PLAI Startups Accelerator Program 2024

The application period for the PLAI Startups Accelerator Program 2024 is now open. PLAI is searching for innovative teams and companies with the potential to transform industries using generative AI. If you are leading a project that offers a distinctive solution in one of PLAI’s core areas, they encourage you to apply and share your ideas.

PLAI is committed to reshaping the Italian generative AI landscape by supporting projects that stand out for their impact and scalability. Joining PLAI means entering a community that looks to the future with determination and optimism, ready to shape tomorrow with innovative solutions that start today.

Categories

• Education: PLAI is on the lookout for startups ready to transform the education landscape. If you’re harnessing the power of Generative AI to personalize learning experiences or create interactive and personalized educational content, they want you. Join them to redefine education, making it more accessible, engaging, and tailored to individual learning styles.
• New Media and Digital Advertising: Dive into the next generation of digital advertising and media with Generative AI. They’re seeking startups that are reimagining content creation, personalizing user experiences, and optimizing advertising strategies with AI. Whether you’re enhancing storytelling or revolutionizing ad tech, your vision can set new standards for engagement and innovation in the digital realm.
• Retail: PLAI invites startups to revolutionize the retail industry. From personalizing shopping experiences to optimizing supply chains and inventing new customer service solutions, Generative AI has the potential to change the game. If your startup is at the forefront of integrating AI into retail, creating seamless, efficient, and highly personalized shopping journeys, let’s shape the future of retail together.
• Books and Publishers: Calling all startups using Generative AI to disrupt the world of books and publishing. Whether you’re enhancing the way stories are told, optimizing the publishing process, or creating personalized reading experiences, PLAI is your platform to turn innovative ideas into reality. Together, they can write a new narrative for the publishing industry.

Benefits

• €100k Investment: For a 7% equity, transparent and fair deal, with no hidden vetoes or special rights.
• 4 Months Program: With Dedicated workstations in a vibrant and innovative environment in Milan.
• €10k of Tech Perks: With access to digital services, and credits available during and after the Program.
• 50+ hours of actionable Workshop: To master the skills you need to succeed.
• 20+ hours of tailored Mentorship: By the Acceleration team and a Network of Premium Managers and Entrepreneurs.
• Up to €500k in Follow-on Investment: for continued growth, scaling, and strategic development in subsequent stages.

Eligibility

• Open to teams and companies ready to revolutionize industries with generative AI.
• Startups may be from anywhere in the world.
• Innovative solutions should be in any of the following sectors:
  • Publishing and Books
  • Retails
  • New media and Digital Advertising
  • Education