From land to enterprise: turn your idea for the mountains into reality with ReStartApp 2026

by Ale | May 8, 2026 | Classifieds, from our networks

Many WWOOFers started out to learn, to connect with the earth or to escape concrete. But what happens when that desire to “get back to nature” becomes a life project? What happens when you realize that you want to be tomorrow’s Host, regenerating a hamlet or an agricultural supply chain in the Apennines?

Moving from vision to practice requires method, contacts and a lot of courage. This is where the Edoardo Garrone Foundation’s ReStartApp Campus can become an opportunity.

What is ReStartApp?

It is a residential business incubator designed specifically for those who want to revive the Apennines. The campus offers free training, expert coaching and a network of contacts for those who want to start businesses in the sectors:

Sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry.
Forest management.
Slow and responsible tourism.
Handicrafts and local culture.

Why is this the right opportunity for a WWOOFer?

If you have spent months learning soil care or livestock management on WWOOF network farms, you already have the “know how.” ReStartApp is a way to go beyond that.

Added value: Participating in the campus means comparing yourself with other young people and receiving the tools to make your project economically viable over time.

Details of the 2026 call

Who it’s for: Young people under 40 with a business idea or startup just launched in the Apennine region.
The prize: In addition to free training, the Foundation is offering cash prizes (up to 60,000 euros total) for the best projects, useful for the startup.
Where and when: The campus will take place between June and October 2026 (with a mixed formula of presence and online).