Startup Competition Final

18  MARCH 2025 / INNOVIT, SAN FRANCISCO

Numbers of WMF 2024 Startup Competition
1.000
VC & Open Innovation Stakeholders
+3.000
Startups & Investors
+90
Countries
+5.000
Applications
60.7B
Total Participation in Deals
6
Finalist
+70.000
Attendees
12
Challenges of the Future
+2.1 MLN€
Prize Value
1.300B
Investment Portfolio
214B
AUM
13.630
Funding Rounds
1.000
VC & Open Innovation Stakeholders
+3.000
Startups & Investors
+90
Countries
+5.000
Applications
60.7B
Total Participation in Deals
6
Finalist
+70.000
Attendees
12
Challenges of the Future
+2.1 MLN€
Prize Value
1.300B
Investment Portfolio

The AI 4 Future Startup Competition Final, organized by WMF - We Make Future, is a unique opportunity to discover some of the most innovative AI-driven projects from Italy and the U.S. The event will take place on March 18 2025, at 6.15 pm at INNOVIT – Italian Innovation and Culture Hub in San Francisco, as part of the AI For Future event.

The finalists will pitch their innovative AI-based solutions, demonstrating how their technologies can address major global challenges and attract capital for growth.

The winning startups will fly to Italy to participate in WMF 2025, from June 4 to 6 in Bologna. There, they’ll seize all the opportunities for startups during the three-day event—from B2B meetings with investors to the additional chance of being selected to access workspaces at the Tecnopolo of Bologna. By joining WMF 2025, the finalists will connect with a network of over 300 international investors and venture capitalists, expected at the event from June 4 to 6, representing a portfolio of $1.3 billion, with $60.7 billion in transactions and $214 billion in assets under management.

Discover the winners startups!

THE WINNERS

The winning startups Cever-FI and Workee have been awarded access to WMF - We Make Future 2025, scheduled from June 4th to 6th at BolognaFiere. Here, they will have a branded booth in the Startup District, access to B2B meetings with investors and the business and networking events of the WMF, along with the opportunity to pitch on the Startup Stage.
CleverFi

Clever-FI

ITA

CleverFi enables travelers to connect to secure and reliable Wi-Fi networks without asking, "What is the Wi-Fi password?" This innovative solution effectively "teleports" your home Wi-Fi credentials, eliminating the necessity for shared passwords, VPNs, or carrying additional hardware. By providing seamless connectivity, CleverFi enhances accessibility, particularly for individuals with specific needs, ensuring a secure and hassle-free internet experience for everyone carrying multiple devices.

Workee

Workee

USA

Workee is your all-in-one B2B platform for booking, payments, and client management – no additional software required. Streamline operations, gain AI-powered insights, and access advanced analytics, all from a single, scalable solution.

THE OTHER FINALISTS

Owlise

Owlise is a Responsible Business AI platform that transforms AI adoption for companies of all sizes and industries. With its multi-LLM and multi-Agent architecture, Owlise provides secure, scalable solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing business systems.

Volumio

CORRD by Volumio helps music lovers discover new sounds effortlessly, creating personalized and endless music streams. Designed for those passionate about music, it works with the music services you already use, unifying all your streaming subscriptions into one app.

It combines your favorite tracks with new discoveries, flows across genres, and radio stations with different moods, and it is the first app that allows users to customize the recommendation algorithm.

Tweelin

Founded in 2021, Tweelin is a Silicon Valley SaaS startup which built the first ever AI solution that optimizes workplace communication by connecting colleagues at the right time through the right channel, eliminating coordination hassles. Integrated with Microsoft Teams, Android, and iOS, Tweelin streamlines 1:1 interactions, boosting employee productivity.

EnsolAI

Ensol.ai is an AI-powered platform that helps professionals, especially immigrants, strengthen their profiles for EB1A, O-1, and EB2-NIW visa applications. It streamlines access to key opportunities like speaking, judging, and peer reviews. The platform finds tailored roles, auto-generates abstracts and emails, and tracks progress. With a $49/month subscription, users have secured engagements, and Ensol.ai is now expanding through partnerships with universities, law firms, and enterprises.

The Jury of the Startup Competition
Federico Francioni
Federico Francioni
Design & Strategy Leader
Meta, ex-Microsoft
Alfredo Coppola
Alfredo Coppola
Co-CEO
US Market Access Center
Scott Yusuke Sugino
Scott Yusuke Sugino
President & CEO
Yamaha Music Innovations
Jonathan Speed
Jonathan Speed
Alchemist Accelerator
Grace Park
Grace Park
CEO
Nuleep
Taylor McPartland
Taylor McPartland
ScaleHealth
Carlo Rivis
Carlo Rivis
Innovation Discovery
Alex Golod
Alex Golod
Global Technology Executive and Consultant
Klaus Wehage
Klaus Wehage
Author Global Class & Cofounder of
@Global Copilot
Zach Coelius
Zach Coelius
Managing Partner Coelius Capital
Kishy Kumar
Kishy Kumar
Director of Development Oracle Database Transactions Engine

The WMF International Startup Competition
is now open

This year, once again, WMF – We Make Future is organizing the Startup Competition: the largest international competition for startups.

Now in its 13th edition, the initiative receives thousands of applications from all over the world every year and brings together investors, VCs, incubators, and international Business Angels in Bologna, Italy. The final round of the competition, featuring six startups—both Italian and international—will take place on the Mainstage during WMF 2025, scheduled for June 4th, 5th, and 6th at BolognaFiere, and will be streamed worldwide. In 2024, WMF brought together over 3.000 international stakeholders in startups and open innovation.

The call for applications is open, and submissions are accepted until April 11th.