Switch2Product is the Innovation Programme organised by PoliHub, the Politecnico di Milano’s Technology Transfer Office, and Deloitte’ Officine Innovazione, created to support the birth of innovative startups, add value to the fruits of research activity and promote entrepreneurship.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
New business ideas or pre-existing startups
Innovative solutions, new technologies and original scientific inventions
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
Alumni and current students at Politecnico di Milano (studying for an undergraduate or Master’s degree, or taking a post-degree specialisation course), at POLIMI Graduate School of Management (MBAs and EMBAs) or at POLI.design
PhD research students and researchers
Teaching staff at Politecnico di Milano
It is only possible to apply to S2P as a team made up of at least two people. The team may include members from outside of Politecnico di Milano, but at least one of the members must meet the listed requirements in relation to Politecnico di Milano.
WHY SHOULD YOU ENTER SWITH2PRODUCT?
ARE YOU A RESEARCHER?
Apply to S2P if you want to verify the market potential of your invention, find potential customers and companies willing to help you testing it, raise money and accelerate the Tech Transfer process to create your startup.
ARE YOU A STUDENT?
Apply to S2P if you want to create your startup and you are now looking for money to actually bring your innovation to the market. You will receive support to improve the access to the market and to conduct the first industrialisation phase.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE AND THE STAGES OF THE SELECTION PROCESS
Participation in S2P is free of charge.
You can submit your project by filling in an online form, available at www.s2p.it, no later than July 14, 2023, 11:59 pm CEST.
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