BIND GovTech
Connecting start-ups with public administration to deliver innovative digital solutions

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Call for applications open until 4 August

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BIND GovTech connects the talent of tech start-ups with the challenges of the public sector

Through BIND GovTech, tech start-ups have the opportunity to collaborate with public organisations in the Basque Country to address real-world challenges through open innovation projects.

Selected companies will be able to implement their digital solutions, validate their technology with a high-profile public-sector client, and access specialised training to compete in the GovTech market. They will also gain visibility at the annual Demo Day event.

 

 

“BIND GovTech allows start-ups to tackle real challenges faced by public administrations, contributing to improved efficiency, sustainability and accessibility in public services”

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Who it is for

For startups and young companies

  • Startups less than 8 years old, offering new technological solutions to current public sector challenges and ready to scale.
  • Start-ups with disruptive technology for the public sector, having completed the development phase, with a product or service ready for testing, demonstration, or commercialisation.
  • Start-ups and scale-ups with innovative solutions applicable to diverse public sector areas: access control, big data and analytics, circular economy (food surplus management), route optimisation, automated data extraction, advanced visualisation, SaaS, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deeptech, and more.

Prepare and submit your innovative solution to tackle the challenges faced by public bodies. We’ll let you know

For public entities

Public companies taking part in BIND GovTech are looking to accelerate their digital transformation to respond to today’s pressing needs.

 

Tell us about your challenges and we’ll help you find the right solution. Get in touch

What to expect

How does BIND GovTech work?

Each year, BIND GovTech and participating public organisations identify a series of digitalisation challenges. The aim of the initiative is to address these challenges through the development of innovative projects in collaboration with tech start-ups.

Once start-up proposals are received, the public bodies select the solutions that best match their needs.

Phases of the process:

1_

Challenge Identification
(May - June)

Identification and public presentation of the challenges.

2_

Call for Applications
(July - August)

Start-ups can apply to address the published challenges.

3_

Matching
(August - November)

Evaluation, selection, and pairing process.

4_

Agreement Definition
(November–December)

Start-ups and public bodies agree on the terms of collaboration.

5_

Implementation
(January - June)

Programme development and real-world implementation of the proposed solutions.

Advantages

Benefits for start-ups

  • You will work on real projects with public clients and generate actual revenue.
  • You will gain direct access to the public service market and specific collaboration opportunities.
  • You will rapid deployment of your solution with fast-track implementation processes.
  • You will  collaborate with leading clients within the Basque public ecosystem.
  • You will increase your visibility and reputation in the GovTech sphere.
  • You will retain full intellectual and technological ownership of your developed solution.
  • You will access specialised training to succeed in public procurement processes.
  • Benefit from a proven model backed by BIND’s solid track record and experience.

Benefits for public entities

  • You will have direct access to the most innovative talent.
  • You will be able to meet your digitisation challenges.
  • You will improve operational efficiency.
  • You will develop new internal innovation capabilities.
  • You will advance towards public sector digital transformation.
Challenges

GovTech 2025 Challenges

Participating public entities are looking for innovative solutions in areas such as Energy and Sustainability, Environmental Management, Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Business Development, and Information Technologies and Digitalisation:

Bilbao Economic Promotion Agency

Challenge

Increase applications and success in attracting conferences to Bilbao by aligning proposals with event requirements and local strengths.

More information

 

Apply here

IT and Digitisation

 

Challenge

Simplify the configuration and diagnostics of complex networks, improving visualisation and reducing reliance on distributed knowledge.

More information

 

Apply here

Food Security

 

Challenge

Automate and streamline collaborative tech surveillance at Elika to make information use faster and more tailored.

More information

 

Apply here

Environmental Management

Challenge

Automate the assessment of construction tenders to verify compliance with the Basque Environmental Administration Act.

More information

 

Apply here

Business Development Agency

Challenge

Improve collection and analysis of user feedback to evaluate service quality beyond specific programmes.

More information

 

Apply here

If you are a tech start-up under 8 years old with a developed product, submit your solution.

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Call us at: 900 929 393

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Support transformation in the Basque public sector or submit your tech challenges as a public organisation

If you are a start-up or scale-up, fill in the form and we’ll let you know about current and future calls.

If you are a public sector organisation, tell us about your challenges and we’ll help you find the most suitable solutions.


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The strategy

Innovating through collaboration between start-ups and organisations

BIND is a public-private open innovation platform focused on smart industry, promoted by the Department of Industry, Energy Transition and Sustainability through the SPRI Group and the Up!Euskadi initiative - part of the Basque Country’s start-up ecosystem. It currently includes nearly 100 leading companies based in the region.

The main aim of this initiative is to accelerate the growth of start-ups in the Basque industrial landscape, drive digital transformation in businesses, and position the Basque Country as a leading hub for industrial entrepreneurship.

Since its launch in 2016, BIND has supported over 250 start-ups and driven more than 350 projects, generating revenues exceeding €9.6 million.

BIND has 3 initiatives to innovate and respond to new technological challenges.

  • BIND Corporate: Acceleration and open innovation initiative for large companies and startups. +info
  • BIND SME: Initiative of technological challenges of open innovation for SMEs and startups. +info
  • BIND GovTech: Open Innovation technology challenge initiative for public companies and startups.
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