Scale Up in Italy with Strategic Market Access and a Trusted Local Network
Scale Up in Italy with Strategic Market Access and a Trusted Local Network
Italy is more than a new market—it’s a strategic gateway to Southern Europe and a launchpad for innovation.
Through Welcome in Italy, Digital-Hub offers fast-growing startups and scaleups a structured market-entry program, combining legal onboarding with high-value connections across the Italian innovation ecosystem.
As a certified accelerator by the Italian Ministry for Enterprise and Made in Italy, Digital-Hub is widely recognized in the national tech and startup ecosystem. Our platform connects you with a trusted network of legal advisors, commercial partners, incubators, innovation clusters and early-stage investors, with a strong focus on digital solutions and B2B scaling.
Whether you’re expanding into Italy for business development, talent acquisition or regulatory presence, we help you do it faster—and with the right people at your side.
Who is this for?
This program is tailored for scaleups and growth-stage startups with proven traction in their domestic market and a clear roadmap for European expansion. It is ideal for founders and executives planning to establish a legal presence in Italy or test the commercial potential of their product in a new market. Companies operating in digital innovation—including SaaS, fintech, healthtech, mobility, e-commerce, climate tech, or B2B platforms—will find structured support tailored to their sector and stage of growth.
What we offer
- Strategic go-to-market advisory: positioning in the Italian ecosystem, value proposition localization, and early partnerships.
- Legal and tax onboarding: company formation, VAT registration, HR compliance, and setup via certified local partners.
- A curated list of commercial and operational partners, tailored to your vertical (e.g., legal, accounting, sales/distribution, PR).
- Warm introductions to Italian VCs, angels, and family offices with experience in international digital startups.
- Access to EU and regional funding programs, innovation incentives, and calls for proposals.
- Bi-weekly 1:1 calls with a dedicated advisor to monitor progress, solve operational issues, and adapt your market-entry plan.
- Optional mentorship and business development support via our national partner network.
Why Italy?
Italy is a G7 economy with untapped potential for digital innovation and rapid adoption in key sectors. By expanding here, your company can benefit from:
A large B2C market with increasing digital maturity.
Government-backed programs for innovation, internationalization, and R&D.
A growing number of investors and corporates looking to collaborate with scaleups.
Lower competition in many verticals compared to saturated northern markets.
Direct access to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean basin.
What makes us different
Digital-Hub is a certified accelerator by the Italian Ministry for Enterprise and Made in Italy, with strong recognition in the national tech ecosystem. We are deeply connected with:
Innovation clusters, incubators, and chambers of commerce.
Vertical investor networks (seed, series A, family offices).
Government bodies and public funding agencies.
Regional innovation hubs and corporate open innovation programs.
With Welcome in Italy, you don’t just enter a new market—you get trusted access, strategic advice, and long-term connections.
Our offices are based in Milan (north), Pisa (center) and Catanzaro (south)
Call to action
Let’s make your first 90 days in Italy matter. Book a strategic call today and discover how Digital-Hub can support your expansion.
