The Venture Hour

​The Venture Hour — where Italian innovation meets US capitals

​One hour, one rooftop, one bridge across the Atlantic.

​As the sun sets over Rome, a hand-picked lineup of invited Italian startups takes the stage in front of US venture investors from the Techstars orbit — followed by drinks and networking on the Zest Hub rooftop terrace.

​Part of Origin – The Startup Hub at Rome Future Week 2026, The Venture Hour is built for founders building toward the US market, for investors scouting Italian deal flow at the source, and for anyone who wants to be in the room where the corridor takes shape.

​The Venture Hour is developed by GPD Studio Legale e Tributario together with Polsinelli LLP, in collaboration with Needs, Zest, LTV and Rome Future Week.

​The event is held under the patronage of the Centro Studi Americani.

​What to expect
Startup pitches · investor networking · talents, founders and capital in one room · ITA ⇄ USA

​When & where
Tuesday, 23 September 2026, 7.15 PM — Zest Hub Rooftop Terrace, Via Marsala 29H, Rome (Termini)

​How it works
Pitching startups participate by invitation only. Registration is required to attend — seats are limited.