DISAQ for

STARTUP

Do you want to gain the skills to develop your own STARTUP PROJECT?

Explore the Open Online Courses offered by DISAQ on entrepreneurship.

Do you need support to DEVELOP your BUSINESS IDEA?

Access a network of scientific and entrepreneurial excellence and bring out the full potential of your idea.

Do you want to join an ACCELERATION program for your COMPANY?

Discover the Department’s labs, training opportunities, and entrepreneurial programs designed to help turn your idea into reality.

Do you want to present your STARTUP project to BUSINESS INVESTOR?

Become part of our ecosystem, explore funding opportunities, and connect with our initiatives.

HIGHLY SPECIALIZED TRAINING

HIGHLY SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR YOUR IDEAS

MOOC

OPEN ONLINE COURSES

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free, accessible online training programs designed to provide startups with high-quality content to strengthen their knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship. Through video lectures, readings, quizzes, and discussion forums, these courses deliver an innovative learning experience that combines theoretical foundations with practical expertise in the Department’s disciplines.

ACADEMIC GUIDANCE AND MENTORING

A NETWORK OF SCIENTIFIC AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE

KNOWTRACK

Idea Accelerator

KNOWTRACK is DISAQ’s idea and business accelerator, offering entrepreneurial empowerment and mentoring programs tailored specifically for startups, including collaborations with MIT. Each entrepreneurial project is supported by one or more mentors with proven expertise in the relevant sector, providing guidance to accelerate growth and facilitate access to funding, in partnership with leading Italian venture capital firms.

UNESCO Chair

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in the Mediterranean and MENA Countries

The UNESCO Chair “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in the Mediterranean and MENA Countries” works to promote entrepreneurship and the development of innovative ecosystems in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Aligned with the UNESCO 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the Chair encourages participation and professional development among students, professionals, and educators, with a particular emphasis on gender equality. Its aim is to strengthen the capacity to build innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in these regions.

DATA-DRIVEN DECISION lab

Laboratory

The D³Lab – Data-Driven Decision Lab – provides startups and academic spin-offs with expertise in quantitative marketing, data analysis, and the use of AI to develop innovative strategies, test business models, and strengthen their competitiveness in the market.

ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS

HANDS-ON TRAINING AND PRE-ACCELERATION

NAPOLI FINTECH LAB

Third Mission Initiative

The Napoli Fintech Lab is a specialist training program on Business Design Thinking for aspiring entrepreneurs Enriched by counseling sessions with financial industry experts, the program supports the development of entrepreneurial projects to be presented to the Lab’s industrial and technological partners.

KNOWTRACK BOOTCAMP

Learning Program

The Knowtrack Bootcamp is an intensive training program that gives aspiring entrepreneurs from different sectors the chance to immerse themselves in a collaborative and dynamic environment, working on real projects and facing real-world challenges. Through practical workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking with industry experts, participants gain skills in business design, market strategy, financial management, and innovation—preparing them to transform their ideas into successful entrepreneurial ventures.

MEIM
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

First-Level Master

The MEIM Master program is designed to sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset, giving you the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-moving business world.
Delivered between Naples and Boston, MEIM provides access to key international markets and direct engagement with MIT Sloan faculty, industry experts, and top executives from partner companies.

In the final stage of the program, students can choose between a company internship or a guided path to launch their own startup.

BUSINESS ANGEL AND VENTUR CAPITAL

INVESTMENT
PROGRAMS

These investors not only provide capital but also mentoring, advice, and valuable connections—supporting startups from launch through growth and expansion, offering them useful suggestions, orientation and precious connections.