Pitchmas
Bring your idea to stage this Christmas.
22 December 2026 · Milan, Luiss Hub
A national pitch competition designed to give young researchers the chance to pitch their translational project to VC investors and industry professionals and get a taste of what it takes to
turn science into impact!
Med Track
Projects developing biotech solutions for human health, from novel therapeutics to bio-based diagnostics, drug delivery systems and discovery/design platforms.
- Therapeutics — small molecules, biologics, and other biotech-based approaches
- Biotech-based diagnostic systems
- Biotech-based drug delivery systems
- AI or software platforms for drug or biomolecule discovery and design
Eco Track
Projects developing innovative solutions based on living organisms, cells, microorganisms, or biological systems, with applications across the Environmental, Industrial and Agri-food sectors.
- Environmental biotechnology
- Industrial biotechnology
- Agri-food biotechnology
- Other solutions built around living organisms or biological systems
Nucleate Italy participates in the Global Virtual Activator (GVA), Nucleate's flagship program. After the first review round, ten projects per track will be selected and nominated for the GVA, where it will enter the program's own selection process. Read the One-Pager →
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Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters across 41 regions and 280+ academic institutions, Nucleate builds intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech network — helping democratize innovation so founders can focus on building transformational technology. Learn more about Nucleate Italy →