A nonprofit organization backed by prominent Italian entrepreneur Andrea Pignataro is consolidating with Milan's top university tech incubators to strengthen early-stage venture capital support. The merger aims to create a more robust ecosystem for blockchain and Web3 startups seeking initial funding and mentorship. By combining resources from multiple academic institutions, the initiative seeks to identify and nurture promising projects in the crypto and decentralized finance space. This collaboration reflects growing institutional interest in supporting the next generation of blockchain-based innovation through structured acceleration programs.