Paradigma Exponential Hub – Acceleration Programme 2025
Improve Your Deep Tech Startup into a Global Business
8 weeks to take your deep tech from prototype to international scale
Up to €150,000 in funds from the Veneto Region (DGR 1476 Line B)
Only 14 startups selected for a targeted program
Applications due by 10/05/2025
Why To Apply Now
€150,000 disbursed in advance, without detailed reporting (Veneto Region, DGR 1476 Line B – participation in the call with support from the Incubator)
8-week sprint program: from selection to funding, with mentors who have raised over €40M+
Investment model: €3,000 upfront + €7,000 only upon success (no equity)
High probability of success (~80–100%) vs. ~15% national average on regional funds thanks to direct interaction with the Veneto Region
Elite Curriculum
70+ hours of intensive training with mentors who have raised over €40M in funding
University professors specializing in deep tech, legal/intellectual property experts, C-level executives from international scale-ups
Integrated Methodologies:
Exponential Thinking (Vision)
Disciplined Entrepreneurship (Structure)
Sprint Methods (Validation)
Objectives-Based Mentoring (Execution)
Practical workshops on financial modeling, go-to-market strategies, international scaling
How Does It Work
Phase 1 — Selection
Online applications from 08/18/2025 to 10/05/2025
Pre-selection bootcamp from 10/20/2025 to 10/26/2025
Phase 2 — Intensive Acceleration (8 weeks)
Commitment: 10 hours/week (8 hours training + 2 hours 1-on-1 mentoring)
Weeks 1–2: Exponential Mindset & Team Building
Weeks 3–4: Market Validation & Financial Modeling
Weeks 5–6: Product Development & Go-to-Market
Weeks 7–8: Scaling Strategy & Investment Readiness
Phase 3 — Funding & Demo
December 2025: Demo Day Italy + Dubai with investors
January 2026: Submission of application to the Veneto Region funding call with full support from Paradigma Innovation Hub
Benefits
Access to strategic markets in Italy, UAE, and USA
Post-program support for 12 months
Guidance for growth and expansion
A "lifetime" network and ongoing mentoring
Investment
Upfront investment: €3,000
Success fee: €7,000
(only if funding is obtained)Total investment: €10,000
Potential Returns
Veneto Region funding: Up to €150,000
Business plan: estimated value of €25,000
Access to a network of mentors and international investors
Total program value: over €200,000
Who It’s For
Perfect Match:
Startups established less than 3 years ago (or to be established by October)
At least one technical founder on the team
Proof of Concept (PoC) / Minimum Viable Product (MVP) already validated (or early customers)
International ambition
Priority trade: Digital or Deep Tech (AI/ML - IoT/Robotics - Smart Mobility - Energy/Sustainability - Photonics/Materials - Medtech/Biotech)
Our Success Stories
EXPOFIN (Energy & Sustainability)
€3M projected revenue in 2025 - Break-even in 24 months - Replicable model
NExT Modular Vehicle (Smart Mobility)
Negotiations with 20 cities - CES24, COP28, EXPO20 - Valuation >€20M
Logbot (IoT & Automation)
1000+ projects - Partnership with Carel Spa - 25x ROI on Paradigma
About Paradigma Innovation Hub
Certifications and Institutional Recognitions
Certified incubator by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (2021)
Partner of the Invitalia Startup System (2022)
Innovation Manager Innoveneto for Industry 4.0 (2023)
Consulting firm accredited by MIMIT for Innovation Vouchers (2023)
International Network
Padua (Italy): HQ with 1,200 m² of coworking space and prototyping lab
Dubai (UAE): operational branch since 2022 with access to a $150 billion market, partnerships with XA Group and Intelak Innovation Hub
New York – China: support for startups in the USA and Asian markets
Elite Mentor Team
€40M+ total raised by our network of international mentors
“We don’t sell training. We build successful startups in the heart of Veneto.”
FAQ
10 hours/week too much?
8h training + 2h mentoring with total flexibility on days/times. Many founders do it on weekends.
Is "no reporting" real?
Yes. The DGR 1476 Line B call provides for advance funding without detailed reporting.
What if I don’t get the funds?
You don’t pay the success fee and keep the training, network, and business plan. Always zero equity.
Why only 14 startups?
Quality mentoring requires a 1-to-1 ratio. We prefer excellence over volume.