Open Innovation Challenge Service

The Open Innovation Challenge service will assist you in finding the optimal technology supplier for your business:

1. Tell us the technological challenge you need to tackle.
2. Your challenge will be registered on our online platform, Catalonia Open Challenges. A detailed description will be published, containing your specific needs, the expected results, and the type of collaboration you seek (co-development, pilot testing, R&D partnerships, or incubation programs, among others).
3. If your innovation challenge can be part of the Open Innovation Challenges that we organize at major international congresses in Barcelona (such as Mobile World Congress or Integrated Systems Europe, among others), we’ll help you find the most disruptive startups there to pitch you their solutions.
4. Startups and other providers will be able to see your company’s challenges and submit their proposals.
5. Our team of consultants will help you analyze all the submitted solutions.
6. You’ll be able to create an agenda for business meetings with the companies of your choice.
7. You can meet with the startups through online meetings or face-to-face in one of our Open Innovation Challenges that are part of major international fairs in Catalonia.
8. You will have ongoing support from one of our Catalonia Trade & Investment consultants.

Join the Open Innovation Challenge service and unlock the benefits of collaboration:

• Access to Cutting-Edge Technology: Startups and solution providers often leverage emerging technologies and possess expertise in niche areas. Corporations partnering with them gain access to state-of-the-art solutions that can enhance their operations, streamline processes, and drive innovation.
• Fresh Perspectives: Startups bring a fresh perspective and entrepreneurial spirit to corporations. Their agility and innovative thinking can help corporations break free from traditional approaches, inspiring new ideas and business models.
• Speed and Agility: Startups are known for their ability to iterate, test, and implement solutions rapidly. By collaborating with startups, corporations can accelerate their innovation cycles and adapt to market changes more effectively.
• Increased Market Reach: Startups participating in the Open Innovation Challenges gain exposure to a global audience of corporations actively seeking innovative solutions. This exposure can lead to increased market access, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
• Knowledge Sharing: Collaboration between corporations and startups promotes exchanging knowledge, best practices, and industry insights. This cross-pollination of ideas fosters continuous learning, sparks innovation, and helps both parties stay at the forefront of their respective fields.