Following the success of the INMC start-up competition held in Anderson in 2024, the Corridor of Incubators (COI) is enthusiastically launching its second edition.
This competition is open to INMC member cities and aims to support innovative start-ups from all sectors of activity, including artificial intelligence, technology, mobility, agri-food, and cultural and creative industries, among others.
The 2026 edition will take place as part of the 5th INMC Conference, to be held in Cuneo, Italy, from 5 to 9 October 2026.
Up to sixteen start-ups will be selected to present their projects during a dedicated session. This event will provide them with international visibility, with an audience made up of experts, incubators, and innovation stakeholders.
Highlights of Cuneo 2026
Participating start-ups will benefit from a high value-added programme, including:
- 3-minute pitches in front of an international jury
- An award ceremony recognising the three most innovative start-ups:
- 1st prize: €5,000
- 2nd prize: €3,000
- 3rd prize: €1,000
- Access to the international soft-landing programme of the Corridor of Incubators, funded by the INMC, facilitating start-up establishment and international development
- Events (networking sessions and workshops) organised during the conference, enabling peer-to-peer exchanges and the acquisition of knowledge to accelerate projects
The 2026 edition offers a platform providing enhanced visibility, enabling project promotion, opportunities for exchange, and the possibility of joining the international community of the INMC network.
Read the success story of CIDECO, a Clermont-Ferrand-based company that won second prize in the start-up competition.
