InnovUp: price, who can join and alternatives
InnovUp is the Italian association for startups, scale-ups and the wider innovation ecosystem, formed from Italia Startup and APSTI. Members get a private portal, discounts, networking meetings and two WhatsApp groups.
InnovUp at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders of startups and innovative companies | innovup.net |
| Members | Startups, scale-ups, innovative SMEs and support organisations | innovup.net |
| Where | Milan, Italy | innovup.net |
| Upcoming event | Assemblea dei Soci InnovUp 2026, 30 November | innovup.net |
| Member channels | Two WhatsApp groups, monthly newsletters | innovup.net |
| How to join | Fill in the form; the team finalises membership | innovup.net |
| Discount | Free first year for startups from member innovation centres | innovup.net |
| Seed definition | Seed means under one million euro revenue or funding | innovup.net |
Who it suits
- Founders of Italian startups and scale-ups
- Startups incubated by an InnovUp member centre (free first year)
- Founders who want policy representation plus networking
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who need published prices before applying
- Founders outside Italy
- Solo makers wanting an informal meetup
Alternatives to InnovUp
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Founders Club | Event tickets start at €49 + VAT | Request an invitation; some events have revenue minimums |
| Baseline | Not published | Apply to join by email |
| France Digitale (Collectif Startup) | 500€ over 12 months (Collectif Startup) | Startups with fewer than 20 employees; join online |
| Helm (formerly The Supper Club) | £1,450 per annum (Club membership); £4,250 option with a Forum (period not stated) | Apply online, then a 30-minute fit call; £3m+ revenue or raised |
| Indie Hackers & Bootstrappers Vienna | Not published | Luma registration with host approval |
| Indie Hackers Lille | Free | Open; register on Luma |
| IndieBeers Lisboa | Not published | Open; attend a meetup to join the WhatsApp group |
| IndieBeers London | Not published | Open; RSVP on Meetup |
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Questions about InnovUp
- How much does InnovUp cost?
- The page does not publish the fee; it is paid by bank transfer after registration.
- Is there a free option?
- Startups incubated or accelerated by an InnovUp member innovation centre get the first year free and 20% off the second.
- What counts as a seed startup?
- A company with under one million euro of revenue or funding received.
- Website
- innovup.net
- Price
- Not published (paid by bank transfer after joining)
- Entry rule
- Submit the membership form; the team contacts you
- Format
- National innovation association with events and member portal, Milan, Italy
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InnovUp isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check innovup.net before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.