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Bind 4.0

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Bind 4.0

Catalyzing open innovation by connecting startups with industry-leading corporates and public organizations.

Bilbao

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Bilbao
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Bind 4.0 is a prominent open innovation and acceleration platform based in the Basque Country, Spain. Established in 2016, it bridges the gap between disruptive startups globally and established corporations and public sector organizations within the Basque industrial ecosystem. The platform's philosophy centers on fostering real-world project development, allowing startups to implement their solutions in paid contracts with "Venture Clients." Bind 4.0 does not take equity, instead focusing on accelerating growth through market validation, mentorship, and strategic connections in sectors like Advanced Manufacturing, Smart Energy, Health Tech, and Food Tech.

Investment profile
Investment thesis
Bind 4.0's core thesis is to drive industrial digital transformation by connecting mature startups with corporate and public sector "Venture Clients" in the Basque Country. They facilitate paid projects where startups solve real industry challenges, thus providing market validation, acceleration, and a robust network without requiring equity. This approach aims to create a symbiotic relationship where startups gain valuable experience and references, and corporations access innovative solutions.
Ticket size
Up to €150K per project contract
Sweet spot
Startups with validated tech products/services in Industry 4.0 sectors, ready for PoC with industrial clients
What they add
Paid contracts up to €150,000, Market validation through Proof of Concept, Access to 70+ industry-leading corporate clients, World-class mentoring, Introductions to investors, Retention of ownership (no equity taken), Free workspace/training/tech support
Stages
Post-product development · Early-growth stage
Geographic focus
Global (implementing in Basque Country · Spain)
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