VALENCIA (VP). Ten startups who work in the nanotechnology sector, digital health, Artificial Intelligence, mobility, circular economy and traditional sectors have been selected to participate during in the European business acceleration program Scale up, coordinated by the Valencian Institute of Competitiveness and Innovation (Ivace+i) with the collaboration of the European Business and Innovation Center (CEEI Valencia).
These 10 startups They will have access, at no cost to them and without giving up equity, to a training and mentoring plan with experts and professionals who will help them design and implement their growth strategy as well as the opportunity to present their company to investors at an exclusive event.
For the general director of Entrepreneurship and Internationalization, Ester Olivas“celebrating this Program for seven consecutive years, that more startups present themselves every year and that their projects are increasingly competitive shows the good health enjoyed by the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Valencian Community.”
“At Ivace+i Entrepreneurship we are going to take advantage of the two great assets of our society, talent and the entrepreneurial spirit, as levers to contribute to the development of our productive sectors and our society by supporting entrepreneurship in all its phases.
In this seventh edition, Scale up highlights the personalized advice of expert mentors in different verticals in addition to the participation of leading corporates from the Valencian Community such as BigBuy, CPS, Ebir, GD Energy Services, Grupo Maya, Helados Estiu, Nunsys, Pulverizadores Fede, Schneider Electric, SPB and Vickyfoods. On the other hand, the perks they can access are: Qonto, Kártica, Nebo Comunicación, ethics, tugesto Legal & Fintech Innovation, Google for Startups, OVHcloud, Universidad European Valencia, IEBS Digital School, talento, founderz, Tomarial, DHNN, LaBase.
Among all the selected startups, the company with the greatest scalability potential will be awarded €15,000, of which €10,000 is in cash -€5,000 awarded by Caixa Popular and €5,000 by the CEEI Valencia- and 5,000 euros in strategic consulting services from business growth.
The entities that have been part of the selection jury have been Startup Valencia, Tech Transfer-UPV by Clave Mayor, Speedout Advisory, BIGBAN Inversiones Privados, the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Valencia – AJEV, the Valencian Institute of Finance – IVF, the Valencian Business Confederation – CEV, Caixa Popular sponsor of the program, as well as Ivace+i and CEEI Valencia.
Scale up is an acceleration program of the Ivace+i and CEEI Valencia, co-financed by Enterprise Europe Networking – SEIMED, a program of the European Commission.
Selected companies
Blue Bamboo Studio https://bluebamboostudio.com
Blue Bamboo Studio is an online platform that offers comprehensive wellness programs for women, combining yoga, meditation, fitness and healthy living habits. Its goal is to help women reconnect with themselves, improve their mental and physical health, and find balance in their daily lives through an expert-guided methodology.
Cedivet Valencia https://cedivet.es/
Yesveterinary services at home, in the process of expansion to create a network of veterinary hospitals that serve as reference centers for more complex cases. The company also offers additional services such as dog grooming, training and sales of pet products, standing out for its focus on empathy and training.
Dawako Medtech
Development of innovative medical devices, focused on wearable bioimaging solutions for digital health and precision medicine. The company has created a patented multi-modal system that integrates dynamic ultrasound, bioelectrical signals and spectrometry in a wearable patch, along with the PiiXMED™ platform, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning for quantitative biomarker analysis and remote patient monitoring .
MYOBIUM
Personalization of healthy menus, adapted to the needs and tastes of your clients, based on nutritional analyzes carried out by experts. They offer gastronomic services to sports clubs, events and athletes, designing daily meals that promote well-being. They use their own algorithm to create personalized proposals and take advantage of functional ingredients to maximize the nutritional benefits of their recipes.
MyUrbanScoot
Sale, repair, modification and rental of electric scooters in their physical establishments, as well as for sale online. On the other hand, the company focuses both on the B2B market as in B2C, offering exclusive products developed and patented by them.
Extraordinary projects
Helps companies and institutions minimize their environmental impact by implementing sustainability and waste circularity strategies. They offer projects that transform recycled materials into useful products, such as merchandising, packaging and corporate gifts. Its focus is on the reuse of materials such as PVC tarpaulins, plastics and textiles, contributing to the circular economy.
SCALE Nanotech OÜ
Research, development and innovation in nanotechnologies. The company has created Graphene MODulator (GMOD®) technology, which allows the manufacturing of displays and spatial light modulators with graphene. This technology significantly improves the resolution, performance and power efficiency of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices.
Therminer
Dedicated to the reuse of heat dissipated by servers and supercomputers. It designs and offers compact modules called “Smart Heaters”, which allow servers to be housed inside and take advantage of the heat generated to produce hot water. Its focus is on transforming waste heat into a useful source of energy, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional heating systems and contributing to energy efficiency and the circular economy.
World Challenge Game
Development of educational board games and video games that combine entertainment and learning. The company integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its products, allowing it to offer customizable content adapted to the needs of each player. Its activities include the creation of different versions of board games and the development of a mobile application that complements the gaming experience. In addition, it promotes a “Play to Learn” model that gamifies learning and establishes collaborations with universities.
Your Friends Are Boring
Organize small group trips focused on activities like surfing and diving to connect people with common interests. They use micro-influencers to lead trips and attract specific audiences, optimizing the experience with technology that predicts the success of destinations. Trips include accommodations, activities, transfers and meals, fostering authentic connections between participants.