BIND - Basque Open Innovation Platform

BIND is an award-winning Open Innovation Platform that connects early-stage startups with leading Intelligent Industry, Smart Energy and Sustainability, Health Tech and Food Tech companies offering paid contracts. BIND is a public-private acceleration program designed and developed by the Basque Government and SPRI. It lasts 24 weeks and takes place in Basque Country, Spain. The BIND platform aims to support the startups selected by accelerating their development and growth through an intense working program that includes: Up to €150,000 contract with an Industry leading Corporate Client. Support Services include world-class mentoring, excellent training and alumni program, demo day, access to financing, participation in industry events, accommodation assistance, free workspace and technological support. The program offers networking with close contact within the established Advanced Industrial and Entrepreneurial ecosystem, one of the strongest in Europe. BIND takes no equity and charges no fees to participate.