BLAST is the first edition of a new international and high quality event that gathers and connects companies, startups, investors, incubators, accelerators, media, public administrations and technology leaders coming from all over the world. During the famous Roman spring, for 3 days the Eternal City will be one of the best international hub for digital innovation where to foster a strong and worldwide network.
Every edition, the event is vertically focused on specific paths.

This year they will be:

VR/AR
AI
Fintech
Foodtech
IoT & Industry 4.0

2017 featured path
Aerospace – The present, the future and beyond

Opportunity for startups
The BLAST 2017 Startup Program includes several opportunities for Startups, accordingly to the startup level of development.

Startup Program includes:

1 Startup Booth (4 sq. stand in the exhibition area, comprehensive of 2 Blast Passes)
Matching Tool Application
Access to Mentorship program
Media opportunity
Startup Arena *(optional)

Who can participate?
Startups at Seed Stage or Early Stage round of investment can apply for the single Startup Booth , optionally you can apply for the Startup Arena Competition.
However, be informed that only startups with MVP (or a prototype) and a scalable business can be selected for the Competition.
If your company is looking for a Late round of investment (C, D or IPO) or is in advanced development, please check the BLAST’s offer for exhibitor and partners, there can be a most suitable solution for you.

How to participate
We select, for this year, only 150 startups for the Program.

Price 700€ excl VAT comprehensive of 2 pass and all Startup Program services that you have read above.

Only Startups that successfully pass the selection can pay the charge, participate to selection it’s totally for free.

APPLY HERE!

DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UP: 15 March 2017
For more information or questions you can contact our startup referent: alex@blastproject.com