Build It Up

The Program

A dedicated team of students works hands-on on the projects that matter most, with an integrated, flexible approach built around each startup's specific needs.

6m

Total duration

October to the end of March, structured around your milestones.

1 + 5

Dedicated team

One project manager plus four to five associates for each startup.

€0

Free of charge

The program is offered to startups at no cost.

How the six months unfold

October to the end of March, with regular check-ins to set concrete goals and track progress.

Oct
Kickoff, scoping & team matching
Nov–Dec
Deep-dive strategic workstreams
Jan–Feb
Build, validate & iterate
Mar
Delivery, handoff & next steps
Services

Five levers we work across

01

Process Automation

Support on automating operational and commercial processes to boost efficiency and cut manual work.

02

Go-To-Market

Identifying target segments, validating through commercial proof-of-concepts and designing launch channels.

03

Fundraising Services

Investor mapping, support through deals and connections to our network of angels and VCs.

04

Strategic Materials & Pitch Decks

Creating and reviewing presentations and tools for communicating with partners and investors.

05

Outreach

Lead generation and outreach to identify new opportunities for the sales process.

Every service above is tailor-made, shaped around your startup's stage, sector and specific needs, not delivered off-the-shelf.

Case Studies

Some of our journeys

Compri

€5M · Seed

An AI-native procurement platform that simplifies purchasing processes through intelligent automation, now scaling its commercial operations.

Backed by: Picus Capital, Shapers, Italian Founders Fund, Dutch Founders Fund


Project Results

AI-driven sales automation

Lead qualification workflows with HubSpot and Clay.

Build vs. buy analysis

Mapping of AI SDR platforms and their trade-offs.

CRM & database audit

Data quality and requirements to scale.

Tensive

€22.7M · Series A

A startup developing biodegradable implants for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, regenerating tissue naturally.

Backed by: Panakès Partners, EIC Fund, CDP, Recomec


Project Results

Competitive intelligence

Over 20 competitors analysed and mapped.

Market analysis

Independent assessment and alternative scenarios.

Go-to-market strategy

Commercialisation framework and expert interviews.

Galeio

Station F · Paris

A deep-tech startup turning satellite imagery into intelligence: insights from geospatial data for insurance, energy, infrastructure and the environment.

Supported by: SpaceFounders, ESA BIC Nord France, Incubateur Télécom Paris


Project Results

Market expansion

New industrial applications and adjacent markets.

Commercial strategy

High-potential customer segments and use cases.

Business development

Outreach and customer discovery in the insurance sector.

Rosso

€3M · Seed

A HealthTech startup building digital infrastructure for blood and plasma donation.


Project Results

Investor mapping

Italian and international VCs, prioritised targets.

Valuation analysis

Comparable transactions and market multiples.

Closed the round

€3M Seed round led by 360 Capital, with CDP Venture Capital and Angelini Investments.

Frequently asked

Early-stage startups and founders looking for hands-on strategic and operational support from an embedded team.

Six months, from October to the end of March, with regular check-ins to set concrete goals and track progress.

The program is offered to startups free of charge.

A dedicated team of one project manager plus four to five associates, built around your startup's specific needs.

As partners, mentors and judges, or by supporting and joining our events and network across the ecosystem.

Ready to join?

Applications for the October cohort are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply to the program