Star Italia Accelerator, the new Accelerator for Italian Startups and Innovative SMEs, 100% under the management of De Furia Group is born with the aim of creating qualified access to the U.S. market, stimulating entrepreneurial skills and accompanying the entry and growth of the best Italian innovation talent.
Star Italia Accelerator, based in Miami, opens with a strong Italian flare, and the initiative aims to support Italian startups and innovative SMEs to develop their business in the US.
The offered services include shared workspaces, training, mentorship (advice provided by so-called startup mentors), access to technical and logistical resources (supply chain). Each selected startup will participate in an acceleration path lasting up to 6 months, with the support of mentors, corporate partners and selected investors.
Two programs are available:
– Future Seed which lasts between two and four months and is aimed at less mature companies, offering them services and giving them the opportunity to present their ideas to investors through public presentations (public pitch events) or demonstration days (demo days).
– Upward Phase which lasts between two and six months and is aimed at more structured startups who are offered the opportunity to connect with networks of other companies with whom they can share experiences and increase the chances of new opportunities.