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Introducing the Startup Ecosystem Stars: Recognizing Global Innovation Catalysts

Introducing the Startup Ecosystem Stars: Recognizing Global Innovation Catalysts

By Marco Marinucci|2023-06-27T23:46:16+02:00June 27th, 2023|Corporates|

Mind the Bridge, in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce, announces the launch of an annual initiative, the Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES). This global award aims to honor the most effective and influential government-related organizations around the world that are fostering innovation in their regions. They are the unsung heroes, the silent architects of transformative technologies, and the guiding stars of aspiring entrepreneurs. Save the date: Paris, November 21st

Pfizer, AXA and Xiaomi are the Top3 Corporate Startup Stars in 2021

Pfizer, AXA and Xiaomi are the Top3 Corporate Startup Stars in 2021

By Serena Orizi|2021-12-16T17:14:19+01:00December 16th, 2021|General|

For the sixth year running, startups have nominated the corporates they believed to be most active in terms of open innovation for the prestigious annual Corporate Startup Stars Awards. Pfizer secured first place, followed by AXA and Xiaomi. The global ranking has been unveiled today in Paris during the official Award Ceremony, opened by French Secretary of State for the Digital Economy Cédric O.

Mind the Chat with Luís Manuel – EDP

Mind the Chat with Luís Manuel – EDP

By Serena Orizi|2021-05-07T11:22:16+02:00May 3rd, 2021|Corporates|

Mind the Bridge caught up with Luís Manuel, Executive Director at EDP Inovação to dig deeper into their open innovation approach. EDP is the main energy company in Portugal and the fourth largest wind energy production company in the world, being present in 19 countries and 4 continents.

Building the cornerstones of the post-oil economy

Building the cornerstones of the post-oil economy

By Serena Orizi|2021-04-09T12:12:25+02:00April 8th, 2021|Corporates|

Launch of the “Tech Scaleup MENA preliminary Report 2021” in Beirut by Mind the Bridge during Closing of the first MENA Tech Scaleup Summit 2021. As of December 2020, the study tracked 448 scaleups across 19 countries, able to attract $6.2B in funding.

Call for 2021 Corporate Startup Stars Awards is now open!

Call for 2021 Corporate Startup Stars Awards is now open!

By Serena Orizi|2021-03-23T18:27:19+01:00March 23rd, 2021|Corporates, Startups|

The 2021 edition of the Awards organized by Mind the Bridge in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has been launched today at the Opening of the MENA Digital Scaleup Summit co-hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for West Asia and supported by the Dubai Chamber.