NATIONAL
COMPETITION
2026
Two days where Enactus teams from across Italy present their projects, compete in front of the jury, and decide who will represent the country at the Enactus World Cup.
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL COMPETITION
The annual event where Enactus teams present their projects and compete in front of a jury to become National Champions and represent Italy at the Enactus World Cup.
It brings together students, corporate partners, academics and professionals, creating a meeting point between education, business and innovation.
A central moment in the Enactus journey, where competition, growth and networking meet.
2
Days of pitching
University and ITS students
100+
24
Projects
THE PROGRAM
19 MAY
13:30 - 14:00
Registration (all day long)
ENTRANCE
ALL GUESTS
14:00 - 15:00
Welcome Coffee & Judge and Faculty Advisor Orientation
AUDITORIUM A
JUDGES ONLY
15:00 - 16:30
Opening Round Of Competition (Advanced & Early Stage)
AUDITORIUM A - AUDITORIUM B - SALA KUWAIT
ALL GUESTS
16:30 - 17:00
Coffee Break & Team Photo Opportunity
PIAZZA
ALL GUESTS
17:00 - 18:30
Opening Round Of Competition (Early Stage)
AUDITORIUM A - AUDITORIUM B - SALA KUWAIT
ALL GUESTS
20 MAY
09:00 - 10:00
Registration (all day long)
ENTRANCE
ALL GUESTS
10:00 - 11:00
Opening Ceremony & Finalist Announcement
AUDITORIUM
ALL GUESTS
11:15 - 12:45
Final Round Of Competition (Advanced & Early Stage)
AUDITORIUM
ALL GUESTS
12:45 - 13:45
Light Lunch
PIAZZA
ALL GUESTS
13:45 - 15:30
Enactus EntreComp Skills Fair
PIAZZA
ALL GUESTS
15:30 - 16:30
Award & Closing Ceremony
AUDITORIUM
ALL GUESTS
THE VENUE
International Centre Loris Malaguzzi - ReggioChildren
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PIAZZA
The heart of of the building and the place where many of our networking activities will take place.
AUDITORIUM A + B
As you enter, on the right, you will find the auditorium.
Divided 2 rooms on the 19th, and organised as a single room on the 20th, it will be one of the rooms dedicaded to the competition and host the main stage of the event.
SALA KUWAIT
A room fully dedicated to competition activities on both days.
RESTAURANT
This area is located at Floor 1.
What happens here?
THE COMPETITION
EARLY STAGE CATEGORY
During the two days of competition, selected projects developed within the Enactus Early Stage Program, developed in collaboration with SocialFare, will compete divided in four leagues during the Opening Round of Competition on the first day. On the second day, four finalist teams will be selected by the Enactus judges to take part into the Final Round of Competition on the main stage.
The winner will earn the title of “Best Early Stage Project 2026".
Discover the leagues:
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During the two days of competition, the 5 Enactus teams which have successfully completed the Enactus Advanced Program with WDA, will compete in the Opening Round and in the Final Round of Competition, to earn the title of “Enactus Italy National Champion Team 2026”.
Discover the league:
ADVANCED CATEGORY
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THE ENTRECOMP SKILLS FAIR
Piazza, May 20th, 1:45 PM
The Enactus EntreComp Skills Fair is an immersive and interactive experience where students, professionals, mentors and guests connect through quick, hands-on challenges inspired by the EntreComp Framework, the European model for entrepreneurial competences.
More than a traditional fair, it is a dynamic arena where skills such as creativity, teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making come to life — creating opportunities for learning, exchange and meaningful connections across the Enactus community.
The piazza will be filled with 15 corners featuring the 15 EntreComp competences, where facilitators, student leaders and partner organisations will interact for the entire duration of the event.
Don't forget to:
1) Find an empty Competence Passport during the lunch break!
2) Push yourself out of your comfort zone and go enjoy the challenges!
3) If you are a facilitator or a professional, don't forget to come to the EntreComp area a little earlier to set up your desk and meet the activity coordinator: Francesca Grisot
propose short challenges to the audience, as an opportunity to test their competences and certify the competence they tested in their EntreComp Competence Passport.
We thank Dr. Francesca Grisot and Dr. Alessandra Scroccaro for their crucial contribution.
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BE&GO
Have you received your BE&GO card at the Registration Desk?
If not, go and ask for one!
Whether you are a student or a professional, this bingo card will help you make the most out of your Enactus National Competition experience. In the grid, you will find missions to complete that will encourage yours and your colleague social and relationals skills.
Will you able to complete the missions?
We think Carl Harvey Nardo for the crucial contribution in developing the BE&GO concept for the Enactus NC2026.
