A home for the builders in Milan's student area.


Duration mid June to end of September 2026
Applications close beginning of June, 2026
This cohort is in partnership with:

The Residency
watch the launch film
For the misfitsDirected by Alessandro Mascheroni, 2026
01The Program

Two months to ship, to grow, and to find the people who will travel with you.

We gather Europe's most curious builders into a single house in Milan and give them everything they need to do the most ambitious work of their lives.

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Focus areas

Silent spaces designed for deep, uninterrupted work.

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Community

Pitch nights, workshops and social gatherings.

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Lessons from the field

Founders and researchers sharing what they went through.

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Ways to breathe

Terrace, gym and chill areas to relax and recharge.

02This is for you, if

We are the place for rebellious builders working on hard problems.

The world is changing fast, if you're continuously thinking about how to solve real problems impacting people this is the place for you.

Our ideal candidate
  • technical: you have strong skills and a passion for building.
  • delusional: you know you can do it.
  • fearless: you speak your truth, even when uncomfortable.
  • extreme tenacity: you keep going, no matter how hard it gets.
  • kind: you lift others up.
03The Space

A house in Milan's student quarter built around how builders actually live.

Spaces for deep work, for making, for moving the body, for taking it easy. Scroll through and meet the house.

The building

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The building

The lab

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Make

The gym

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Balance

The terrace

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The terrace

Your space

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Your space

The living room

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The living room
04FAQ

Things people ask before applying.

01Is this free?
We're working to make this more accessible for future cohorts. For this one, participants cover rent and a small organizational fee, total costs is € 1,200 per month. Partial and full scholarships are available for outstanding candidates.
02Do I need to have a company to apply?
Not necessarily, but you must have a clear research or product idea you want to chase.
03How long is the program?
Two months: early July to the beginning of September 2026. Applications close mid June. If you apply now and do not make it in, you remain eligible for future cohorts.
04What's included?
Housing, the company of high-drive people, lectures with experts, pitch day with VCs, a growing lab, the gym, and a cleaning service.
05Will I meet investors?
Yes. We're in close touch with a group of bold European investors, at the end of the cohort everyone has a chance to present live during our pitch day.
06Do I have my own room?
Yes, everyone has their own room with storage and a desk.
07What if I'm underage?
We appreciate drive. If you have your parents' written clearance, you're good to go.
08Do you sponsor visas?
We welcome participants from all over the world. We can't directly sponsor visas, but we can point you in the right direction.
come build with us →← see you in milano

Ready to come home?

Applications for Cohort 01 close mid June, 2026. Tell us who you are and what you want to build.

any doubts? let's talk