ACCELERATION PROGRAM FOR DIGITAL FAST GROWING SUSTAINABILITY STARTUPS
We strongly believe startups’ ability to transform business is on the gear and startups will lead the creation of long term impact solution on global challenges
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After three successful editions, this is the fourth batch, specifically dedicated to startups based, or willing to move, in Lazio region. The Acceleration program’s focus is related to Sustainability Solutions, embracing the current initiatives supporting economic restart, after covid19 pandemic crisis.
Thanks to the partnership between Digital Magics and Lazio Innova, Innova Venture fund will co-invest in program startups.
TIMELINE
(10 Startups)
(6 Startups)
FOCUS AREA
We work with startups in the MVP/prototype stage, first customer stage and scale-ups that operate in emerging and sustainable markets, mainly related to key industries and segments listed below.
PLANET
- Energy Transition
- Circular Economy
- Regenerative Impact
- Renewable Energies
- Power to X
Organizations
- Future of workforce/workplace
- Mindful by design
- Resilient organizations
- Power to diversity
- Caring leadership
- Native digital stress reduction
- Digital therapies
- Health worker decision support digital systems
- Targeted health communication via mobile
- Digital tracking of patients
from space
- Communication
satellite, APR (Remote Piloted Aircraft), HAP (High Altitude Platform), GeoData, Data integrations
- Security
earth and coasts monitoring, prevention systems, infrastructures control, land defence, tracking
- Surveillance & Monitoring
space & naval traffic management, cities surveillance, green - health and pollution monitoring and prevention
- Navigation Systems (integration)
GPS, satellite, inertial systems, navigation data processing
- Aerospace
data collection positiong, Iot, constellations, machine learning, data mining, AI
WHY JOIN THE PROGRAM?
A program designed to help founders build successful scaling companies
Advisor-led lectures and masterclasses, covering all fundamentals from product economics to business development and fundraising
Weekly sessions with the accelerator team offer hands-on support to understand how to take on the market and get ready for investment
Working tables with the program’s corporate partners
2 co-working desks at DM offices in Rome plus the dynamic ‘Spazio Attivo’ Rome offices by Lazio Innova
Up to 35K€ (DM) + 70K€ (IV) cash investment by DM for the 6 startups that enter the final phase, aimed at enhancing metrics and showing investors your startup is ready for fundraising
DM + IV are looking forward to invest additional cash in each startup that closes a funding round
Performed by highly skilled and well-experienced lawyers to understand how to make your project compliant with any applicable regulation
A dedicated event for meeting active investors in the industry, corporate subjects, mentors and members of the press
DM supported the growth of +300 founders that can offer valuable advice and collaboration. You would also have access to the Lazio Innova startup community as well as to an extensive network of investors and industry experts
Exclusive partner deals from leading providers in technologies, payments, legal & compliance, insurance, human resources
What our start-ups and partners say about us
"It's a pleasure, for those like me who participate in similar programs offered by international competitors, to say that Magic Wand has been a success. An all-Italian initiative that, thanks to the professionalism and commitment of the Digital Magics team, has produced valuable results that are absolutely in line with international standards.”
Lidia VaresioInnovation Analyst - Intesa San Paolo Innovation Department
Those who establish a start-up are lucky in that they have one of the best jobs in the world, albeit extremely difficult. Moneymour has found a powerful ally in Magic Wand. The Digital Magics Team answers every question: "Do you want to propose a partnership to a particular financial institution?" "We'll organise a meeting with the CEO and the Head of Risk" "Do you want to discuss the privacy policy with a lawyer? "We'll get the lawyers engaged"
Giacomo De LorenzoMoneymour Founder
“Magic Wand is a highly valuable program that connects start-ups, Digital Magics and partner companies in a unique path of acceleration. It has allowed us to further explore the Fintech and Insurtech ecosystem, identifying and starting direct dialogue with some of the most promising start-ups”
Carlo GaruccioHead of SisalPay strategy
Have a look at some highlights from our previous editions
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