Timeline for spin-offs

We offer a series of initiatives and services to support teachers, researchers, research fellows and PhD students looking to develop business ideas. You can count on the presence and experience of professionals in the field of management, communication, business investment and all other fields you need to grow your idea and create a spin-off.

January

Present your idea

Share the idea that stems from research. It can be valorized and take concrete shape

Call for spin-off project

What is it
A call for projects enhancing market research activities
Who it’s for
Teachers, researchers, research fellows, PhD students
What it’s for
Providing training, contributions and support for business creation
When
The call is published between December and February

February

Start your business

Talking to the experts of the entrepreneurial world will allow you to take into consideration every aspect of your idea

Basic Academy

What is it
A training programme for basic entrepreneurial competences
Who it’s for
PhD students, teachers, researchers, research fellows
What it’s for
It helps to develop model skills, particularly Canvas Business model
When
Generally in February

Inspirational talk

What is it
Entrepreneurs discuss key topics relating to the business world
Who it’s for
Teachers, researchers, research fellows and PhD students
What it’s for
Offering ideas and inspiration for future entrepreneurs
When
Register by 8 October 2020

May

Towards your business project

To turn your business project into a concrete, functioning business model, you need specific tools and approaches

StartUp day

What is it
Final event of a cycle of activities devoted to innovative ideas
Who it’s for
Students, graduates, researchers, teachers, entrepreneurs
What it’s for
Presenting an idea or finding a work team
When
Every year in January (call for ideas) and May (Team meeting)

June

Receive tailored advice and create your business plan

Business awareness, competence in sourcing financial resources, ideas for growth: we project your business into the future.

Advanced Academy

What is it
Meetings supporting projects with potential impact on the market
Who it’s for
Teachers, researchers and PhD students
What it’s for
Supporting business creation to enhance research results
When
Registration: July-September. Programme: September-December

Call for business plan

What is it
A programme for developing a sustainable market for mature projects
Who it’s for
Teachers, permanent researchers and fixed-term assistant professors
What it’s for
Offering funding to cover the costs of business development
When
The call is generally published in July

Proof of concept

What is it
Support in approaching the research output market
Who it’s for
Research fellows, teachers, PhD students, researchers
What it’s for
Developing and enhancing research and patents
When
The call is generally published in November

November

Find the right investors

You can meet and present your business project to investors who believe in innovation

Almacube

What is it
The business incubator & innovation hub for setting up new businesses
Who it’s for
Students, graduates, teachers and researchers
What it’s for
Business incubation programmes for start-ups and spin-offs
When
Candidatures generally open in August

Cesena Lab

What is it
A business incubator and accelerator for web & new media businesses
Who it’s for
Teams of aspiring entrepreneurs, preferably aged 18 to 35
What it’s for
Offering spaces, equipment, mentorships and coaching to young teams
When
The call is always open. The incubator project lasts for 9 months

Investor Time

What is it
An event for presenting business projects to funders
Who it’s for
Start-ups completing the annual business incubation programme
What it’s for
Sourcing funding and entering the market
When
A year and a half after drafting the business idea

Rimini Innovation Square

What is it
A project promoting innovative businesses in Rimini
Who it’s for
Students, start-uppers, entrepreneurs, researchers, makers
What it’s for
Offering space for connecting business ideas & opportunities
When
The initiatives are run on various times during the year

StartUp day

What is it
Final event of a cycle of activities devoted to innovative ideas
Who it’s for
Students, graduates, researchers, teachers, entrepreneurs
What it’s for
Presenting an idea or finding a work team
When
Every year in January (call for ideas) and May (Team meeting)