24 Hours of Team Challenges for
Italy’s Top Business-Minded
Students and Graduates

Milan

October 14-15, 2023

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What is First Ascent business?

First Ascent Business is a competition for Italy’s most promising students and recent graduates who share a passion for business, technology, and taking on ambitious challenges.

Participants engage in a series of team challenges lasting 24 hours straight, starting in the morning and taking place at the Bending Spoons state-of-the-art HQ in Milan. It’s an unmissable, all-expenses-paid opportunity to network, impress, and find out what you’re capable of.

Put your talent to the test

Hone your collaboration skills

Compete for an amazing prize

Connect with other remarkable young minds

Get a close-up look at Bending Spoons

WHO ORGANIZES FIRST ASCENT BUSINESS?

First Ascent Business is organized by Bending Spoons, a leading European tech company that has served half a billion people since launching in 2013, with 100 million using its products each month. An award-winning culture and international team have made it a top workplace in Italy.

First Ascent Business is completely free—all expenses, including travel, accommodation, and activities, are covered by Bending Spoons.

WHY PARTICIPATE IN FIRST ASCENT BUSINESS?

Test your abilities and reach new heights

Collaboration meets competition in a series of exciting challenges that connect the complexities of business and tech. Get a feel for how logic, teamwork, and business acumen make the difference in developing successful strategies.

Network with the best

Collaborate with other incredibly talented young people. Forge lifelong friendships and share your passions with like-minded peers. After all, great business is all about curious people coming together and making remarkable things happen.

All expenses paid

Travel, accommodation (two nights), food, drinks, and activities—Bending Spoons, organizer of First Ascent Business, is picking up the tab.

A top prize for an impressive win

While all participants get to enjoy a free trip to Milan, each member of the winning team will receive a brand-new Macbook to further sweeten their victory.

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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

Does this sound like you? If so, we can’t wait to receive your application:

  • You’re a student at an Italian university, or you graduated from an Italian university in 2023.
  • You’re ambitious, eager to test your limits, and ready to dive into a tough challenge.
  • You’re passionate about innovations in the digital space and curious about the business side of the tech industry.
THE SELECTION PROCESS

Only the top 30 applicants will make the final cut, following a multi-step selection process designed to ensure the excellent level of all participants. Results will be announced by mid-September 2023.

  • Screening based on CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts
  • A few online problem-solving and behavioral tests
  • An online interview
  • First Ascent Business
EVENT SCHEDULE

14
October 2023,Morning
  • Check-in and teams assigned
  • Bending Spoons introduction
  • Challenges start

14
October 2023,Afternoon
  • Quick lunch
  • Challenges continue

14-15
October 2023,Night
  • Buffet dinner
  • Challenges continue

15
October 2023,Morning
  • Challenges end
  • Breakfast
  • Team presentations
  • Winners announced

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Drop in your email and we'll send you a note before the application deadline.