Taranto CirTech has launched the Call4Ideas. It invites startups, innovative projects, young companies and emerging organisations to apply to join an acceleration programme designed to transform high-impact ideas into tangible, sustainable and scalable solutions. 

The call is open to Italian and international entities offering advanced technological solutions in the blue economy, agri-food, renewable energy, water management, waste recycling and sustainable textiles sectors. The focus is on ideas that use deep tech technologies such as AI, biotechnology, blockchain, advanced materials and robotics, with the aim of generating a tangible and lasting positive impact on the territory. Teams that are not yet formally established may also apply, provided they commit to doing so by the end of the programme if selected.

The acceleration programme, lasting approximately two and a half months starting in July 2025, will offer prizes of up to EUR 12 500, personalised mentoring, meetings with investors and access to a support ecosystem to transform high-impact ideas into concrete and scalable projects.

Participants can submit their applications by filling in the online application form no later than 23:59 on 22 June 2025.