CDP Venture Capital launches Frontech Accelerator, with Algorand and Microsoft as technical partners

April 16, 2024

Written by: Algorand Foundation

From today until May 19th, startups can apply for the six month accelerator program and €120,000 investment via www.frontechaccelerator.it.

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Algorand Foundation is proud to announce its role as a technical partner in the newly launched Frontech Accelerator, a program of CDP Venture Capital’s National Accelerator Network. With support from CDP’s own Accelerator Fund as well as co-investors GELLIFY and Cariplo Factory, the program has a total endowment of over €7 million.

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Frontech’s focus is on so-called “frontier” technologies, or those enabling digital transformation, with applications such as digital identity, intellectual property authentication, generative AI models, gaming, AR/VR, digital art, and more. 

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Ten startups in seed and early stage phases will be selected every year for three years, with each receiving an initial investment ticket of €120 thousand and a six-month program focused on strengthening their business proposals, with interactive sessions in four key areas:

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  • Vertical technology
  • Product development & service design
  • Business development
  • Fundraising

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As a technical partner, Algorand will provide mentorship and guidance to accepted startups throughout the duration of the program. 

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Frontech Accelerator will be based in Sardinia, with a reference base in Cagliari. Participation is open to both Italian and international startups that intend to open a registered office in Italy. Applications are open from today until May 19th.

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To learn more about the Accelerator, CDP Venture Capital, or any of the partners involved in the program, please read the full announcement here. 

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