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we empower students to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey so they build innovation and startups.

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the path to

become a startie

written application

FEB 20 - FEB 27

interview

ROLLING BASIS

onboarding day

mARCH 8

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want to get to know us?

meet us in person

April 18

online info event

april 23

founder fail tales

april 25

in-person info event

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frequently asked questions

I haven’t found a startup idea yet, is this a problem?

Not at all. We understand the challenges of finding the right idea you’re passionate about. You should have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive. With this mindset and surrounding yourself with people who share it, finding a startup idea will come naturally.

What study background and skills should i have?

We welcome every student regardless of their study background, as long as you have the entrepreneurial spirit and drive. Your skills can be from diverse areas and don’t need to be restricted to business skills.

How many events do you have per semester?

We like to keep our academic years active with more than 20 smaller and bigger events, workshops, sprints, hackathons, community gatherings and ecosystem trips organized throughout the year.

My Italian is not good, is that a problem?

We are a diverse community with members from all over the world. That’s why our main language of communication is English. But, we’re always happy to help you practice and improve your Italian skills.

how does the application process look like?

We have a two step application process. The first step in your written application. The written application consists of open questions that help us get a sense of who you are, what are your skills and why you’re passionate about entrepreneurship. After screening and evaluating all the applications, the selected applicants are invited to an interview in which we want to get to know you and better understand your motivation for entrepreneurship and why you want to join our community.

how much time do i need to invest in start as an active member?

We don’t have a fixed hour rate you need to invest. We lay a big emphasis on an active and lively community and that the projects you do at START Milan help you gain new skills for your entrepreneurial journey. We like to say, you get as much out of your time at START Milan as much as you invest in it.

in which departments can I be active?

We have 5 departments in which you can be active and undertake projects to practice and gain new skills. Some projects even span across multiple departments or even organizations. You’ll be able to realize your ideas regardless of the department you decide to join.

Our departments are: People, Events, Growth and Marketing, Partnerships and Operations. You will have time during your onboarding to get to know the departments and choose the right one for you.

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