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Mindtech Startup Event
The competition that recognises the 3 startups with the best ideas for transforming Industry 4.0 with unique technology solutions – sign up now!
The Mindtech Startup Event (MSE) is looking for startups that provide solutions to three challenges linked to the current reality of the industrial and technological sector: the digitisation of industrial processes, energy efficiency and reduction of environmental and circular economy in industry and sustainability.
This competition is a unique opportunity to boost the business capacity of startups, gain visibility and benefit from open innovation opportunities with driving companies, and the winner of each category will also receive a cash prize of €2,000.
The MSE will have a jury of six experts of recognised prestige in the industrial and technological sector, managers of driving companies in the automotive, naval, aeronautical, machinery-food and technology industries.
This initiative is backed by the Xunta de Galicia for technological transformation, innovation and improvement of the competitiveness of the Galician productive fabric.
Categories
The Mindtech and MSE organisation is looking for startups that offer innovative solutions to three challenges linked to the current reality of the industrial and technological sector in the following categories.
Digitalisation
Development of new solutions for process optimisation across the value chain
Energy efficiency
Innovative solutions for the control and monitoring of energy consumption, optimisation and efficiency of consumption, re-engineering and automation, etc.
Circular Economy
Reduction of the impact on the environment through optimisation and recovery of water consumption, reduction of waste, traceability, etc.
Awards
The jury will select two finalist startups in each category, which will go through to the finals at an event to be held at the heart of the Mindtech fair on 21 June.
2.000€
Prize money
Pitch Mindtech
Opportunity to present your business idea at the MSE final, at the Mindtech 2023 fair
Visibility
Maximum visibility and dissemination in local, regional, and national media
Networking
Networking activity with investors, leading industrial companies and prominent industry benchmarks.
Mindtech Startup Event 2023
Registration.
In order for your application to be considered for the Mindtech Startup Event, you must submit:
- Application form.
- Pitch Deck, presentation of the participating company of maximum 15 pages.
- Video pitch of 3 minutes maximum, where the idea or product is briefly presented.
The jury will evaluate these candidatures and will select two finalists for each category, who will go on to the final phase. This will consist of a 5-minute pitch during the MSE final on 21 June at the Mindtech fair. During this event, they will have to present their company and business idea to the MSE jury.
The deadline for applications is 24 May 2023 at 23:59h. Registration is free of charge!
Requirements
Companies that fit the definition of Startup:
- Newly created companies
- Companies with less than five years of experience if their activity is general.
- Companies with less than seven years of experience if their activity is specific to biotechnology, energy, industrial and other strategic sectors or if they have developed their own technology in Spain.
End of the Mindtech Startup Event (MSE).
The final of this startup competition will take place at an event in the heart of the fair, on June 21st. The two finalist startups from each category will present their pitch and inspiring speakers from startups, venture capital, corporates, and other players in the innovation ecosystem will also participate.
Towards mobility without empty seats
10:50 - 11:05
High-impact entrepreneurs and their multiplier effect
11:05 - 11:20
Exploring Open Innovation as a driver of corporate change
11:20 - 11:35
Round Table
11:35 - 12:05
Final MSE Digitisation
12:05 - 12:20
Final MSE Circular Economy
12:35 - 12:50
Announcement of MSE winners
12:50 - 13:00
Contact
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