Dock Startup Lab 2026 | Demo Day

Ready to witness the future of innovation?

Mark your calendars for the Dock Startup Lab Demo Day 2026 ed.

What is Dock Startup Lab

Dock Startup Lab is a 4-month intensive Startup Founders Academy that transforms talented individuals into founders and helps them find co-founders. We guide early-stage teams through a structured validation process, turning promising ideas into market-ready ventures.

Our Partners

The 2026 edition of the program is supported by Joule, Eni School of Entrepreneurship, TP (Main Partners), Sapienza Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub - SIEH, and Roma Tre University (Academic Partners).

WHY ATTEND

• Front-row access to the next wave of industry-disrupting ventures

• First-mover advantage on potential investment opportunities

• Networking with Rome's most dynamic innovation ecosystem

THE STARTUPS

After months of intense acceleration, mentorship, and validation, our cohort of 10 startups is ready to showcase scalable solutions across sustainability, circular economy, AI, and many other verticals. These founders have iterated, pivoted, and optimized their MVPs into market-ready products with demonstrable traction.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

• Startup pitches

• Talks about innovation

• Visit to the finalist teams’ booths

• Networking with the startup innovation ecosystem

Please note that entry to the venue will be permitted until 6:30 PM; after this time, no further admissions will be allowed.

Seats are limited. Secure your spot now