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|2025-10-21T11:40:07+02:00October 21st, 2025|General|
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.
By Serena Orizi|2025-10-20T12:23:22+02:00October 20th, 2025|General|
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.
By Serena Orizi|2025-07-30T16:44:10+02:00July 30th, 2025|Uncategorized|
Tunisian startup NextAV is betting big on a tricky challenge: using low-resolution satellite imagery to detect methane and oil leaks across vast territories — then enhancing it with AI to make it accurate, scalable, and cost-effective. Selected as one of the five startups by Terna for the Innovation Zone Tunisia, NextAV is a young and lean team of seven based in Sousse.It is now closing its first funding round and aiming to scale into Europe and the GCC region.
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.
