Smart Industry Open Innovation + Acceleration

Reach 70 Industry Leaders who act as Venture Clients by offering contracts to Startups for real Industry projects.

The BIND Open Innovation and Acceleration Program connects dynamic startup teams with well-established companies, to provide external solutions for their internal digital transformation challenges while promoting the development of commercial skills and encouraging the immersion of startups in the local ecosystem, catalyzing new business opportunities.

This zero-equity approach to investing and active acceleration allows startups to maintain ownership and get reference customers while earning paid contracts for implementing solutions in real environments.

Ready to work with paying clients on real use cases with the companies driving the Intelligent Industry, Clean Energy & Sustainability, Health and Food sectors?

What Startups Get

  • POC, Market Validation

  • Access to 70 Corporate Clients
  • Startup Acceleration

  • 43K Average Contract

  • Introductions to Industry Investors

  • High Impact Mentoring

  • Cross-Vertical Network Immersion
  • Retain Ownership, No Equity Taken

  • Key Business Workshops

Seeking innovative technologies

The disruptive technologies of interest expand each year to meet the needs of the 70+ Corporate Clients from the sectors of Intelligent Industry, Clean Energy & Sustainability, Health Tech and Food Tech in the Basque region. If you have developed any related solutions, we encourage you to apply to put your innovation into action.

  • Connectivity and IoT: Smart sensors, Geolocation & Traceability…

  • Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Vision, Machine Learning, Adaptative AI, NLP, IDPs…

  • Immersive Technologies: Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, Digital Twin

  • Big Data: Advanced Analytics, Advanced Graphics Representation…

  • Software: Content Management Platforms, Document Management Systems…

  • Computing: Edge and Quantum Computing, Cloud Solutions, Virtual and Physical Servers…

  • Additive Manufacturing: Metallic, Plastic and Food Additive Manufacturing.

  • Cybersecurity: Digital Immune Systems, Securitization of Industrial assets…

  • Robotics and Electronics: Collaborative Robotics, Exoskeletons, Power electronics, Nanotechnology…

  • Sustainability & Circular economy: Recycling, Smart Grids and Cleantech.

  • Hydrogen Technologies

  • Health Tech: Medical devices, Biobased solutions…

  • Food Tech

Get Connected with 70 Potential Clients

12 Business Use Cases for 2025 Open Call

In addition to the disruptive technologies in demand, the BIND Corporate Clients have prioritized 12 Use Cases that address current Industry Challenges. Apply today, if you have developed any technologies listed above, or solutions that address these Use Case challenges.

This use case encompasses initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency, control, and reliability of industrial processes through digital solutions.

  • Advanced monitoring of processes and machinery
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Comprehensive traceability of processes and products
  • Virtualization, simulation and monitoring of plants
  • Industrial connectivity and interoperability

Find out more here.

Integration of robotic solutions, automation systems, and advanced interaction technologies into industrial processes to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Collaborative robotics and human-machine interfaces
  • Integration of mobile and autonomous robots in industrial environments
  • Automation of manual processes
  • Operator empowerment through digital innovation

Find out more here.

Initiatives focused on improving internal management, safeguarding information, and ensuring regulatory compliance through digital solutions.

  • Cybersecurity and information protection
  • Automation of administrative and management processes
  • Automated reporting

Find out more here.

Enhancing operational reliability and product quality through advanced maintenance and inspection technologies.

  • Implementation of predictive maintenance
  • Application of computer vision
  • Quality control of critical processes
  • Optimization of maintenance processes

Find out more here.

Digital transformation of the supply chain, from demand forecasting to material traceability and supplier coordination.

  • Predictive models for demand forecasting
  • Smart inventory and logistics management
  • Logistics optimization in intermediate production phases
  • Digitalization of energy supply management
  • Monitoring and traceability of water resources

Find out more here.

Transforming industrial, urban and service mobility models, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.

  • Route optimization for maintenance technicians and service fleets.
  • Connected mobility solutions
  • Comprehensive fleet management
  • Fleet electrification and energy transition
  • Cybersecurity applied to mobility

Find out more here.

Advancing toward more sustainable production models, leveraging technologies and methodologies to measure, reduce and offset environmental impact.

  • Environmental impact measurement
  • Solutions for reducing environmental impact
  • Exploration of emission offsetting methodologies
  • Opportunities linked to sustainability-driven business models
  • CO2 capture, storage and valorization

Find out more here.

Optimizing energy usage within industrial environments by combining digitalization, data analytics and automation to achieve more efficient, flexible and sustainable energy management.

  • Traceability and control of energy flows
  • Monitoring of energy consumption in critical equipment
  • Demand forecasting and dynamic consumption adjustment
  • Integration of renewable energy sources
  • Intelligent assistants for energy efficiency

Find out more here.

Promoting renewable energy generation, its efficient integration into existing infrastructures and its storage for industrial applications or grid stability.

  • Energy storage systems in renewable energy parks
  • Hydrogen-based solutions
  • Advanced monitoring of renewable energy parks
  • Exploitation of solar potential in existing infrastructures
  • Renewable generation systems

Find out more here.

Development and implementation of technological solutions for more efficient, circular and sustainable management of waste and resources, including industrial, food and water waste.

  • Filtration, treatment, and valorization of water
  • Revalorization of industrial waste
  • Advanced recycling of critical components and valuable materials
  • Utilization of industrial process

Find out more here.

Innovation in health products and services, the adoption of disruptive technologies in R&D processes, and the redesign of care models by integrating digital tools to enhance efficiency, safety and patient experience.

  • Optimization of pharmaceutical R&D processes
  • Development of diagnostics devices and medical devices
  • Integration of virtual assistants
  • Redesign of care services
  • Patient data protection

Find out more here.

Transforming the relationship with the end customer across both physical and digital environments.

  • Optimization of physical sales points
  • Application of artificial intelligence
  • Servitization of products
  • Implementation of new business models

Find out more here.

Ready to Learn More?

Register for the webinars to learn more about BIND benefits and listen to our Alumni startups and mentors

17 July, 15:00 CET

28 August, 2025, 11:00 CET

What To Expect…

+ Connection
+ Acceleration
+ Validation
+ Growth

The BIND Open Innovation & Acceleration Program can be broken down into four interconnected phases.

What to expect

JULY-SEPT

Call for Startups, Scouting Process and Pre-Selection of Desired Solutions.

SEPT-DEC

Pitching Sessions and Matchmaking with 70 Industry Leading Corporate Clients.

JAN-JUNE

High Impact Acceleration and Smart Industry Project Implementation.

YEAR ROUND

Innovation Showcase & Activities in Basque Industrial Ecosystem.

BIND Supports your Startup and puts your Innovation into Action

9 Editions Of Proven Success

With over 350 Smart Industry Projects realized since 2017, joining BIND means being part of an influential group of startups, corporates, investors and professionals forming a large business support network.

“Through BIND, we have the opportunity to develop a real-world solution for a well-established client and to validate our solution with them”

Detektia

“BIND offers a unique opportunity to boost your project through a partnership with a leading company and accelerate your time to market”

Accexible

“BIND gave us the opportunity to get a foot in Euskadi and get our first reference. Now we have 10 clients here”

Hupi

“The combination of workshops, company visits and project collaboration is unique and useful for every startup.”

Nordbo Robotics

“BIND was like one more step towards establishing our operations and keeping consistency in Europe”

Hedro

“The biggest advantage of taking part in BIND is the established community: BIND Team, world-leading corporates, mentors and startups altogether pursuing new challenges and solutions.”

Flythings Technologies

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