The sixth edition of Seed4Innovation (S4I), the scouting and acceleration program of the University of Milan, carried out in collaboration with Deloitte, CA Group and Bugnion, kicked off on 13 July.

Created to enhance high-potential ideas and projects developed by faculty members, researchers, students and alumni of the University and its Research Partners, Seed4Innovation supports selected initiatives in moving towards concrete industrial or commercial applications.

The new edition confirms the program’s continued growth and strengthens the activities dedicated to the identification, assessment and enhancement of the most promising research projects, fostering dialogue between academia, industry and innovation ecosystem stakeholders.

The call will be open from 8 September to 27 October 2026 and will provide at least 11 grants worth €50,000 each, aimed at supporting technological development and the creation of Proofs of Concept.

Bio4Dreams’ role in S4I

Once again this year, Bio4Dreams is renewing its participation in Seed4Innovation as a partner, actively contributing to the selection and assessment of projects.

Through the involvement of the Business Nursery team, Bio4Dreams will contribute to the scouting and in-depth assessment of the initiatives, providing its expertise in research valorization and the development of entrepreneurial projects in the Life Sciences sector.

During the launch event for the sixth edition, Vincenzo Gallo, Lombardia Ecosystem Manager & Startup Analyst at Bio4Dreams, presented the incubator’s approach to supporting researchers and innovators along the journey from research to market.