Woman In The Garden
Woman In The Garden
©2025

The Program.

An 8-week intensive, equity-free, GTA-based mentor-led program. Open to all sectors and venture ideas while being fully funded.

Personalized Mentorship & Expert Guidance

Italia360 offers one-on-one mentorship from industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and experienced professionals from the CIBPA, DMZ and Y-Space networks.

Exclusive Entrepreneurial Resources & Community

Participants gain access to entrepreneurial zones, providing a rich ecosystem of startup resources, networking opportunities, and specialized programming.

Global Exposure & Business Growth & Opportunities

With the Italia360 network, winners can connect with international markets, explore expansion opportunities, and build relationships with global business leaders.

Schedule

Week 1

Entrepreneurship 101 & Goal Setting

Week 2

Design Thinking & Customer Discovery

Week 3

Mock Ups & Prototyping

Week 4

Messaging & Marketing

Week 5

Financing & Legal

Week 6

Product Launch & Sales

Week 7

Pitching

Week 8

Demo Day & Graduation

Woman Wearing Sunglasses

Program Features

35+ hours of business training

20+ specialized workshops

50+ network of Italia360 investors,

mentors & corporates

1 final event pitch with competition

and graduation

Eligibility Criteria

Be an immigrant or the next

generation (i.e., children of

immigrants) or of Italian

heritage / descent

Be between 18-35 years old

Have a business/project idea,

an existing business/project

or the desire to expand and

grow the existing business

or project.

Benefits & Access

Free access (fully funded) "Italian

Touch" mentorship 

1-to-1 mentoring sessions with

Italia360's industry leaders

50+ network of investors, mentors

& corporates

FAQ

Is there support after the program ends?

When do applications open?

What are the program outcomes?

Want to get involved?

info@italia360.ca

Italia360 is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association of Toronto

(CIBPA), YSpace and the DMZ, ensuring students receive world-class support as they bring their business ideas to life.

Copyright © Italia360 - 2025

Want to get involved?

info@italia360.ca

Italia360 is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association of Toronto

(CIBPA), YSpace and the DMZ, ensuring students receive world-class support as they bring their business ideas to life.

Copyright © Italia360 - 2025

Woman In The Garden
Woman In The Garden
©2025

The Program.

An 8-week intensive, equity-free, GTA-based mentor-led program. Open to all sectors and venture ideas while being fully funded.

Personalized Mentorship & Expert Guidance

Italia360 offers one-on-one mentorship from industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and experienced professionals from the CIBPA, DMZ and Y-Space networks.

Exclusive Entrepreneurial Resources & Community

Participants gain access to entrepreneurial zones, providing a rich ecosystem of startup resources, networking opportunities, and specialized programming.

Global Exposure & Business Growth & Opportunities

With the Italia360 network, winners can connect with international markets, explore expansion opportunities, and build relationships with global business leaders.

Schedule

Week 1

Entrepreneurship 101 & Goal Setting

Week 2

Design Thinking & Customer Discovery

Week 3

Mock Ups & Prototyping

Week 4

Messaging & Marketing

Week 5

Financing & Legal

Week 6

Product Launch & Sales

Week 7

Pitching

Week 8

Demo Day & Graduation

Woman Wearing Sunglasses

Program Features

35+ hours of business training

20+ specialized workshops

50+ network of Italia360 investors,

mentors & corporates

1 final event pitch with competition

and graduation

Eligibility Criteria

Be an immigrant or the next

generation (i.e., children of

immigrants) or of Italian

heritage / descent

Be between 18-35 years old

Have a business/project idea,

an existing business/project

or the desire to expand and

grow the existing business

or project.

Benefits & Access

Free access (fully funded) "Italian

Touch" mentorship 

1-to-1 mentoring sessions with

Italia360's industry leaders

50+ network of investors, mentors

& corporates

FAQ

Is there support after the program ends?

When do applications open?

What are the program outcomes?

Want to get involved?

info@italia360.ca

Italia360 is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association of Toronto

(CIBPA), YSpace and the DMZ, ensuring students receive world-class support as they bring their business ideas to life.

Copyright © Italia360 - 2025

Woman In The Garden
Woman In The Garden
©2025

The Program.

An 8-week intensive, equity-free, GTA-based mentor-led program. Open to all sectors and venture ideas while being fully funded.

Personalized Mentorship & Expert Guidance

Italia360 offers one-on-one mentorship from industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and experienced professionals from the CIBPA, DMZ and Y-Space networks.

Exclusive Entrepreneurial Resources & Community

Participants gain access to entrepreneurial zones, providing a rich ecosystem of startup resources, networking opportunities, and specialized programming.

Global Exposure & Business Growth & Opportunities

With the Italia360 network, winners can connect with international markets, explore expansion opportunities, and build relationships with global business leaders.

Schedule

Week 1

Entrepreneurship 101 & Goal Setting

Week 2

Design Thinking & Customer Discovery

Week 3

Mock Ups & Prototyping

Week 4

Messaging & Marketing

Week 5

Financing & Legal

Week 6

Product Launch & Sales

Week 7

Pitching

Week 8

Demo Day & Graduation

Woman Wearing Sunglasses

Program Features

35+ hours of business training

20+ specialized workshops

50+ network of Italia360 investors,

mentors & corporates

1 final event pitch with competition

and graduation

Eligibility Criteria

Be an immigrant or the next

generation (i.e., children of

immigrants) or of Italian

heritage / descent

Be between 18-35 years old

Have a business/project idea,

an existing business/project

or the desire to expand and

grow the existing business

or project.

Benefits & Access

Free access (fully funded) "Italian

Touch" mentorship 

1-to-1 mentoring sessions with

Italia360's industry leaders

50+ network of investors, mentors

& corporates

FAQ

Is there support after the program ends?

When do applications open?

What are the program outcomes?

Want to get involved?

info@italia360.ca

Italia360 is a collaborative effort between the Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association of Toronto

(CIBPA), YSpace and the DMZ, ensuring students receive world-class support as they bring their business ideas to life.

Copyright © Italia360 - 2025