The event brought together 40 participants, including students and faculty members, across eleven innovative project teams. Its main objectives were to:
- Promote an entrepreneurial culture within the academic community
- Share transversal skills in business-related topics
- Facilitate connections between the academic and entrepreneurial worlds
- Enhance the entrepreneurial skills of students and researchers
- Encourage collaboration within the ACROSS community
- Promote European values in the context of innovation
Event Highlights
During the final event, several awards were presented to the most promising projects. Notably, thanks to the collaboration with the University of Perpignan Via Domitia, one team received the Across Award. This prize includes a personalized acceleration program with an expert from the University of Perpignan Via Domitia, complemented by a study visit.
The competition also provided a platform for participants to interact with start-ups, spin-offs, companies, and investors, fostering synergy between research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Outcomes
- Strengthened the entrepreneurial culture among students, researchers, and faculty
- Facilitated the sharing of experiences and best practices within the ACROSS community
- Promoted the ACROSS project and its initiatives to a wider audience
- Initiated collaborations across the ACROSS network, laying the groundwork for future partnerships
This edition of Start Cup Udine successfully combined innovation, academic research, and entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrating the value of collaboration between universities and the business world.
