From Europe to New York.
Your gateway to the US market.
The ATLAS NEXT Program helps ambitious startups, scaleups and innovative companies establish meaningful connections in the United States.
Powered by the Transatlantic Innovation Hub, participants spend four intensive days inside New York's innovation ecosystem, meeting investors, customers, corporations, accelerators and institutional partners that can accelerate international growth.
Four levers to enter the American market.
Every stop is designed to turn the mission into real relationships: capital, partners, visibility and business opportunities.
US investors & funds
Direct access to capital and the American venture ecosystem.
Accelerators & partners
Networking with accelerators and strategic partners in the market.
International pitching
High-intensity pitch sessions in front of the right audience.
B2B & partnerships
Business matching and concrete commercial opportunities.
ATLAS NEXT PROGRAM.
ATLAS NEXT PROGRAM is a market access mission designed for ambitious European startups, scaleups, and innovation-driven companies ready to build meaningful connections in the U.S.
Over four days in New York City, participants gain direct access to investors, corporate innovators, ecosystem leaders, and strategic partners through a curated program focused on business development, fundraising, and long-term market expansion.
The mission unfolds over four intensive days in and around New York City. It begins at the Transatlantic Innovation Hub with a welcome session, ecosystem immersion workshops on U.S. market access, fundraising from U.S. investors, and parallel tracks on incorporation, scaling, hiring, and pitch review. The first day culminates in the MeetUp Pitch Event at Civic Hall in Union Square, organized with the NY Tech Alliance, where the best 10 companies pitch in front of the NYC ecosystem — and the best pitch wins a fully paid mission to Beijing, China, during our next Atlas Next Mission in 2027. Day two features a welcome ceremony at the Consulate General of Italy, an AI & new tech workshop at AWS, and an ecosystem visit to NYCEDC. Day three takes the delegation to Connecticut for innovation visits at Yale Ventures and Connecticut Innovations, returning to New York for networking and business events. The final day closes with a partner breakfast for VCs, partners, and operators, followed by one-on-one meetings and ecosystem visits at the Transatlantic Innovation Hub.
Four days in New York.
The ATLAS NEXT PROGRAM is currently being finalized and will include a curated mix of workshops, pitch opportunities, institutional meetings, and ecosystem visits across New York. From sessions at the Transatlantic Innovation Hub to the flagship MeetUp Pitch Event with NY Tech Alliance, participants will engage with investors, corporate partners, public institutions, and innovation leaders shaping the U.S. market. The final agenda will be confirmed closer to the mission dates.
October 12–15, 2026 · New York City
Tentative agenda. The full version will be finalized by Oct 1st. Confirmed hosts and stops include the Transatlantic Innovation Hub, JPMorgan, AWS, Civic Hall × NY Tech Alliance, NYCEDC, Yale Ventures and Connecticut Innovations.
At the Center of New York's Innovation Ecosystem.
The ATLAS NEXT PROGRAM is designed to immerse participants in the organizations shaping entrepreneurship, venture capital, and innovation across the Northeast. At the heart of the experience is the MeetUp Pitch Event at Civic Hall, organized with the NY Tech Alliance, where selected European startups present to one of New York's largest innovation communities of founders, investors, operators, and technology leaders. Over four days, participants engage directly with leading investors, corporations, public institutions, universities, and ecosystem partners—building relationships that create tangible opportunities for U.S. expansion.
- Transatlantic Innovation Hub — Mission headquarters and gateway to the New York innovation ecosystem
- ITA — Italian Trade Agency — Institutional welcome (to be confirmed)
- AWS — AI & new tech workshop including ecosystem tour
- Civic Hall × NY Tech Alliance — Flagship pitch event and high-value networking
- NYCEDC — New York City Economic Development Corporation: ecosystem and market entry opportunities
- Yale Ventures & Connecticut Innovations — Research commercialization, venture building, and investor connections
- JPMorgan — Insights into corporate innovation, venture, and scaling in the U.S. market
Transatlantic Innovation Hub
Mission headquarters and gateway to the New York innovation ecosystem at 417 Fifth Avenue.
Consulate General of Italy
Institutional welcome and remarks from the Consul General.
AWS
AI & new tech workshop including ecosystem tour.
Civic Hall × NY Tech Alliance
The stage for the MeetUp Pitch Event: flagship pitch event and high-value networking.
NYCEDC
New York City Economic Development Corporation: understanding the innovation ecosystem and market entry opportunities.
Yale Ventures
Research commercialization, venture building, and investor connections.
Connecticut Innovations
The State of Connecticut's venture arm: early-stage capital and soft-landing opportunities.
JPMorgan
Insights into corporate innovation, venture, and scaling in the U.S. market.
What is Atlas Next.
Atlas Next is the operating arm behind ATLAS and the Transatlantic Innovation Hub. It delivers the services, programs, and on-the-ground execution that support European companies expanding into the United States.
Its flagship initiative is the ATLAS NEXT PROGRAM, an immersive market access program in New York connecting founders and executives with investors, corporate partners, customers, accelerators, universities, and key ecosystem stakeholders.
October 12–15, 2026 • New York City
- Market entry strategy and qualified business development
- U.S. company formation, compliance, and operational support
- Investor access, corporate partnerships, and growth opportunities
What is ATLAS.
ATLAS — Transatlantic Association for the Internationalization of Startups — helps European startups, scaleups, and innovation-driven companies enter, operate, and grow in the U.S. market.
Through its network of corporate partners, investors, institutions, universities, and ecosystem leaders, ATLAS turns market entry into a structured business development process focused on qualified relationships, operational execution, and measurable outcomes.
From its strategic office at 417 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, ATLAS operates the Transatlantic Innovation Hub: a platform where European companies connect with the U.S. market through business development, investor access, institutional relationships, and long-term partnerships.
Find your stage in New York.
Three tracks designed for different stages and ambitions, one destination: the US market.
Atlas Next Pitch Day
High-intensity pitches for innovative startups targeting the US market.
For startupsFuture Promises Pitch
A dedicated space for Italy's most promising talents and projects.
For innovatorsPitch Your Business
Networking and strategic partnerships for established SMEs and companies.
For companiesThe market where global innovation scales.
Book your seat on the transatlantic bridge.
Fill out the application form and start your selection process. The delegation is limited: 80 seats, by invitation.