Enactus Italy inaugurates the new edition of the Advanced Program

On Thursday, November 27, we kicked off the new Enactus year and launched a new edition of the Advanced Program: the acceleration journey, developed in collaboration with WDA – Next 4 Group, dedicated to teams that have already developed high-impact solutions and are ready to turn them into concrete entrepreneurial initiatives.

Thanks to the support of our partner, the selected students will have the opportunity to move from idea to market through an intensive and structured program.

The teams selected for the 2025–26 edition

This year, the teams admitted to the program are:

• Agrichange, University of Udine

  
  

  Agrichange has developed a priming system that uses static magnetic fields to improve seed germination. This treatment increases seed production and resistance to drought and salinity, offering an innovative and sustainable solution for agricultural companies and seed producers.

  
  

• Grel, University of Udine

  
  

  Grel, a start-up born at the University of Udine, simplifies urban composting with Polvar. Our patented blend eliminates odors and insects and facilitates decomposition, creating nutrient-rich compost (+150%). A practical solution to regenerate soil even in small spaces.

  
  

• PEasyBin

  
  

  PEasyBin is a compact smart bin that sorts polyethylene waste in industrial and logistics environments. Equipped with IoT sensors for monitoring and contamination alerts, it saves time, improves recycling accuracy, and helps companies enhance sustainability and circular-economy performance.

  
  

• Purifas, University of Padua

  
  

  Purifas develops an electrochemical sensor that accelerates the detection and monitoring of toxic PFAS chemicals in water. With data, we foster and guide collaboration among companies, communities, governments, and academia, creating real pathways toward a PFAS-free future, ensuring safe water for everyone.

  
  

• SafeMates, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

  
  

  SafeMates is an app that enhances personal safety during urban travel by building a reliable, supportive community where people help one another and contribute to everyone’s safety.

  
  

• SMEN, University of Trento

  
  

  SMEN is a smart-mobility platform for high-traffic tourist areas. It unifies public transport, seasonal services, parking, traffic and weather info, and CO₂-saving incentives. With predictive routing and multimodal trip planning, it cuts congestion, emissions, and reliance on private cars.

  
  

• WeDoo, ITS Tech Talent Factory

  
  

  Wedoo is the platform that connects the new generation with sustainable and authentic job opportunities. Verified listings, training, community, and gamification to build careers aligned with values and the SDGs.

  
  

• UniToken, University of Turin 

  
  

  UniToken converts academic success into real assets. Through gamification, we transform grades and knowledge sharing into a validated skill portfolio. A concrete solution to combat demotivation and provide companies with certified, ready-to-work talent.

  
  

• Voluntrix, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio

  
  

  Voluntrix is an AI-powered social impact platform connecting NGOs, startups, and public institutions with skilled volunteers, enabling faster project execution, measurable impact, and inclusive community development through smart matching and data-driven insights.

  
  

How the Advanced Program works

Over the course of eight sprints - one challenge every two weeks - the teams work through the main phases of developing a start-up: from validating the business model, to building the MVP (Minimum Viable Product), all the way to defining a growth strategy.

The program delves into essential topics for creating a solid entrepreneurial project:

• Market Analysis

• Target and Validation

• MVP Planning

• Traction

• Operation Plans and Financial

Each step must be earned: at every sprint, teams must present specific results that demonstrate the project’s evolution and allow them to advance to the next phase.

Through this program, Enactus Italy continues to invest in young changemakers and their ideas, supporting their commitment to transforming innovative concepts into solutions capable of generating real, long-lasting impact.

Discover WDA

WDA is the venture builder of the Next4 Group: an operational partner that supports startups, SMEs, and corporates in transforming high-potential ideas into solid, market-ready entrepreneurial initiatives. Born from the direct experience of founders and operators, it combines strategy, execution, and method to support teams throughout every stage of development.

It operates along three integrated pillars:

• The co-creation of new digital startups through venture building;

• Operational support with key roles on demand through the CXO as a Service model;

• The design of open innovation programs for corporates and institutions.

With a hands-on approach and a focus on measurable impact, WDA helps organizations and teams transform vision and strategy into concrete results.