Business Support
Kaixo! This is the information and support point for Basque companies
Here we centralize information, guidance, and contact channels to facilitate Basque companies’ access to subsidies, programs, and services that support competitiveness.
This space is designed so you can find quick answers, raise your questions, or be guided according to your company’s current stage.
Whether you are looking for specific information or need guidance to move forward, here you will find different ways to interact and receive support.
Solve your questions on your own
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the subsidy architect
industrIA
Contact the support team
Recommended if your case is specific
industrIA · your subsidy architect
Clear, organized information tailored to your company, through a guided conversation
industrIA is an assistant based on generative AI that allows you to access information about subsidy programs in a more agile, structured, and coherent way, without having to navigate multiple documents or regulations.
Through a conversation, industrIA organizes information according to your company’s needs, helping you understand what options exist, which ones may suit you, and what aspects are relevant in your case.
It is not just about answering questions, but about organizing knowledge so that you can move forward with greater clarity.
At this stage, industrIA is specialized in subsidy programs and is progressively evolving to expand its support capabilities.
With industrIA you will get:
- Reliable information aligned with the official content of subsidy programs.
- Quick access, without complex processes or the need to read multiple documents.
- Conversational guidance that replaces fragmented searches with a guided dialogue.
- Organization and prioritization of information according to your company’s profile and needs.
- Clarity to make decisions before initiating specific inquiries or formal procedures.
industrIA: a conversation that saves you time and provides clarity, bringing order to the information for your specific case
Frequently Asked Questions: find answers to common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Basque Tek Ventures
Basque Tek Ventures is mainly aimed at:
- Agents of the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network that are looking to convert their technological assets into new business projects.
- Experienced entrepreneurs looking to embark on the adventure of creating a deep-tech start-up.
- Investors and companies interested in new investment opportunities.
The initiative is led by the Basque Government’s Department of Industry, Energy Transition and Sustainability through its development agency SPRI, in collaboration with BRTA and the Basque BICs.
Basque Tek Ventures will give priority support to projects that propose the transfer of technological assets with their own IP, likely to become innovative solutions that solve a real problem, for a market with high growth potential, and reflect the Centre’s commitment to the creation of science and technology-based companies.
Any intangible asset resulting from the R&D process developed by one or more agents of the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network and susceptible of being protected and transferred, with the aim of tackling the process of creating a technology-based company.
In order to identify and prioritise the opportunities with the greatest potential, SPRI carries out a process of scouting, analysis and expert comparison of the technological assets from R&D agents. This process includes the evaluation of the proposals from different perspectives such as the maturity and potential of the technology, the market opportunity, the robustness of the intellectual property, the equipment and resources available, etc.
Basque Tek Ventures provides a complete programme of specialised high-impact services aimed at supporting the process of creating technology start-ups:
- Scouting and expert analysis of technological assets.
- Personalised support and tutoring for each opportunity:
- Design of the project roadmap.
- Support in the configuration of high-performance equipment.
- Expert advice/high-impact mentoring.
- Technology transfer fund (investment of up to €250,000).
- Connection with the investors and mentors that each project needs.
- Acceleration and market access.
The projects endorsed by the Investment Committee will be able to access a seed investment of up to €250,000, in order to execute the defined roadmap. This funding will be provided in different phases, depending on the performance of each team and the fulfilment of milestones.
Basque Tek Ventures is complementary and compatible with any other public and/or private initiative or programme aimed at supporting the creation and development of start-ups.
Due to the enormous responsibility involved in the transfer of technological assets and the significant amount of public and private resources allocated to Basque Tek Ventures, a minimum commitment of effort, motivation for entrepreneurship and commitment on the part of the research institutions is required. This translates into the exclusive dedication of at least one (1) participant representing the research group during the Venture Builder process.
We are looking for experienced entrepreneurs who are eager to embark on a new business venture and who meet the following requirements:
- Proven track record –from 5 to 10 years– in the start-up of innovative initiatives.
- Focus and experience in Business Development.
- Experience in fundraising.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Fully dedicated availability to the project.
- Alignment with the intrinsic values of the programme: transparency, diligence and rigour.
Basque Tek Ventures represents a unique opportunity to create a deep-tech start-up. Participating in this process requires full dedication and availability.
If you have further questions, you can write an e-mail to info@spri.eus. We will be happy to resolve your queries.