Embracing Seamless Commerce: Navigating the Third Wave of Digital Disruption
Traditional retail has evolved from Multi-Channel (online and brick-and-mortar) to Omnichannel (enabled by data analytics and AI), and is now entering a third wave of digital disruption. Consumers seamlessly navigate across physical stores, online platforms, apps, and social media, demanding a unified and consistent shopping experience. This was a key focus of our recent UK Retail Innovation Council board meeting in London, co-organized with our partner UK Launchpad.
IPEC and SES Introducing the Public Sector Special Award 2024
The Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC), a project of the Connected Places Catapult focusing on introducing innovative solutions through procurement in the public sector, is advancing open innovation and fresh thinking. To boost this initiative, IPEC has teamed up with the “Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES)” to present a special prize at the 2024 Awards scheduled for December 6th in Paris, co-organised by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the global open innovation platform Mind the Bridge, in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Commission, and with support from Microsoft.
Six Startups Leading the Way in Inclusivity and Sustainability
At Mind the Bridge (MTB), we believe in the power of innovation to drive positive change in the world. We are proud partners of the Microsoft Entrepreneurship Positive Impact program, which supports groundbreaking startups that are making significant strides in inclusivity and environmental sustainability. Today, we are proud to showcase six exceptional startups that are making a real difference.
Spain’s 7 Spring 2024 Silicon Valley-Bound Startups
The lineup for the Spring 2024 edition of the Desafia San Francisco Immersion Program has been unveiled, featuring 7 innovative Spanish startups set to dive into Silicon Valley's bustling ecosystem.
Who will be the Startup Ecosystem Stars 2024?
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Mind the Bridge (MTB) have announced the second edition of the Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES) Award Ceremony set to take place on 4 December 2024 in Paris in collaboration with the OECD and the European Commission, and with support from Microsoft.
Japan is leading the global innovation hunters’ pack
Beyond being the country with more Corporate Innovation Outposts in Silicon Valley, Japan extends its reach to the East Coast, data from “Japanese Corporate Innovation Outposts in the US East Coast Report 2024”, produced by Mind the Bridge with the support of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) New York, show.
27% of World’s Top Companies to Cut Open Innovation Budgets in 2024
Expect Innovation Budget cuts. A growing number of the world’s Top100 companies are about to reduce their innovation spending in 2024. This is the main evidence of the “Open Innovation Outlook 2024 - Macro-trends for 2024 in Corporate-Startup Engagement” just released by Mind the Bridge.
Barcelona: a Gateway to Southern European Startup Ecosystem
A new Report by Tech Barcelona and Mind the Bridge positions Barcelona as the premier technology hotspot in Southern Europe.
Microsoft gets the 2023 Corporate Startup Stars Award
Top companies are honored at the 2023 Corporate Startup Stars Awards in Paris. Microsoft takes the spotlight. Mariya Gabriel is the Startup Ecosystem Star of the year. Dive into the event details and explore the inaugural Startup Ecosystem Stars Awards by Mind the Bridge and ICC.
The Top100 Corporate Startup Stars 2023 – The full list!
100 “best in class” companies from 29 countries have been awarded at the 8th edition of the Corporate Startup Stars Awards 2023. Here is the full list. Enjoy!
Desafia: the best Spanish women-led startups will explore Silicon Valley
A new batch of Spanish startups is ready to fly to Silicon Valley for a brand-new edition of Desafia San Francisco Immersion Program, this time exclusively dedicated to Spanish technology startups led by women.
Empowering Women in Tech: Wisar’s Founder Journey
Wisar's founder shares her journey from angel investor to building Wisar, highlighting challenges, achievements, and the importance of female-focused funds for women in tech.
Generative AI is monopolizing the investment landscape
Within the thriving AI ecosystem of Silicon Valley, Generative AI startups are monopolizing the VC investments by attracting about 40% ($11.9B out of $33.5B in the first six months of 2023). According to the new “Tech Scaleup Silicon Valley 2023 Report: The Rise of Generative AI” by Mind the Bridge with the support of Crunchbase presented at the Opening of the Scaleup Summit San Francisco, Silicon Valley remains the epicenter of innovation and it’s poised to play a central role in this new tech revolution.
EIT Silicon Valley Hub moves to MTB Innovation Center
EIT Silicon Valley Hub, driven by EIT Digital, Europe's largest open innovation ecosystem for a strong, inclusive, fair, sustainable digital Europe, opens new offices in San Francisco, hosted by Mind the Bridge Innovation Center.
L’Italia delle startup ripaga
I dati contenuti nel Report “Tech Scaleup italy 2023” realizzato da Mind the Bridge con il supporto di TIM Enterprise, e presentati all'ITW - Italian Innovation Week, offrono uno spaccato di una economia dell’innovazione italiana promettente e in crescita, su cui ha molto senso continuare a scommettere: ogni dollaro investito nel Venture Capital italiano ritorna in meno di 2 anni in termini di PIL.
Tech Scaleup Italy – 2023 Report
Mind the Bridge, Tech Scaleup Italy - 2023 Report, Turin, September 2023
The Entrepreneurial Journey of Clika’s Founder
The journey of a tenacious entrepreneur bringing AI into the world. Ups and downs in the journey of a women entrepreneur.
Looking for the 10 best Spanish women led startups
Desafia San Francisco opens applications for the first edition of its Immersion Program, exclusively dedicated to Spanish technology startups led by women interested in scaling their business model globally.