Accelerator
PLAI 2026 Startup Call
Rolling
PLAI 2026 is an open innovation accelerator call by Mondadori Group targeting AI-driven startups across education, retail, new media, publishing, and corporate functions. Selected startups receive up to 300,000 EUR in equity investment, up to 100,000 EUR for Proof of Concept projects, and access to corporate expertise and pilot opportunities.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Mondadori Group / PLAI
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Opens
- February 3, 2026
- Amount
- €300,000 · Investment
- Equity
- Not stated
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- Anywhere
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and later
- Sectors
- AI and machine learning, Edtech, Fashion and retail, Govtech and legal, Media and gaming, Mobility and logistics
- Location
- Italy
- Application languages
- English
Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.