Booster
Startups selected in collaboration with dpixel and Univillage on behalf of the Emilia-Romagna region, currently in the traction phase and seeking to accelerate their international expansion.
Program overview
A short, intensive program designed to accelerate startup growth through operational support in market strategy, commercial traction, and international scaling
Program Vision & Mission
BoostER is a high-impact acceleration program designed to bridge the gap between local traction and global success. We empower startups from the Emilia-Romagna region by providing the strategic tools, operational expertise, and international networks necessary to scale across borders.
Key Program Pillars
Operational Strategy
Intensive workshops focusing on business models, go-to-market strategies, and international legal frameworks.
Hands-on Mentorship
Direct access to a pool of international experts, serial entrepreneurs, and industry leaders (from the Creative Valley and dpixel networks).
Market Traction:
Focused support on sales acceleration and commercial development to secure international clients.
Fundraising Readiness:
Fundraising Readiness: Preparing founders for VC meetings, pitch optimization, and connecting them with European investors.
The Paris Immersion Experience
Institutional Deep-Dive
Direct meetings with Choose Paris Region to explore investment opportunities and the French tech ecosystem.
Ecosystem Integration
Working from Station F, the world's largest startup campus, to build a network within the European market
Corporate Open Innovation
Exclusive sessions with major groups like Leonard (Vinci Group) and EDF Pulse to explore POCs and commercial partnerships.
Strategic Coaching:
One-on-one sessions with French mentors to adapt the value proposition to the local market requirements.