Our goal is to foster a sustainable and global entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our programs and activities focus on bringing startups and corporates together to enhance the growth of all parties, and to bring new value to enterprises through innovation.
Mind the Bridge is an international team with experience and a presence in multiple ecosystems.
Mind the Bridge has been running a non-profit foundation since 2007. It was established by Marco Marinucci with the support of a group of entrepreneurs passionate about entrepreneurship education.
Mind the Bridge was established in 2007 by then Googler, Marco Marinucci. Marco now serves as the company’s CEO with Italian university Professor Alberto Onetti as its chairman.
By Serena Orizi|2026-09-08T23:33:18+02:00September 8th, 2026|General|
Five years after entering the market, Mind the Bridge appoints senior MD Yub Shin to lead its expanded Korean operations and unveils "The Innovation Economy of South Korea", a full-ecosystem analysis presented at the Scaleup Summit Seoul 2026. Goal? Tracking the entire Korean innovation ecosystem in real time, from early-stage startups to the enabling ecosystem of investors, innovation brokers and corporate demand.
By Serena Orizi|2026-09-07T17:08:28+02:00September 7th, 2026|General|
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.
By Serena Orizi|2026-07-07T12:23:57+02:00July 7th, 2026|General|
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).
By Marco Marinucci|2026-06-15T14:30:50+02:00June 15th, 2026|General|
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.
By Marco Marinucci|2026-05-29T15:09:05+02:00May 29th, 2026|General|
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.
