Intesa Sanpaolo launches Call4Innovation with Ideofarm to scout deep‑tech and new‑materials startups across Europe
Executive summary: Intesa Sanpaolo announced a Call4Innovation program run with Ideofarm that invites deep‑tech and new‑materials startups to apply for support, with a deadline in early September. The program channels banking resources into high‑growth, capital‑intensive sectors, potentially accelerating innovation and creating new investment opportunities for the bank. Intesa Sanpaolo (lead bank), Ideofarm (venture builder and program partner), prospective deep‑tech and new‑materials startups across Europe. Startups will submit applications by early September; Intesa Sanpaolo and Ideofarm will evaluate candidates and announce selected projects, followed by possible mentorship, financing, and pilot collaborations.
Intesa Sanpaolo, together with venture builder Ideofarm, has opened an international Call4Innovation targeting deep‑tech and new‑materials ventures, accepting applications until early September. The initiative aims to identify high‑potential startups, provide them with banking support and potential follow‑on funding, and strengthen Italy’s position in emerging technology sectors. By partnering with Ideofarm, the bank leverages external expertise in scouting and accelerating early‑stage deep‑tech companies.
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