Supply chain Pisa · 18–21 November 2026 Open

Tuscany Mediterranean Bridge — Second Edition

Four days in Pisa to meet corporates, institutions and investors matched to your startup's needs.

Institutions and partners:

4 days: in Pisa, 18–21 November 2026
1:1: meetings matched before arrival
Free: for one team member
25 October: application deadline, Sunday

Application deadline 25.10.2026

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Tuscany Mediterranean Bridge is back for its second edition. Building on last year's 155 applications from 29 countries and 59 startups selected, TMB 2.0 gives founders from Tuscany and the Mediterranean direct access to corporates, public institutions and investors with real, current needs.

Before arrival, each startup is matched with the corporates and public bodies most relevant to its profile. The four days in Pisa focus on meetings that matter, alongside opportunities to connect with the wider community.

The program is promoted by Regione Toscana and Comune di Pisa, with Start Attractor and Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, and powered by GATE REI.

Program schedule

Pisa — 18–21 November 2026 4 days in person

18 November 2026 Wednesday

Arrival and welcome

Arrive in Pisa and join an open pizza gathering with fellow founders in the evening, with no fixed agenda.
19 November 2026 Thursday

Institutions, pitches and Innovation Village

Pitch and take open questions from institutions, academics and peers; meet regional and municipal authorities; showcase your startup to Pisa's university and innovation community.
20 November 2026 Friday

Corporate & Investor Matching Day

Take part in one-to-one meetings, matched before arrival, with corporates, public bodies, investors and business angels. Meet the group again in central Pisa that evening.
21 November 2026 Saturday

Founders Jam Session and Talent Room

Work through current challenges with Edition 1 alumni and meet students from Pisa's universities. Closing lunch and departures follow.

Benefits for your startup

Relevant meetings arranged before you arrive

Meet corporates, institutions and investors matched to your profile and their real needs in pre-scheduled one-to-one conversations.

Access to Pisa's ecosystem

Connect with universities, researchers, talent and founders from the first edition.

Covered participation for one person

Flights, accommodation and meals are fully covered for one team member.

Who it is for

Early- to growth-stage startups from Tuscany, the Mediterranean and Mattei Plan countries, working in the program's focus areas and ready to engage with real market demand.

Mattei Plan countries: Algeria, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Tunisia and Zambia.

Focus areas

Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Advanced Manufacturing
Human Capital & Education
Maritime & Blue Economy

How it works

01

Application and selection

Startups are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, based on their profile and alignment with the program's focus areas.
02

Matching before arrival

The team arranges the most relevant meetings with corporates and public bodies in advance.
03

Four days in Pisa

Pitches, Innovation Village, corporate and investor meetings, peer sessions and the Talent Room.

What you'll learn

A practical program for turning relevant introductions into growth opportunities.

Cross-border growth: Exchange insights with founders from more than 20 countries across the Mediterranean and Mattei Plan regions, and explore how to expand into new markets.
Pitching to real demand: Position your solution for corporates with active innovation needs, public bodies with procurement capacity and investors looking for deals.
One-to-one matching: Use pre-scheduled B2B and B2G meetings to start commercial partnerships, pilots and investor conversations.
Founder problem-solving: Tackle current growth challenges with Edition 1 alumni and fellow founders.
Research and talent: Explore how Pisa's university research and talent could support your technology roadmap.