Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Future of Innovation Meets in Bologna!
From June 4 to 6, 2025, within the WMF – We Make Future, you’ll have the chance to join over 100 events, including two major international gatherings focused on innovation, investment, and global entrepreneurship: the VC & Open Innovation Fest and the World Startup Fest.
These two key events bring together startups, investors, companies, scaleups, incubators, and stakeholders from around the world.
🔹 VC & Open Innovation Fest
The leading international event for open innovation and investment returns for three days of B2B meetings, strategic networking, and cross-ecosystem collaboration.
With over 13,000 investment rounds managed in 2024, $1.3 trillion in portfolio value, and 70,000 participants from 90 countries, this Fest is the beating heart of future-driven business.
A unique opportunity to tackle global challenges and create real positive impact.
🔹 World Startup Fest
Also taking place within WMF is the World Startup Fest — the global event for startups, innovative SMEs, and investors.
Through competitions, B2B meetings, and networking sessions, participants will gain valuable exposure and connections to help grow their ventures and engage with the global innovation community.
Discover new opportunities and take part in the events that are shaping tomorrow.
The Future of Innovation Meets in Bologna!
From June 4 to 6, 2025, within the WMF – We Make Future, you’ll have the chance to join over 100 events, including two major international gatherings focused on innovation, investment, and global entrepreneurship: the VC & Open Innovation Fest and the World Startup Fest.
These two key events bring together startups, investors, companies, scaleups, incubators, and stakeholders from around the world.
🔹 VC & Open Innovation Fest
The leading international event for open innovation and investment returns for three days of B2B meetings, strategic networking, and cross-ecosystem collaboration.
With over 13,000 investment rounds managed in 2024, $1.3 trillion in portfolio value, and 70,000 participants from 90 countries, this Fest is the beating heart of future-driven business.
A unique opportunity to tackle global challenges and create real positive impact.
🔹 World Startup Fest
Also taking place within WMF is the World Startup Fest — the global event for startups, innovative SMEs, and investors.
Through competitions, B2B meetings, and networking sessions, participants will gain valuable exposure and connections to help grow their ventures and engage with the global innovation community.
Discover new opportunities and take part in the events that are shaping tomorrow.
