BIC Gipuzkoa Berrilan

What they do

BIC Gipuzkoa Berrilan is the leading public-private innovation center in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, acting as the primary habitat for regional entrepreneurship. Jointly owned by the Basque Government and the Provincial Council, it supports startups from university spin-off creation to funding via grants and equity investment. They actively deploy capital through vehicles like BasqueFondo and DeepTek Gipuzkoa Fundazioa. The center is renowned for its focus on DeepTech, BioTech, and Industry 4.0, leveraging the region's strong industrial and R&D ecosystem.

What they look for

BIC Gipuzkoa aims to transform scientific and technological knowledge into sustainable businesses that drive regional economic progress. They prioritize high-impact projects that are technically feasible, innovative, and capable of generating quality employment in Gipuzkoa. Key focus areas include DeepTech, BioTech, Industry 4.0, and supporting spin-offs from established industrial companies.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors

Healthcare, SaaS, Deeptech, AI, Climate, Food and agriculture

Based

Donostia-San Sebastián, ES