The StartTech 2025 program concluded its second edition with a Demo Day held at the auditorium of the University of Zaragoza. This technological acceleration initiative, framed within the Aragón EDIH ecosystem and led by the Aragonese Institute for Promotion (IAF), has benefited ten startups during three months of intensive training.
The StartTech 2025 program provided participating startups with personalized mentoring and mastermind dynamics to make their technologies and business models scalable, improve management areas, and plan their growth. The managing director of IAF, Daniel Rey, emphasized during the opening that «the level and involvement of the participants in StartTech are indicative of the technological capital and talent in Aragon.» The event also featured the presence of the Vice-Rector for Innovation, Transfer, and Lifelong Learning of the University of Zaragoza, Manuel González.
Participating Startups and Their Projects
The ten companies that completed the program presented projects in various sectors:
BeePallet developed an online marketplace to optimize logistics costs and promote the circular economy in the pallet sector, as explained by its CEO Carlos Raventós. EdTech Learning Solutions, specialized in educational technology, managed to «clarify the project, have a concrete goal, and define a minimum viable product,» according to Alejandro García.
ICTYS Technologies presented unmanned marine platforms for the digitization of the seabed with real-time data visualization. AtBim – GIT4BIM showcased its advanced traceability solution for BIM models. VGS Tech Solutions, led by Víctor Guerrero, focuses on digital projects and took advantage of the program to «turn weaknesses into strengths.»
TenderBuilding develops services for expanding franchises and chains. LAB IA presented its project Latin Helper, a payment gateway for migrants. Overseas IT Hub specializes in Splunk technology for security and Business Intelligence. Xelab works in cybersecurity, AI, and digitization. Lirio Bionics, led by Domingo Sampedro, designs robotic hand prostheses under a subscription model.
Round Table and Future Perspectives
Following the presentations, a round table was held on strategic collaboration for startup acceleration, featuring Miguel Moneo Vega (CFO of ElCampus360 Group), Juan José Romero Crusat (Founder of Elevado a Ene), Pedro Pardo García (director of the Business Development and Innovation Division of IAF), and Juan Carlos Bugallo Taibo (Co-Founder of Startups.st).
The StartTech program is part of the Aragón EDIH (European Digital Innovation Hub), an ecosystem driven by seven Aragonese institutions: ITA, IAF, UNIZAR, TECNARA, CEOE Aragón, CEPYME Aragón, and the Aragonese Council of Chambers of Commerce. In addition to StartTech, Aragón EDIH offers the training program Aragón EDIH Academy, fully funded Test Before Invest services, digital maturity audits, and collaboration actions with other international hubs.
