Empowering High-Potential Startups for Global Scaling and International Growth
The Project
OGR Bridging Growth is an international growth program helping high-potential startups from the OGR ecosystem scale globally.
Building on years of experience supporting over 400 startups and scaleups, OGR Torino, the innovation hub of Fondazione CRT, developed the program in collaboration with Mind the Bridge to guide selected companies into their next phase of international expansion.
Over six months, founders receive hands-on, tailored support, focusing on key areas like business development, market entry, fundraising, positioning, and communication. The program is results-driven, with clear KPIs to track progress. By combining OGR Torino’s ecosystem with Mind the Bridge’s global networks, OGR Bridging Growth connects startups with international markets, investors, and strategic partners. For a select group of companies, the journey culminates in an exclusive CEO Retreat in Silicon Valley to further enrich their global growth experience.
Why OGR Bridging Growth
Scale Internationally
Identify key barriers to global growth and create a customized Scaling Plan with clear deliverables and KPIs to guide your expansion
Build Tailored Market Strategies
Develop a go-to-market and market entry plan with expert guidance to navigate the challenges of international scaling
Unlock Global Business Opportunities
Connect with investors, partners, and customers across Europe, North America, and APAC to accelerate your company’s growth
Strengthen Leadership and Global Positioning
Enhance your leadership skills through one-on-one mentoring and exclusive participation in a CEO Retreat in Silicon Valley, positioning your company to succeed internationally
Target Audience
OGR Bridging Growth is designed for high-potential growth companies from the OGR ecosystem that are ready to enter a new phase of international expansion. The program targets structured startups and scaleups, ideally at Series A stage or beyond, with validated solutions and a clear ambition to scale globally.
Participation is reserved for companies that have emerged from OGR innovation programs and ready to actively engage in a demanding, hands-on journey. While there is no financial cost to join the program, founders and CXOs are expected to commit time, focus and strategic involvement to fully leverage the opportunities of OGR Bridging Growth.
Organizers
OGR Torino, hub of Fondazione CRT, blends culture and innovation. Since 2019, OGR Tech is one of Europe's largest innovation hub, supporting 130+ startups yearly with 16 programs, 80+ partners, and €450M+ catalyzed to boost entrepreneurship.
In collaboration with
Mind the Bridge (MTB) is a global open innovation platform that supports corporates and startup ecosystems. MTB is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in San Francisco, Barcelona (Spain), Milan and Bologna (Italy), Seoul (S. Korea), Sidney (Australia), and strategic partners in the Middle East, Australia and Africa. Over the years Mind the Bridge has accelerated and scaled over 1,200 startups (over $6.6 billion raised, 50+ M&As and 4 IPOs).
OGR Bridging Growth - Kick-off Event / Summit
OGR Bridging Growth will be officially announced at
the Scaleup Summit on March 10 at OGR Torino.
The Scaleup Summit is an international conference bringing together startups, scaleups, investors, corporates, and innovation leaders to unlock new global opportunities.
Building on a format successfully deployed by Mind the Bridge worldwide since 2015, the Summit returns to Italy with keynote speeches, expert panels, investors, and curated networking sessions.
In addition to the open conference, founders and CXOs from OGR portfolio companies will have access to exclusive, closed-door sessions reserved a select group, designed to deepen strategic discussions and support their international growth journey.
Limited spots available – reserve your place now.
If you are a founder interested in
OGR Bridging Growth, take the survey and join the summit
Reserve your spot at the
Scaleup Summit Turin 2026
Timeline
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February
Assessment of Globalization Readiness
All OGR Portfolio Startups are required to fill out a dedicated Survey.
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March 9/11
Due Diligence for Startup Selection
(OGR Startups, by invitation only) 1:1 meetings to identify the startups with the largest potential for international scaling and jointly pre-identify goals, deliverables and KPIs.
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March 10, H 9 - 14
Global Scaling Workshop
(OGR Startups, by invitation only) Focused hands-on workshop for global scaling strategies restricted to all OGR startups.
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March 10, H 14.30 - 18.30
Scaleup Summit Turin 2026
Open conference with global investors, corporates, experts, plus networking opportunities for startups.
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April
Selection of Startups
Selection of the 15 startups admitted to OGR Bridging Growth.
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August / September
CEO Retreat
in Silicon Valley
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May / October
Delivery of
the Program
Contacts
For information about the OGR Bridging Growth program, contact us at:
BridgingGrowth@ogrtorino.it