Date: 7 October 2026
Location: Library, Via Schiavi 44, Udine, Italy
Format: On-site
Lead university: University of Udine (UNIUD)
Partner universities: University of Girona (UdG), University of Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD)
Start Cup Udine is a business plan competition promoted by the University of Udine to support innovative entrepreneurial ideas and start-ups.
Open to students, researchers, early-stage founders and start-ups, the competition aims to foster entrepreneurship, innovation and the development of new business ideas, while strengthening links between academia, research and the business ecosystem.
During the final event, the selected projects will be presented, highlighting the creativity and entrepreneurial skills of the participants. The final ceremony will be organised in collaboration with the University of Perpignan Via Domitia and the University of Girona, contributing to international cooperation and exchange within the Across European University Alliance.
The initiative is promoted by the University of Udine with the support of Fondazione Friuli, in collaboration with TEC4I FVG and Polo Tecnologico Alto Adriatico Galvani, and in synergy with Across.
Start Cup Udine is also part of the Premio Nazionale per l’Innovazione (PNI), the Italian national competition bringing together regional university business plan competitions.
Contact:
puntoimpresa@uniud.it