SPRINT

Accelerate your startup growth

The path from a powerful idea to a scalable business can be a difficult leap, but you don’t have to do it alone. SPRINT is a founder-first program focused on helping early-stage startups achieve product-market fit. 

What makes SPRINT different

  • One-to-One Support

    You will receive personalized support from a dedicated advisor. Together, we co-design a strategic plan for your product development and customer acquisition, which guides our one-to-one sessions every 2 weeks, focused on setting objectives and tracking progress.

  • Fundraising Readiness

    You will have hands-on guidance for private and public financing (venture capital, grants, crowdfunding) and connections to our network of corporate partners and 100+ investors.

  • Key Support Pack

    You can leverage our network of professionals for expert advice in legal, finance, marketing and more; unlock perks and deals on top-tier tools and services, and gain access to a dedicated workspace in Rome.

How it works

  • Step 1 - Apply

    Complete our online application to share your vision, idea, and team details. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

    Our next application deadline is June 30th.

  • Step 2 - Have a call

    Our Selection Committee evaluates applications, selecting founders with potential for meaningful impact. If shortlisted, you’ll meet with us for a discovery call to align on mutual fit.

  • Step 3 - Upon decision you are accepted and ready to start

    Once accepted, you’re onboarded to start your personalized startup growth journey. The activities together are structured over a 6-month period.

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To ensure our goals are perfectly aligned with yours, SPRINT operates on a founder-first model.

There are no upfront program fees. Instead, we partner with you by obtaining a pre-agreed equity stake and an investment option only upon successful completion of the program.

This way, our success is intrinsically tied to yours, fostering a true partnership focused on building a thriving venture.

Who Is This For?

  • You Have an Idea

    You’re developing an innovative solution to a real problem. We accept even not incorporate startup.

  • You’re at the Start of the Scaling Curve

    You are pre-product-market fit, working towards early traction.

  • You’re Committed

    You are ready to invest part-time or full-time in the project and have energy to build something remarkable.

Who we are

SPRINT is a project by Unfold Tomorrow, an innovation hub dedicated to empowering early-stage startups. We focus on the personal and entrepreneurial journey, fostering a nurturing environment where founders can grow, thrive, and make an impactful difference.

  • 100+

    Startups supported

  • 4.5 M €

    funds raised

  • 1500+

    Network of founders

  • 50+

    Network of investors

  • 30+

    Network of accelerators

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  • The program typically runs for 16 weeks

  • We typically take between 2-3% equity for the advisory service.

  • We welcome international startups, though founders may need to relocate to Italy for the program duration and potentially establish an Italian entity for funding purposes.

  • Not necessary, the program requires physical presence in Italy for the full duration, typically based in Rome, with some flexibility for hybrid arrangements in later program phases.

  • SPRINT is sector-agnostic but shows particular interest in tech-enabled solutions, B2B SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and sustainable innovation across various industries.

  • Yes, founders maintain full operational control and decision-making authority, with SPRINT providing advisory support rather than board control.

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