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Filiera Hybrid path · 4 months Upcoming

Sicilia Startup Landing

Grow your startup with funding for acceleration, investment and operating expenses, in a path where innovation meets real market demand.

21.000 €
acceleration services
50.000 €
non-repayable grant
4 months
hybrid path

A four-month hybrid path for startups and innovative companies that want to develop their business model, connect with real market demand from the extended agritech supply chain and prepare for cross-selling opportunities.

Benefits for your startup

21.000 € in acceleration services and up to 50.000 € in non-repayable grants

Access a funded path worth 21.000 euros, with assessment, mentorship, specialist consulting, training and networking opportunities.

At the end of the program, companies that successfully complete the path will gain access to an additional contribution of up to 50.000 euros, for the purchase of goods and services to develop their project.

  • exchange with companies and production supply chains;
  • support on the business model and financial planning;
  • connections with mentors, experts, partners and investors;
  • access to local expertise and international relationships.

Who it is for

The program is aimed at startups and innovative micro, small and medium enterprises that develop technologies, products or services for the extended sustainable agritech supply chain.

The program is also open to companies from other regions or abroad interested in developing an operational presence in Sicily, covered by the acceleration services.

Areas of interest

Smart Farming & Autonomous Systems
Drones, robotics, AI, sensors.
Water, Climate & Resilience
Drought, irrigation, environmental monitoring.
Food Quality & Traceability
Certification, blockchain, food safety.
Packaging, Circularity & Sustainable Materials
New materials, reuse, shelf life.
Logistics, Export & Port Innovation
Supply chain, cold chain, intermodal transport, port.
Digital Territories & Agrifood Services
GIS, local data, digital services for local authorities and businesses.

How it works

  1. 01

    Assessment

    Analysis of the company's current status and definition of the path's objectives.

  2. 02

    Acceleration

    Mentorship, consulting and training on business model, financial planning and growth strategy.

  3. 03

    Networking

    Exchange with companies, production supply chains, mentors and experts from the ecosystem.

  4. 04

    Demo Day

    Presentation of the project to investors, partners and stakeholders.

  5. 05

    Implementation

    Possibility to access the additional contribution to turn the work done into concrete actions.

Why western Sicily

The program is delivered through INSSULA, the innovation hub with operational headquarters at the G55 space in Partanna, in the Belice Valley.

Want to take part?

Tell us about your startup. We'll keep you updated on the opening of applications, the requirements and upcoming activities.

The program, the acceleration services and the related incentives will be activated through a public call dedicated to selecting participating companies. Requirements, eligible expenses, participation procedures, service coverage and the granting of any additional contribution will be governed by the official documentation.

The value of 21.000 euros refers to acceleration services covered by a direct monetary contribution. The non-repayable grant, up to 50.000 euros, is subject to completion of the path and compliance with the conditions set out in the public call.

Participation in the program is subject to signing GATE REI's free incubation agreement.