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Tech Italy Advocates

Milan, Italy|Est. 2020

Italian innovation meets global opportunity

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Anders Nilsson

Anders Nilsson

Group Lead, Tech Italy Advocates

As well as leading Tech Italy Advocates, Anders is an advisor on innovation and digital transformation, with a passion for digital innovation and technology that provides business opportunities for corporations and startups.

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Paolo Salza

Paolo Salza

Group Lead, Tech Italy Advocates

Innovation Director at Cariplo Factory, with over 12 years of experience in innovation and business transformation, ranging from banking-sector projects at Oliver Wyman to open innovation initiatives at Cariplo Factory. He currently leads a team of business designers, venture builders and innovators supporting large corporations, private equities, SMEs and startups in the co-creation of impactful innovation projects.

Launch Pad

Launching in Italy

A Tech Italy Advocates guide to entering the Italian market, covering research, visas including Italy's special startup visa, funding, business registration, location and networking. It lists Italian investors and business angel networks and points to innovation hubs such as MIND in Milan.

Download the full guide(2-page PDF)
  1. 01
    Research and plan

    Italy is a diverse country with many opportunities. The guide points you to background on why to invest in Italy, along with specific information on Milan through the YesMilano initiative.

    yesmilano.it
  2. 02
    Read up on the economy

    For more insight into the Italian economy, the Banca d'Italia statistics portal is a useful starting point.

    bancaditalia.it
  3. 03
    Visas and legalities

    For countries outside the European Union there are visa requirements. Explore resources from the Italian government to ensure you are compliant.

    vistoperitalia.esteri.it
  4. 04
    Italy's startup visa

    There is a special startup visa in Italy, and the Italia Startup Visa programme sets out how it works and who qualifies.

    italiastartupvisa.mise.gov.it
  5. 05
    Funding

    It is important to have a good and solid financial plan, and you could explore funding options like grants, business loans or investors. There are a number of investors and business angel networks in Italy that you can reach out to.