Deadline: September 04, 2026
The BIND Open Innovation Programme invites startups to collaborate with leading industry partners in the Basque ecosystem through paid innovation projects that help validate and implement market-ready solutions.
The programme focuses on sustainability, digitalization, automation, advanced manufacturing, data intelligence, and next-generation connectivity to support the future of smart industry.
BIND connects startups with established companies that are looking for external solutions to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. Through paid contracts, startups can implement their technologies in real business environments, gain market validation, develop proof-of-concept projects, secure reference clients, and strengthen their commercial presence.
Selected startups also receive international visibility, networking opportunities, business support services, investor introductions, high-impact mentoring, executive training, and access to an Immersion Programme without any obligation to relocate to the Basque Country. The three-month Immersion Programme includes Immersion Week, mentoring, executive training, investor matching, and a presentation during Demo Day.
After successfully completing the programme, startups become part of the BIND Alumni network, providing continued access to investor matching, executive training, networking events, and opportunities to connect with additional potential clients throughout the year.
For more information, visit BIND.
