovation award final to be held in Bari

The 19th edition of the Start Cup Puglia regional innovation award will hold its final competition on September 30 at Spazio Murat in Bari. The event features 11 finalist projects competing across four key sectors: Cleantech & Energy, ICT, Industrial, and Life Science-MEDTech.

Promoted by ARTI (Regional Agency for Technology, Technological Transfer, and Innovation) in collaboration with the Puglia Region and the National Innovation Award (PNI), the competition supports teams in developing business ideas and business plans. Finalists will participate in five-minute pitch sessions to present their projects to a jury.

Cash prizes are available for the top four winners, ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 euros. Additionally, a 2,000-euro special recognition for ‘Green & Blue climate change’ will be awarded, alongside various mentions for social innovation, female entrepreneurship, design, and university involvement.