{"id":14612,"date":"2026-04-15T11:15:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/?page_id=14612"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:14:45","slug":"italia-360","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/programs-streams\/italia-360\/","title":{"rendered":"Italia360"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-width-bg has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Italia360<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Italia360 is an <strong>8-week intensive program <\/strong>designed to empower early stage founders as they move from ideation to launch. Through hands-on workshops, peer accountability, expert mentorship and clear pathways, founders validate their ideas, build functional MVPs, refine their brand and go-to-market strategy and deliver competitive pitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italia360 is dedicated to empowering ambitious <strong>first &amp; second-generation immigrants and Italian-heritage student entrepreneurs<\/strong>, equipping them with the mentorship, resources, and community needed to turn their ideas into successful businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italia360.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"874\" height=\"235\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2025\/04\/italia-360-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11459 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 874px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 874\/235;aspect-ratio:3.7194312796208533;width:231px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2025\/04\/italia-360-1.png 874w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2025\/04\/italia-360-1-300x81.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/italia-360\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join our waitlist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/04\/3-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14613 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/04\/3-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/04\/3-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/04\/3-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/04\/3-3-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/04\/3-3-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2026\/04\/3-3.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Where Heritage&nbsp;<strong>Meets Entrepreneurial Ambition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Italia360 is more than a program \u2014 it's a launchpad for founders who carry more than one world with them. Over 8 weeks, you will turn your business idea into something real: validated, positioned, and pitch-ready. Whether you're first-generation, second-generation immigrants or Canadian with Italian heritage, you will leave with hands-on experience, dedicated mentorship, and a community that lasts well beyond the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>At Italia360, <\/strong>you will get<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- ITALIA 360 \u2014 \"What You'll Get\" Pillar Cards -->\n<!-- Paste this into a WordPress Custom HTML block -->\n\n<style>\n  .italia360-pillars-section {\n    padding: 40px 0;\n    font-family: 'IBM Plex Sans', sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .italia360-pillars-section .pillars-heading {\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    margin-bottom: 32px;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n  }\n\n  .italia360-pillars-section .pillars-heading span {\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .italia360-pillars-grid {\n    display: 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class=\"pillar-title\">Community &amp; Network<\/div>\n      <p class=\"pillar-desc\">Join a growing network of Italian-heritage entrepreneurs across Canada. What you build here lasts beyond the 8 weeks.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- END ITALIA 360 Pillar Cards -->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>8-Week<\/strong> Roadmap at Italia360<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a glimpse of what your 8 weeks look like with Italia360 this summer, from your first day as a cohort to the moment you pitch in front of investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Program Schedule \u2014 Workshop Schedule -->\n<!-- Paste into a WordPress Custom HTML block -->\n<!-- CSS lives separately in WPCode as a CSS snippet -->\n\n<section class=\"program-schedule\">\n\n\n  <div class=\"program-schedule-grid\">\n\n    <!-- Kickoff -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card is-kickoff\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Kickoff<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">22<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">June 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">Cohort Welcome &amp; Orientation<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">Meet your cohort and set your roadmap for the 8 weeks ahead.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Week 1 -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Week 1<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">08<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">July 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">Concept Validation<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">Test your assumptions before you build.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Week 2 -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Week 2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">15<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">July 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">Customer Discovery<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">Turn real interviews into decisions that stick.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Week 3 -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Week 3<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">22<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">July 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">Business Modelling<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">Map your revenue, costs, and value proposition.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Week 4 -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Week 4<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">29<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">July 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">Pitching<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">Build the confidence to pitch anyone, anywhere.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Week 5 -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Week 5<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">05<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">August 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">MVP Development<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">Ship something real \u2014 fast enough to learn from.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Week 6 -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Week 6<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">12<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">August 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">Legal 101<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">IP, incorporation, and founder agreements \u2014 simplified.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Week 7 -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Week 7<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">19<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">August 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">Branding, Go-to-Market &amp; Sales<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">Position your offer and close your first customers.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Week 8 -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Week 8<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">26<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">August 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">Pitch Practice<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">Final rehearsal \u2014 walk in polished and ready.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Pitch Day -->\n    <div class=\"program-schedule-card is-kickoff\">\n      <div class=\"card-week\">Pitch Day<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-number\">31<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-date-label\">Aug \u2013 Sept 1, 2026<\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-divider\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"card-title\">Demo &amp; Pitch Day<\/div>\n      <p class=\"card-blurb\">Present to investors and celebrate what you've built.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<!-- END Program Schedule -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-width-bg has-text-align-center has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From your first application to your final showcase \u2014 here's the full journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Applications open<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">May 1st, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Applications Close<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">May 22nd, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Program kick-off day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">June 22nd - 24th, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Program Duration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">June - August 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Demo day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">September, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns application-steps is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Step: One<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for the 2026 cohort open on May 1st! Stay tuned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about the application process, email us at <a href=\"mailto:yspace@yorku.ca\">yspace@yorku.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/italia-360\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join our waitlist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Step: Two<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview in early June. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Step: Three<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The selected participants will be notified in mid June with program kick off and orientation in late June.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-width-bg has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for the program, individuals must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First or second-generation immigrant or Canadians of Italian heritage\/descent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current post-secondary student (returning to school in Fall 2026) or recent graduate (graduated in 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early stage founder in technology or technology ventures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a clearly defined problem and proposed solution (ideation or MVP stage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passion to validate and launch their business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to participating in the full program (attendance at virtual check-ins, weekly in-person workshops, Launch Event and Pitch Day are mandatory)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be open to feedback, learning, and peer-to-peer collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id14612_3d0df0-36 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id14612_3d0df0-36 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id14612_3d0df0-36 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id14612_3d0df0-36 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id14612_3d0df0-36 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id14612_3d0df0-36 kt-accordion-has-20-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane14612_7da050-6f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who is eligible to apply?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Italia360 is for early-stage founders in technology or technology-enabled ventures who are first- or second-generation immigrants or Canadians of Italian heritage\/descent, and who are current post-secondary students (returning Fall 2026) or recent graduates (graduated in 2026).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane14612_9275e0-ad\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Do I need to have an incorporated company or a finished product?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No. You can apply at the ideation, prototype, or MVP stage\u2014as long as you have a clearly defined problem and proposed solution, and are ready and committed to validate and build.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane14612_d566f2-df\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is the program in-person or virtual?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The core weekly workshops are in-person at York University\u2019s Keele Campus. Mentorship and accountability sessions can be online or in-person. There are also optional biweekly peer circles that will be in-person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane14612_42c720-20\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is the time commitment?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Expect weekly in-person workshops (2 hours), optional peer circles (1, hour biweekly), and weekly mentorship\/accountability sessions (30\u201345 minutes), plus independent work between sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane14612_c30685-07\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">When does the program run?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The program runs July to August 2026, with key milestones including a Launch Event (June 22\u201324, 2026) and Pitch Day (Aug 31 \/ Sep 1, 2026).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane14612_9cc219-61\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where are the sessions held?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Weekly workshops take place at York University\u2019s Keele Campus. The Launch Event will be at Columbus Centre (June 22\u201324, 2026) and the Pitch Day will be at York University\u2019s Keele Campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane14612_4865ff-3b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What do participants receive?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Hands-on workshops and mentorship with seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts, accountability support, and access to a supportive community designed to help founders validate their idea, build an MVP, refine their go-to-market strategy and pitch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane14612_95fb72-b4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is there a cost to participate?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No, the program is free and we do not take equity from the ventures!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane14612_569a25-bb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How many ventures will be chosen?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>A maximum of 12 ventures will be chosen for the program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane14612_88b995-62\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How does the application and selection process work?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Applications open May 4, 2026 and close May 22, 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews with selection decisions shared by June 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane14612_9a4b8f-4c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>What if I have other commitments during July\u2013August 2026?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>You must be able to attend the mandatory program components (weekly in-person workshops, required check-ins, Launch Event, and Pitch Day).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-20 kt-pane14612_d79eda-93\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How can I contact the program team with questions?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Please contact the YSpace team at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:yspace@yorku.ca\">yspace@yorku.ca<\/a>\u00a0and indicate Italia360 in the subject line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"408\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2025\/07\/Tech-Accelerator.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12184 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2025\/07\/Tech-Accelerator.png 455w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/231\/2025\/07\/Tech-Accelerator-300x269.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 455px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 455\/408;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-align-center full-width-bg has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications Open Soon!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for 2026 cohort open on May 1st. 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