Naples Calls for Ideas is back for its fourth edition. This call is promoted by the association 081 Stand for Naples for young people under 35 who want to turn an idea into a real entrepreneurial project, created in collaboration with Vertis SGR, the University of Naples Federico II, IPE Business School and Astra Incubator. Fabbrica Italiana dell'Innovazione and SPICI support the initiative and promote the call within their networks.

Who can participate

• Teams of 2 to 5 people, under 35

• Startups that are not yet established or have been established for less than two years, with their registered office in Campania

• Entities that have not already raised significant capital from qualified investors

How it works

The programme is structured in six phases: online application, team selection, kickoff webinar, coaching with expert tutors, pitch preparation and Challenge Day with institutional and private investors. The journey culminates in the Pitch Day in November 2026, where the finalist teams present their idea to a jury of investors, entrepreneurs and managers, with an award ceremony and a networking session open to startups, students, investors and entrepreneurs.

What it offers

• Access to funds to support the development of the idea

• Training and tutoring, both before and after the contest

• Support for fundraising and pitch preparation

• Access to the 081 network of entrepreneurs and investors

The numbers from previous editions

In the first three editions, the 081 Startup Challenge raised 50,000 euros for the growth of startups from Campania, supported 40 startups in the pitching phase and 5 in fundraising, recording a 200% increase in applications compared to the first edition.

Deadline and applications

Applications remain open until the end of September 2026.

• Application form: https://forms.gle/ph1dGBjmJqqLJCmP9

• Full information: https://www.081standfornaples.org/competition