Four months to reach the market in western Sicily. Applications open until November 15, 2026, 12:00 PM. INN-SO is the acceleration program led by GATE REI, CRESM and Impact Hub, with GAL Valle del Belice and the Municipality of Partanna as territorial partners. It is funded by the Sicilian Region under the “Open Innovation Sicilia” public notice (PR ERDF Sicily 2021-2027).
Over 4 months we work tailored with 15 startups to connect them with local businesses and value chains, providing mentorship, specialized advisory, and training up to the final Demo Day with investors.
- Services valued at approx. €21,000 per business, awarded to selected startups
- Non-repayable grant up to €50,000 for startups completing the acceleration track
- Target applicants: innovative startups incorporated for no more than 60 months, based in Sicily or willing to open an operational branch in Sicily
- Focus sectors: agri-food and priority domains of the regional Smart Specialization Strategy (S3)
Information and contacts: info@innsula.it
Co-funded by the European Union – PR ERDF Sicily 2021-2027, Action 1.1.3 – INN-SO Project – Western Sicily Innovation Hub – CUP G61F25000800006
