Fifth edition of Coopstartup Piemonte
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On 12 November 2026 Legacoop Piemonte, in partnership with the mutual fund Coopfond, opened applications for the fifth edition of the Coopstartup Piemonte call. The call supports the creation of new cooperative businesses in Piedmont, and applications remain open until 31 January 2027.[1][2]
Who can take part
Groups of at least three people intending to set up a cooperative may apply, as well as cooperatives established after 1 January 2025. Projects that register on the platform are offered an initial training and orientation phase; those who complete the application gain access to a programme of mentoring, support and business acceleration.[1][2]
Results of previous editions
In the first four editions, 64 projects were submitted, of which 39 turned into businesses, with a production value of 3.6 million euros in 2025 and over 170 members involved. According to Dimitri Buzio, president of Legacoop Piemonte, applications have doubled compared with the first edition and more than one project in two has turned into a business.[1][2]
The national Coopstartup programme, launched by Coopfond in 2013, has supported the creation of 135 cooperatives in Italy, 75% of which are still active. Piero Ingrosso, head of Coopfond's Innovation Area, announced that Turin will host the programme's national meeting in summer 2027.[1][2]
Prizes and selection criteria
The call offers up to seven grants of 6,000 euros each, made up of 5,000 euros in non-repayable funds from Coopfond and 1,000 euros in vouchers for training services provided by the agency Inforcoop Ecipa Piemonte. Three special prizes are also planned: one of 1,000 euros from Nova Coop and two from the Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo, worth up to 5,000 euros each. Selection favours projects dedicated to inland areas, digital innovation, environmental sustainability, and the social, cultural, sporting and forest-wood-energy supply chain sectors.[1][2]
Sources
- Coopstartup Piemonte, al via la quinta edizione del bando per progetti cooperativi — ANSA Piemonte, 12 November 2026
- L'innovazione fa squadra: arriva la quinta edizione della Coopstartup Piemonte — TorinoOggi, 12 November 2026