The deadline for applying for the free From Zero To Startup course dedicated to adults aged 20 to 50 has been extended until 16 November 2025. The extension allows those who have approached at the last moment to complete their application for participation. The initiative is promoted by Blue Factory, a business incubator of ESCP Business School, with the contribution of the Turin Chamber of Commerce and the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation as ecosystem developer.
After the success of the last edition, the program has expanded and now offers two distinct paths: the first is intended for young people aged 16 to 19, with the deadline for applications set for December 31, 2025 while the second is aimed at adults aged 20 to 50, with the recent extension of the deadline to November 16. Both courses are designed to guide participants, even without a starting idea, in the process of creating a startup, thanks to a structured and completely free training course.
The youth course will take place from the end of January to the end of May 2026 at the Turin Campus of ESCP. It includes a total of 40 hours of training, including face-to-face workshops and online mentoring sessions, and concludes with the issuance of a certificate of participation also recognized as PCTO, at the discretion of the school. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with professionals, teachers and dedicated mentors, acquiring entrepreneurial skills in a stimulating environment.
The adult edition, also divided into practical activities and mentoring, will extend from November 2025 to June 2026 and includes a more intense commitment, with 12 classroom workshops, online testimonials with founders and investors, as well as 16 hours of dedicated mentoring. The course will end with a Demo Day during which participants will be able to present their projects in front of an audience of investors and professionals in the sector.
All information on how to apply, detailed programs, calendar of activities and teaching staff are available on the official website. The initiative confirms its strategic role in supporting and developing the local startup ecosystem, offering a wide audience the opportunity to train and launch an innovative company with solid skills.
