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The Napoli Fintech Lab is a project rooted in the values of inclusion and merit. The program offers a free pathway for high-potential young talents. Participation in the program is fully funded by the lab’s partners for all participants admitted through the selection process and includes opportunities for company visits and introductory interviews with the partners.
If you are interested in participating in the next edition of the Napoli Fintech Lab, on this page you will find all the necessary information to follow the deep dive sessions on the program structure, the selection notice, and the key dates to mark on your calendar.
The project has a total duration of 6 months (January to June).
The activities are divided into three phases:
Each of these phases includes the presentation of interim results to the lab’s partners.
Throughout the project, there are in-depth training sessions on specific areas, including:
The training supports the development of open innovation projects and does not involve passing exams. Students are evaluated based on the results achieved during the planned activities.
Activities are conducted both in-person and on the Microsoft Teams platform. In-person sessions take place up to a maximum of 20 days, either at the University of Naples ‘Parthenope’ or at the lab’s partner facilities.
Attendance of 80% is mandatory for both online and in-person sessions in order to receive recognition for participation. University activities are held on Thursday afternoons and Fridays, almost every week, excluding holidays. The class schedule will be provided once the selection process is completed.
For more information on the structure of the program, you can attend in-depth sessions with the Lab Director, which will be announced on the website and through social media.
Application deadline:
November 3, 2024 (11:59 PM)
Platform test:
November 15, 2024
Introductory interviews:
November 25-28, 2024
Announcement of selection results:
December 9, 2024
Start of lab activities:
January 13, 2025
End of lab activities:
July 3-4, 2025
In September and October, in-depth sessions on the structure of the Open Innovation program will be organized, both in-person at the University of Naples ‘Parthenope’ and online via Microsoft Teams.
Stay connected with us to receive updates on these events by following our social media channels.
Eligible to participate in the selection process are:
To participate in the selection for the next edition of the Napoli Fintech Lab, download the call for applications here:
Prospective students will be evaluated by a Selection Committee composed of members from the Department of Business and Quantitative Studies at the University of Parthenope, as well as external members designated by the Lab’s partners.
The selection process consists of three phases:
Phase 1:
Verification of compliance with the requirements outlined in the call for applications, and evaluation of the CV and submitted qualifications.
Phase 2:
Completion of a logical-psychological aptitude test on a digital platform, without the need to attend in person at the University.
Phase 3:
Candidates deemed eligible will be invited to the University of Naples Parthenope for an in-person interview.
The selection results will be published on the Napoli FinTech Lab website starting from December 9, 2024.
Participation in the Lab is free of charge. There is no fee required for selection, and no costs are associated with joining the program once the selection process is completed.
Participants will not receive reimbursements for attending the selection process or for participation in the in-person and remote activities outlined in the Open Innovation program.
Submit your application for the 2025 Open Innovation program:
Università di Napoli Parthenope
Dipartimento di Studi Aziendali e Quantitativi
Via Generale Parisi 13 – 80132, Napoli
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