Elevator 2026
The growth program for high-potential companies by Endeavor Italy, supported by Fondazione Sviluppo e Crescita CRT, in collaboration with OGR Torino, EY, Growth Capital, K&L Gates Italy, MIDA, W Executive, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Applications now open
Deadline: November 2, 2025
Elevator 2026, the new edition of the growth program dedicated to high-potential Italian companies, is about to launch. The program targets companies entering the
scale-up phase and demonstrating the qualities needed to stand out in the national and international entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Applications are open to all innovative companies looking to accelerate their growth, strengthen their business strategy, and access a global network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
Elevator 2026 focuses on entrepreneurial quality, execution capacity, and the impact potential of the selected companies.
The program takes place at
OGR Torino, the hub of Fondazione CRT, a key reference point for startups and high-tech enterprises. Over the course of
six months, companies will be guided by the
Endeavor team and mentors, part of an international organization present in more than
40 markets and uniting over
2,000 successful entrepreneurs worldwide, including more than
50 unicorns. In Italy, Endeavor supports leading companies such as
Bending Spoons,
Satispay,
Unobravo, and
D-Orbit.
Selected companies will take part in a structured journey that includes:
- personalized sessions with mentors from the Endeavor network, chosen based on each company’s specific needs;
- four highly specialized workshops, led by program partners, on key topics for business growth and scalability;
- roundtables and networking events with experts and Endeavor entrepreneurs;
- a workshop with an executive coach dedicated to the personal and managerial growth of leaders;
- an Investor Day featuring national and international investors;
- free consulting sessions with partners W Executive, K&L Gates, and EY;
- a workshop with coaching company MIDA focused on leadership and team management.
The goal of
Elevator 2026 is to provide companies with concrete tools to
strengthen their position and accelerate their growth path, working on strategic, operational, and personal dimensions. With the program, entrepreneurs will be able to test and refine their business model, explore fundraising strategies, deepen HR topics, and develop leadership and team management skills.
Elevator 2026 is an opportunity to grow both as a company and as an entrepreneur, within an ecosystem of excellence that connects talent, capital, and knowledge.
Apply now.