Startups incorporated in Italy, or willing to open a legal entity in Italy.

Visionaries with a great desire to grow and improve.

Can-do attitude and ability to execute ideas.

A motivated and solid team with relevant education and experience.

Revolutionary technologies, products,services.

Breakthrough projects in the infratech industry.

Practical workshops in product development, growth, IP protection, POC development, impact evaluation as you’ll learn how to scale your business, get more funding and address key business challenges. Our experts and industry leaders will have the mic.

The CrossConnect Accelerator will give you the opportunit to connect with the broad network of PnP and ELIS and meet international and national VCs, angel investors, successful entrepreneurs, and industry experts. 

If selected, you will receive €150,000 that will allow you to focus on the 4 month accelerator program. Depending on performance, an additional €800,000 of investment will become available for the best startups.

You'll have the chance to meet with our corporate partners, receive our support in the potential development of Proof of Concepts,establish a relationship to strategically support the goals of the company and validate your product. 

As part of the program you will have access to our office in Catania, a brand new office space equipped with everything you need to be 24/7 focused on growing your business. You will also be granted on-demand access to the other offices in Italy (Milan, Turin and Modena) and worldwide in the Plug and Play's network.

As your early investors, our team will always have your back, even after the program ends. Count on our expertise and connections.