Rubik Hub × I3P: Startups Without Borders: Scaling Through a Global Community

On the 🗓 7th of October, Rubik Hub and I3P invite founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders for an exclusive event dedicated to startups with global ambitions. 📌 “Rubik Hub × I3P: Startups Without Borders: Scaling Through a Global Community” is an official Side Event of Wave by Vento, and brings together pitching, special prizes, and insights from founders or ecosystem players who've taken startups global, built international communities, and brought global thinking back to Italy. ✅ Connect directly with members of a community of startup hubs spanning Turin, New York, and London, sharing what it really takes to build international communities, expand into new markets, and scale startups beyond borders. ✅ Hear practical insights, honest conversations, and real stories from those who have successfully connected local innovation with global opportunities. ✅ Discover promising startups tackling real-world challenges and shaping the future of innovation. 🔥 Fireside Chat Speakers from leading innovation ecosystems will share insights on scaling startups, building international partnerships, and growing beyond borders in a fireside chat about “Scaling through the power of a global community”: Giorgio Ciron - Director at InnovUp Leonard Burger - Chief Ecosystem Officer at Kingscrowd Europe (Moderator) Nicklas Pavoncelli - Head Organiser of The Bologna Gathering 🚀 Pitch Competition Are you a startup and want to pitch at the event? Apply here and get the chance to present your solution in front of an international audience. If selected, you have the opportunity to compete for for fast-track access to the Rubik Hub MVP Accelerator program and I3P Incubation Program. Whether you're looking to grow your startup, meet investors, discover international opportunities, or expand your network, this side event brings together the people and perspectives that can help accelerate your journey. Seats are limited, so register now and secure your place! 📋 Event Agenda: 09:30 - 10:00 | Welcome Coffee & Registration 10:00 - 10:20 | Opening Remarks (Rubik Hub & I3P) 10:20 - 11:00 | Pitch Session (6 Startups) 11:00 - 11:10 | Coffee Break & Networking 11:20 - 12:00 | Fireside Chat: Scaling Through The Power of a Global Community 11:10 - 11:20 | Prize Announcement 12:00 - 12:05 | Closing Remarks 12:05 - 13:00 | Networking — Rubik Hub is one of Europe's Top Accelerators, according to the Financial Times, and home to the Best Coworking Space globally in 2026, awarded at the Global Startup Awards. We've supported over 600 European startups, with the help of a community of over 370 mentors. I3P - The Incubator of Politecnico di Torino supports the creation and development of high-tech innovative start-ups with high growth potential. Founded in 1999, it has been awarded as the Best Public Business Incubator in the world by the World Rankings of Business Incubators and Accelerators 2019-2020. — 📷 *Media Release Notice By attending this event, you hereby give your free and unlimited consent and permission to Rubik Hub, the event partners, and the event photographer to capture and use photographs, video, or audio of you during the event. You understand these may be published or shared, without limitation, for promotional, marketing, or editorial purposes, with or without identification by name. You waive any right to compensation or claims arising from such use.