Why Barcelona is becoming a testing ground for the future of maritime tech
The Blue Economy is becoming a frontier for AI, robotics, clean energy and other emerging technologies. In Barcelona, the Port and its innovation ecosystem are creating a real-world testbed for these solutions through the Lighthouse International Acceleration Program. Eight startups from seven countries are now testing what happens when innovation meets the port.
From Singapore to Seattle. Lighthouse Selects Eight Global Startups to Reinvent the Future of Ports
The Lighthouse International Acceleration Program has officially launched its inaugural 2026 cohort, unveiling eight international startups selected from more than 65 applications worldwide during the program's kick-off event, held yesterday at the World Trade Center Barcelona (WTCB).
Mind the Bridge Welcomes Yub Shin as New Managing Director for Asia
As Mind the Bridge continues to expand its global footprint and deepen its engagement with the rapidly evolving Asian innovation ecosystem, Yub Shin has been appointed as Managing Director for Asia, based in Seoul.
A Decade of Innovation: Corporate Startup Stars and Startup Ecosystem Stars Move to Stanford University
For over a decade, the Corporate Startup Stars (CSS) and Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES) Awards have served as the "Oscars of Innovation", setting the global standard for corporate-startup collaboration and innovation ecosystem development. After 11 successful years in Europe, primarily hosted in Paris at institutions like the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), our flagship events are moving this year to the historic heart of Silicon Valley.
Europe’s Market Opportunity for US Medtech Startups
There is a huge opportunity for Medtech startups — and it’s in Europe. While the United States remains the engine of global Medtech innovation, Europe is emerging as the next frontier for adoption and scale. For startups and scaleups ready to expand internationally, and for partners able to bridge the gap, the time to act is now. This is the key message emerging from “The Future of Medtech: European and Global Trends in Chronic Diseases”, the new Report developed by Mind the Bridge with the support of Theras.
Parte OGR Bridging Growth, programma di OGR Torino e Mind the Bridge
OGR Torino e Mind the Bridge insieme per sostenere la crescita internazionale delle startup ad alto potenziale. Presentazione ufficiale alle OGR il 10 marzo con lo Scaleup Summit Turin 2026, tappa torinese del format internazionale di Mind the Bridge che torna in Italia dopo otto anni.
Beyond Innovation: The Evolving Mandate of CIOs
Only 56% of innovation KPIs focus on innovation; today 44% tie to Strategy and P&L. This is one of the key findings of Mind the Bridge’s latest report, “Open Innovation Outlook 2026 – Insights and Future Perspectives from Corporate Startup Stars”, based on data collected in December 2025 during the closed-door session of the 10th Corporate Startup Stars Awards in Paris, organized in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce.
Celebrating the Architects of Global Startup Ecosystems. Meet the 2025 SES Stars
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Mind the Bridge today announced the 54 global winners of the Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES) Awards 2025, during the ceremony held at ICC Headquarters in Paris, in collaboration with the OECD and the European Commission, with support from Microsoft.
Corporate-Startup Collaborations: Google is the 2025 World Champion
Google has been awarded the top honor in the 10th edition of the Corporate Startup Stars (CSS) 2025, the annual celebration of the world’s most exemplary corporate champions of startup collaboration. The announcement took place today at a gala event hosted at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) headquarters in Paris, where ICC and Mind the Bridge also unveiled the new Top 100 list of Corporate Startup Stars.
Inside AIPL’s Mission to Bring Full Automation to Shipbuilding
AIPL was founded with a clear mission: apply AI, robotics, and autonomy to the most labor-intensive stages of shipbuilding - particularly welding, block assembly, and LNG (liquefied natural gas) vessel manufacturing. The company has shown impressive traction with large industry players that dominate a highly concentrated industry.
From Busan to the Bay: KOAI’s Autonomous Robots Take on Ocean Pollution
Meet KOAI, an ocean-tech company turning marine cleanup into an autonomous, data-driven operation. Founded by Tony Park (Park Kyung-Taek), KOAI was born after witnessing the devastating impact of oil spills and plastic waste on Korean coastlines. First in our series featuring the deep-tech startups worth paying attention to.
Asteroidea: from Parking Chaos to Smart Mobility
Asteroidea, a Tunisian startup, is transforming parking areas into connected, data-driven mobility hubs. Selected among the five startups of the Terna Innovation Zone Tunisia (TIZ) — an open innovation program launched by Terna, in collaboration with Mind the Bridge and ELIS Innovation Hub — Asteroidea is rethinking how parking systems can accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility.
A Perfect Storm is Hitting Mining
Can an industry that hasn’t changed much in hundreds of years suddenly accelerate — breaking free from structural conservatism and overregulation? MTB CEO Marco Marinucci found himself in Sydney, right at the opening of IMARC, one of the world’s largest mining trade shows. Fittingly, on the very same day, Mind the Bridge unveiled its latest report, “Unlocking the Future of Mining.”
Australia’s Tech Scaleup Ecosystem on the raise
Australia’s innovation ecosystem is consolidating its position among the most dynamic globally, with almost 1,600 tech scaleups identified and over $36billion in capital raised, according to the Tech Scaleup Australia 2025 Report presented by Mind the Bridge and ACCIONA at the MTB Scaleup Summit Sydney 2025.
Mining meets AI: $900M market, 74% led by Australia
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the mining industry faster than expected. According to the new report “Unlocking the Future of Mining – A Global Survey on AI Adoption and Industry Transformation,” released by Mind the Bridge and BHP, in collaboration with Austmine and Innovación Minera del Perú, nearly 70% of global mining companies are already integrating AI-driven technologies into their operations. Investment in AI for mining is projected to reach $900 million in 2025, with Australia commanding 74% of total global capital in this fast-evolving field.
Be Wireless Solutions: How IoT and AI Can Redefine Resource Efficiency
“We want sustainability to be affordable”. Founded in 2016, Be Wireless Solutions (BWS) builds IoT and AI systems to monitor and optimize the use of electricity, water, fuel, and gas. Selected among the five startups for the Terna Innovation Zone Tunisia (TIZ) — in collaboration with Mind the Bridge and Elis — BWS is pushing forward conversations with European TSOs on demand response and industrial efficiency.
Silicon Valley Bets Big on Physical AI: 93% of VC Flows Now Go Into Artificial Intelligence
Mind the Bridge launches its “Physical AI. Shaping the Market of the New Possible” Report at the Scaleup Summit San Francisco. The study reveals a funding shift from Generative to Physical AI, with $16B raised in 2025 for humanoid robots, brain–computer interfaces, and real-world AI applications.
From Trucks to Tech: How Kamioun is Reinventing B2B Retail in Tunisia
Terna, Mind the Bridge and ELIS have selected Kamioun as one of the five standout startups for the Terna Innovation Zone Tunisia (TIZ). Their model is changing how small retailers in Tunisia get their goods, offering a mobile-first B2B platform that connects Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers directly with mom-and-pop shops across the country. No middlemen. No delays. Just click, order, and get your inventory within 24 hours, free delivery included.