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|2026-09-07T17:08:28+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|2025-07-04T09:43:57+02:00July 4th, 2025|General|
Spain is currently home to 1,194 scaleups that have raised a cumulative $22.6 billion, placing it fourth among Europe's scaleup economies. But as global competition intensifies, growth is showing signs of slowing, according to Mind the Bridge’s latest report.
By Serena Orizi|2025-05-20T11:37:04+02:00December 11th, 2024|General|
Spain’s innovation ecosystem strives to keep pace with global rivals, according to the new “Tech Scaleup Spain. Keeping the pace of innovation in an evolving global scenario 2024 Report” that Mind the Bridge (with the support of ACCIONA and Crunchbase) presented today at Tech Spirit Barcelona, shedding light on the state of Spain’s innovation ecosystem and its positioning in the global race for technological leadership.
By Serena Orizi|2024-10-10T13:28:27+02:00October 10th, 2024|General|
From cutting-edge mental health solutions to digital marketing and revolutionary food products, 7 new startups selected for the Fall 2024 Desafía San Francisco Program, dedicated to Spanish women tech entrepreneurs, running Nov 4-15, 2024.
By Serena Orizi|2024-05-28T16:13:36+02:00May 8th, 2024|General|
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.
