BIND - Basque Open Innovation Platform

🚀 The 9th Edition of BIND has received an incredible number of 867 applications! From July 1st to September 6th, we searched for the most innovative startups to join our Open Innovation program alongside some of the world's leading companies. This program offers startups a unique opportunity to validate their solutions with top-tier clients while participating in an internationally recognized acceleration program. We’re thrilled by the overwhelming response and want to extend our sincere thanks to all who applied. 🔎 We’re now carefully reviewing each submission and look forward to discovering the groundbreaking solutions you've shared. Read the results here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcKGRWFG Best of luck to everyone in the selection process! 🌟 #StartupProgram #Innovation #VentureClient

💡 Did you know we have 3 programs at BIND? At the BIND Open Innovation Platform, we’re on a mission to accelerate startups in Intelligent Industry, Clean Energy & Sustainability, Health Tech, and Food Tech by connecting them with corporates, SMEs, and public sector organizations. 🚀🌍 To achieve this, we offer 3 unique programs with separate calls for startups: 💼 BIND Corporate: Collaborate with 70+ leading corporate clients to develop real, paid projects ⚙️ BIND SME: Connect with Basque SMEs to solve yearly industry challenges and drive innovation 🏛️ BIND GovTech: Partner with Basque public sector organizations to tackle digitalization challenges for a smarter future Our programs provide visibility and market validation to help startups thrive. 🌟 Interested in joining? Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on future opportunities! 👇 📩 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dKcJcQHA #Startups #Innovation #OpenInnovation #Entrepreneurship #CorporateCollaboration #GovTech #Sustainability

💬 What Do Our Alumni Startups Say About BIND? We’d like to highlight the words of Alumni Startup Detektia, which partnered with Serveo during the 8th edition to create innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. 🗣️ Vrinda Krishnakumar, PhD shares: "Through BIND, we had the opportunity to develop a real-world solution for a well-established client and validate our work in a real-world context." Curious about their project? Watch their pitch presentation on the Demo Day 2024 here 🎥 https://lnkd.in/dMn99qk9 #Startup #Innovation #Sustainability #OpenInnovation

🌍 October 21st marks the World Energy Saving Day! 🟢 In a world facing scarcity and climate change, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting the environment and climate. Taking a proactive approach to reduce energy consumption is a responsibility of each one of us. 📍 At BIND, we look to accelerate startups working on solutions to reduce energy consumption and solutions using renewable sources. Want to take a look at all the Clean Tech and Sustainability startups that have been accelerated? Check our alumni here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eu75hjZ5

Did you see the results of our 9th Edition Call for Startups? 🌐 867 startups from 82 countries applied for the chance to develop a paid project with leading Corporate Clients in the Basque Country. 💻 Artificial Intelligence was the most represented technology 🔋Solutions for sustainability and Green Tech are increasing in popularity Check the blogpost with the detailed results here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcKGRWFG #OpenInnovation #Acceleration #StartupProgram

🚀 BIND SME 4: Applications closed! A huge thank you to all the innovative startups who applied for the 4th Edition of BIND SME! 🎉 📊 This year, 139 startups have submitted 208 applications for the SME challenges— significantly growing from last year’s 77 startups with 131 applications! BIND SME is definitely on the rise! 📈 We’re thrilled to have received such an incredible response and can’t wait to see the exciting partnerships that will form between startups and SMEs. 🔜 Next up: Pre-selected startups will get to pitch their solutions to SMEs, who could become their future clients. Stay tuned for the next steps and get ready for a future full of groundbreaking collaborations! 🌟

📢 ÚLTIMO DÍA para inscribirse a BIND SME El plazo de inscripción para la 4ª Edición del programa BIND SME, que conecta startups con pymes vascas, está llegando a su fin. Esta es tu última oportunidad para: ✨ Desarrollar un PoC real y remunerado 🤝 Colaborar con pymes líderes en retos del mundo real 🎯 Validar tu solución e impulsar tu visibilidad en el mercadom Presenta tu candidatura antes del 15 de octubre en nuestra web 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/deF52azE

📢 ¿Tienes soluciones para la auditoria energética de las empresas? 📊 Buscamos startups con tecnologías para mejorar el rendimiento energético de las pymes vascas mediante la auditoría energética para participar en la 4ª Edición de BIND SME... ¿Qué ofrece a startups? ✨ Desarrollar un PoC real y remunerado 🤝 Colaborar con pymes líderes en retos reales 🎯 Validar tu solución e impulsar tu visibilidad en el mercado ¡Inscríbete hoy! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/deF52azE

LAST DAYS to apply for BIND SME! The application period 4th Edition of the BIND program connecting startups with Basque SMEs is coming to an end. This is your last chance to: ✨ Develop a Real & Paid PoC 🤝 Collaborate with leading SMEs on real-world challenges 🎯 Validate your solution and boost your market visibility Apply before October 15 on our website 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/deF52azE

🎓 ¿Conoces a AOTECH, Advanced Optical Technologies S.L.? Esta startup desarrolla soluciones fotónicas para todo tipo de procesos industriales, permitiendo a las empresas aumentar la eficiencia y productividad de sus procesos, aumentar la sostenibilidad y maximizar sus beneficios. Fueron seleccionados en la 2ª Edición de BIND SME para desarrollar un proyecto en el sector vitivinícola con @Artomaña Txakolina Descubre más acerca de su caso de éxito aquí: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dmVKYbJc.. ¿Y tú? ¿Quieres ser el próximo caso de éxito de BIND SME? Buscamos startups para la 4ª Edición del programa de innovación abierta con pymes vascas. Descubre más acerca de las pymes participantes, los casos de uso de este año e inscríbete en la página web de BIND 👇 ✍️ https://lnkd.in/deRYJRxT #Pyme #InnovacionAbierta #Startups