Start Cup Puglia 2026 enters the final stage, applications open until 4 September - Economyup

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Start Cup Puglia 2026 is now open for applications, with teams able to submit Business Plans and Executive Summaries until 4 September. The competition gives startups coaching, technical support, and cash prizes of up to €10,000, and it links participants with universities, research centers, incubators, companies, and investors. The program runs through business-plan evaluation, a boot camp, and final pitch sessions, with winners advancing to the national innovation prize in Bari in December 2026. ARTI and Regione Puglia also launched Road to PNI 2026 to build awareness and drive participation across the regional innovation ecosystem.

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