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Startup accelerators and incubators in Rome

  • 10 organizations
  • 2 cities
  • Oct 2026 last checked

Startup Genome's 2026 report puts Rome's ecosystem value at $2 billion for H2 2023 to 2025. Seed and Series A funding in Rome's tech startups over that period totaled $157 million, and exits from 2021 to 2025 totaled $6 billion.

Sources: Startup Genome, Rome ecosystem profile, GSER 2026

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  • Casa delle Tecnologie Emergenti di Roma (CTE Roma)

    Rome

    Public programAccelerator Public body

    Roma Capitale innovation house at Tiburtina station that runs the AcceleraImpresa acceleration program, in which selected startups develop pilot projects with city departments and four receive a 40,000 euro grant.

    Run by
    Roma Capitale

    AIHardware & IoT

    cteroma.it Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • Dock Startup Lab

    Rome

    Accelerator Independent

    Free founder program in Rome with online masterclasses, mentoring, co-founder matching and a final pitch to investors, run with Roma Tre University, Sapienza and Eni Joule.

    Run by
    Unfold Tomorrow
    Duration
    4 months
    dockstartuplab.com Latest activity: Mar 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • ELIS Innovation Hub (Open Italy)

    Rome

    Accelerator Corporate

    Open innovation program that matches large companies with startups, scale-ups and university spin-offs through calls for solutions, pitch days and demo days over a 12-month cycle.

    Run by
    ELIS Consortium
    Duration
    12 months
    elis.org Latest activity: Jun 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • ESA BIC Lazio

    Rome

    Incubator Public body

    Space business incubation program for startups, university spin-offs and researchers, with office space at Spazio Attivo Roma Tecnopolo, a prototyping incentive and technical support.

    Run by
    Lazio Innova
    Duration
    24 months
    Funding
    EUR 50,000 for prototyping, product development and IPR

    Space

    lazioinnova.it Latest activity: May 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • Lazio Innova Spazio Attivo

    Rome · Also in Civitavecchia, Latina, Viterbo, Rieti, Frosinone, Zagarolo, Colleferro, Bracciano, Ferentino

    Public programIncubator Public body

    Network of regional innovation hubs run by Lazio Innova for the Lazio Region, offering startups and SMEs services, fab labs, open innovation challenges, tutoring and training programs.

    Run by
    Lazio Innova
    lazioinnova.it Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • Sapienza Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub (SIEH)

    Rome

    Founder centerIncubator University / research

    University center offering startup incubation, mentoring, team building, coworking and spin-off support, including the Sapienza Startup Academy incubation program for up to 60 selected teams.

    Run by
    Sapienza University of Rome
    sieh.web.uniroma1.it Latest activity: May 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • Scientifica Venture Capital

    L'Aquila · Also in Rome

    AcceleratorStartup studio VC-backed

    Deep tech investor and technology transfer group that runs idea contests and acceleration programs such as Super Sapiens Europe and Inverso, giving winners an investment ticket and mentorship.

    Run by
    Scientifica S.p.A.

    Deep techAICybersecurity

    scientifica.vc Latest activity: Mar 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • STARTALIA

    Rome

    Startup studioIncubator Independent

    Startup foundry in Rome whose modular FORGE Venture Program supports solo founders, early-stage startups and corporate spin-offs, alongside the Rome Venture School and a startup help desk.

    Run by
    STARTALIA S.r.l.
    startalia.com Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

  • ZERO Cleantech Accelerator

    Rome

    Accelerator Corporate

    Cleantech accelerator of the CDP Venture Capital national accelerator network with Eni as main partner, offering business acceleration, pre-seed investment and proof-of-concept work with corporate partners.

    Run by
    CDP Venture Capital
    Duration
    5 months
    Funding
    pre-seed investment of up to 120,000 euro

    Climate & energy

    zeroacceleratorcleantech.com Latest activity: Jun 2025 · Checked Oct 2026

  • Zest

    Rome · Also in Milan, Turin

    Accelerator VC-backed

    Venture capital and open innovation group, formed by the merger of Digital Magics and LVenture Group, that runs sector acceleration programs and corporate call-for-startups from Rome, Milan and Turin.

    Run by
    Zest S.p.A.

    AICybersecurityClimate & energyB2B softwareHealthtechFintechInsurtech

    zestgroup.vc Latest activity: Jul 2026 · Checked Oct 2026

How this list is made

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  1. 1

    Opened on its own website

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  2. 2

    Active in the last 18 months

    A dated cohort, open call, demo day or news item is required. Its date is on the card; an announced one shows as Upcoming.

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    Checked a second time

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What gets listed

  • Accelerator cohorts
  • Incubation with coaching or lab access
  • Startup studios
  • University founder centers
  • Public programs with an application process

What is left out

  • Investment funds without a program
  • Office or coworking space without a program
  • Programs with no dated activity in 18 months

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