Apply by 31 July 2025 to enter the European competition for accessible innovation.
An opportunity for inclusion-driven enterprises
The Startup Competition of Accessibility For Future 2025 (AFF2025) is an international competition taking place in Udine from 18 to 20 September 2025, as part of the major event promoted by Willeasy and IO CI VADO APS.
The goal is to connect businesses, innovators and regions to accelerate the transition towards a more accessible future.
The call is open to European micro and small innovative enterprises operating in one of the following areas:
Accessible tourism and innovation
Universal design, digital accessibility and new technologies
Sport, leisure and mobility
Smart Cities & Smart Homes, transportation and Open Data
During the event, selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to investors, incubators, entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
A qualified jury will select the best ones to take the stage in the final and compete for prizes in specialist services, visibility and networking opportunities.
Prizes include:
The top-ranked enterprises will receive high-value-added services such as:
Strategic support on accessibility, digitalisation and business growth
Visibility on the “Stage for Change”
Mentoring, promotional videos and digital tools
Entrepreneurial support, digitalisation and business matching services by TEC4I FVG worth over €9,000 (reserved for Italian micro and small businesses)
Who can apply:
Eligible applicants are enterprises that:
Were established less than 7 years ago (after 4 July 2018)
Have a registered or operational office in Italy or the EU
Operate in one of the thematic sectors listed above
Offer innovative products/services for their target market
Applications:
Applications must be submitted by 31 July 2025 using the online form [available here].
Submissions received by 21 July will receive a bonus score.
More details on requirements and how to apply are available in the full regulation.