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Rome is connected to a Lazio-wide innovation network: Rome Technopole says it connects universities, research centers, institutions, and businesses across the region.
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Rome is connected to a Lazio-wide innovation network: Rome Technopole says it connects universities, research centers, institutions, and businesses across the region.
Luiss lists its Rome EnLabs hub at 5,500 square meters with 150 workstations. In a March 12, 2025 announcement, Rome Capitale described the third AcceleraImpresa edition for startup and team solutions using 5G, AI, IoT, or blockchain, with selected startups eligible for up to €12,500 and coworking at CTE Roma at Tiburtina Station; that announcement does not establish a current intake.
Lazio Innova describes Boost Your Ideas as having paths for early-stage teams and startups. Its page reported first StartupLab winners on June 24, 2026, and new startup intake was not verified.
Corriere della Sera described Translated in November 2024 as a Rome-based company working in machine translation and artificial intelligence.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Rome ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #47 | No change | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | #81 | Up 1 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #150 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 71 to 80 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
86 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Rome
Investors 49
Investor
InvestorInvesting in deep tech for a better future.
InvestorDriving growth in the innovation ecosystem.
The 3 most prominent of 49. Browse all investors
Venture studios 15
Venture studioBuilding innovative healthcare companies from research.
Venture studioBuilding the future of deep-tech startups.
Venture studioEmpowering startups through innovation and collaboration.
The 3 most prominent of 15. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 11
AcceleratorAccelerating sustainable ESG projects in Italy.
AcceleratorAccelerating innovation in sports and wellness.
AcceleratorFostering innovation and sustainability through high-tech startups.
The 3 most prominent of 11. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 11
IncubatorEmpowering early-stage ventures in Italy.
IncubatorFostering innovation and collaboration in technology.
IncubatorEmpowering experienced entrepreneurs to innovate.
The 3 most prominent of 11. Browse all incubators
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Raising in Rome
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Rome
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Rome
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Rome
Corriere described Translated in November 2024 as a Rome-based machine translation and AI company.
Source: Translated Lara, un progetto tutto italiano, è il miglior traduttore online oggi disponibile?Lazio Innova describes two program paths for early-stage teams and startups.
Source: Boost Your IdeasRome Capitale's March 2025 announcement specified the eligible technologies, support, and location; it does not establish a current intake.
Source: AcceleraImpresa, online bando terza edizioneLuiss lists the Rome EnLabs hub at 5,500 square meters with 150 workstations.
Source: Startups: Luiss EnLabsRome Technopole says it connects universities, research centers, institutions, and businesses across Lazio.
Source: Fondazione Rome Technopole
Questions about Rome
How does Rome rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #47 in GFCI (GFCI 40). It appears in 4 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Rome?
49 investors based in Rome have a profile here, including Regione Lazio, Venture Capital and Zest Group. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Rome?
Yes. Rome has 11 accelerators, 11 incubators and 15 venture studios on record, including Kerr Spa, Dock - Startup Lab and Cube Labs.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Rome
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