In the beautiful setting of the Casa delle Associazioni at Baraccano in Bologna, a boxing ring becomes the stage for Pitch Rumble: the pitch event dedicated to startups, organized by I3P, the Incubator of the Polytechnic University of Turin, together with sponsors Qonto and Latuta and partners OVHcloud and Lead.

Young innovative companies will be the true stars of the evening, called to compete in rhyme-based pitches in front of the audience. The best presentations will win prizes offered by the sponsors. All participants will also be treated to a networking aperitif—an unmissable opportunity to make new connections and forge valuable collaborations.

This special event will take place alongside the We Make Future (WMF) fair, which will be held from June 4–6, 2025, at BolognaFiere and attracts startups, investors, companies, and curious minds from across the country and abroad each year.

How to Participate

The rhyme-fueled battles of Pitch Rumble will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM, in person at the Casa delle Associazioni at Baraccano, located at via Santo Stefano 119/2, Bologna.

Challengers will face off in 3 rounds in a knockout tournament. The challenges will be sent to the selected startups a few days before the event to give them time to prepare.

To participate—either as a spectator or a contender—you must fill out the application form and receive a confirmation email. Please note: filling out the form does not guarantee participation. The organizing team will select and confirm the names that best align with the nature of the event. Important: you’re welcome to invite others, but everyone must register via the form, otherwise entry cannot be guaranteed.

This initiative offers the chance to experience something truly out of the ordinary, combining creativity, innovation, and fun in a unique setting, with networking opportunities among numerous young companies and leading players in the innovation sector.