The 21st edition of Start Cup Piemonte Valle d'Aosta, the competition for tomorrow's entrepreneurs, continues to welcome not only numerous applications but also new sponsors, interested in supporting the best innovative projects that arise through participation in the competition.
Thanks to the support of Milan-based AME Ventures srl, the total prize pool of the 2025 competition in fact rises from more than €65,000 to more than €75,000, with the introduction of two new prizes with a total value of €10,000. These are the “Ing. Domenico Appendino” Gold Prize, of €7,000, and the “Ing. Domenico Appendino” Silver Prize, of €3,000.
The two new awards will allow to highlight innovative entrepreneurial projects in the Cleantech & Energy category that propose innovative products or services aimed at reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources. In addition, winners of the two prizes will have the opportunity to receive dedicated support to address the next stages of fundraising and may be evaluated by AME Ventures for possible investment.
AME Ventures is an investment firm with a strong, multi-year early stage track record, specializing in direct and indirect investments in high-potential startups and scaleups in private markets. Active in the cleantech and energy sectors, the firm combines entrepreneurial, financial and strategic expertise to accelerate innovation and the energy transition. In addition, as the controlling partner of Solar Ventures, a leading IPP (Independent Power Producer) in the development, construction, and financing of utility-scale solar power plants since 2007, it brings unique experience in the renewable energy sector.
Applications for Stage 2 of Start Cup Piemonte Valle d'Aosta 2025, the Business Plan Competition, are open until Monday, July 28. To stay updated on all the competition news, you can subscribe to the email newsletter via the form available at the bottom of each page of the competition website, or follow Start Cup Piemonte Valle d'Aosta on its official social channel on LinkedIn.
