Open Calls

Ecosystem | Accelerators
Accelerators and awards with open calls for entrepreneurs and startups

El Referente has compiled in the following report all the initiatives looking for innovative companies in order to incorporate them into their programs. Some of them end on October, while others will remain open until November and December.

Ecosystem | Accelerators
Impulsa Vision Startups by RTVE has launched its 5th Edition

Impulsa Vision Startups, the accelerator program for startups by RTVE, has opened its 5th Edition for the presentation of projects that must be submitted by the end of December 22nd, 2019. It is a program for freelance professionals and startups whom want to take part in the startups ecosistem.

Ecosystem | Open Calls
The BFAero accelerator of the Xunta de Galicia launches its second call

Companies and startups with innovative ideas in the field of unmanned vehicles (UAVs, USVs) will be able to present their ideas for the incubation and acceleration programmes of the Business Factory Aero until 15 November at 14.00.

Ecosystem | Open Calls
Startupbootcamp Australia Travels to Madrid to Scout for 2020 EnergyAustralia Program

During the intense 3-month accelerator program, StartupBootcamp the selected startups receive hands-on mentorship from over 100 industry experts, free office space, seed funding, and access to a global network of investors.

Ecosystem | Open calls
Acceleration calls focused on startups and entrepreneurs during the month of October 2019

Many corporations such as Abanca, Acciona, Iberdrola, Banco Sabadell, Bankia as well as specialized accelerators have decided to launch their acceleration calls after summer and all of them will coincide with the celebration of the South Summit in Madrid from 2 to 4 October, an important time of the year as the Spanish ecosystem is concentrated throughout the week in Madrid.

Ecosystem | Open calls
PERSEO launches the Startup Challenge: Photovoltaic cleaning

Iberdrola group, through its Renewables subsidiary and its International Startup program PERSEO, is launching the Startup Challenge: Photovoltaic cleaning, an international call for companies from all around the world to present waterless, sustainable and low-cost solutions to improve solar panel cleaning processes in large-scale photovoltaic projects. Registration will be open from 5 September to 18 October 2019.

Ecosystem | Open Calls
Innovative startups can sign up for BIND 4.0 until September 13

The smart industry public-private startup accelerator, BIND 4.0, closes the registration period for its 4th edition on September 13. From 5 July, startups from all over the world can access the new edition of this program, with the support of the Basque Government’s business development agency, SPRI.

Ecosystem | Accelerators
Techstars opens the call for its acceleration programs

Techstars Accelerator has opened the call for its acceleration program for the first quarter of 2020. The program, which covers North America, Europe and the Middle East, seeks the best entrepreneurs to join its program, which will be driven by Techstars mentors.

Ecosystem | Open Calls
Women Who Tech launches their first program focused on HealthTech innovation

Women Who Tech has opened the call for applications for the European-leg of its flagship Women Startup Challenge. 10 early-stage women-led startups with a focus on healthtech will be selected to compete for a $50,000 grant, equity-free, on October 7th at Paris City Hall, Hôtel de Ville. Applications close August 1, 2019.

Ecosystem | Open Calls
Sacyr has announced the launch of a new edition of Sacyr iChallenges 2019

Sacyr has announced the launch of a new edition of Sacyr iChallenges 2019. Is an open innovation and co-creation program aimed at solving four business challenges along with operators of the innovative ecosystem.