Startup Programmes

Discover how we connect your startup with venture clients ready to put your solution to work.

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What do I need to Apply?

At BIND, we welcome startups worldwide bringing technology solutions that drive digitalisation, sustainability, or intelligent manufacturing, regardless of industry. If your solution solves a real challenge, we want to hear from you.

Requirements for startups

Legally established
Minimum viable product in place
Operating for 8 years or less

BIND Programme

Implement your solution with industry-leading clients.

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What is it?

BIND connects startups and scale-ups directly with corporates and SME venture clients across the Basque Industrial and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, who are actively looking for innovative solutions.

Through the platform, startups develop paid projects with one or more venture clients, gaining market traction, product validation, and reference clients. In return, venture clients access disruptive technologies and innovative solutions that drive their digital transformation, sustainability goals, and intelligent manufacturing ambitions.

Beyond the client connection, BIND offers high-impact workshops, dedicated expert mentoring, networking events, access to investors and public funding, and support from our technology partners – everything your startup needs to grow.

Benefits for Startups

Paid open innovation project
Market validation, POC & reference clients
International projection & visibility
Regular networking opportunities
Retain IP & no obligation to relocate
High impact mentoring & executive training
Investor introductions & business support services
Immersion in the Basque Entrepreneurial Hub

Immersion Programme

Startups that sign a contract with a venture client gain access to the exclusive BIND Immersion Programme. A 3-month programme (April – June) which includes:

Immersion Week
High-Impact Mentoring
Executive Training
Investor Matching
Presentation during Demo Day

Alumni Programme

Startups who have successfully finished the programme become part of our Alumni network, which gives them access to various events throughout the year:

Investor Matching
Immersion Week
Executive Training
BIND events & connection with additional potential clients

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Venture Clients

Explore the 100 venture clients actively seeking startup solutions on the BIND platform.

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BIND GovTech

Bring Your Solution to the Public Sector.

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What is it?

BIND GovTech connects startups and scale-ups with public sector venture clients in the Basque Country who are actively seeking technologies that make public services more accessible, efficient, and sustainable.

Work on real-use-case projects with public sector organizations, tackle meaningful challenges, and build your track record in one of the most impactful sectors there is, with full support from the BIND platform every step of the way.

As with everything at BIND, there is no fee to apply or participate, you retain your intellectual property, and no equity is taken.

Benefits for startups