ECapital Business Plan Competition

ECapital 2.0 is a business plan competition founded in 2001 and based in Ancona, Italy. The organization aims to stimulate young entrepreneurs to create innovative startups within the Marche region. Over its 20-year history, ECapital has facilitated the establishment of more than 150 startups and has engaged over 7,000 participants from various universities in the region. ECapital focuses on fostering innovative business ideas through a structured competition format, providing participants with training and financial support, with a total prize pool of €200,000 funded by the Fondazione Marche. The competition is open to groups of at least three individuals, targeting students, graduates, and young entrepreneurs in the Marche region.

ECapital 2.0 adds value to portfolio companies by providing training, financial support, and a structured competition format that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship among young individuals.