WINNERS
See who the winners of the previous editions of the Start-Up AwardsXXI were and be inspired by their ideas.
Discover the winners of the latest editions
NU-RISE – second innovation award winner in Portugal
NU-RISE increases the safety and accuracy of radiotherapy in the elimination of tumours whilst preventing healthy tissue and organs from being exposed to radiation. https://nu-rise.com/
GlyCardial Diagnostics and Mitiga Solutions – 2018 Winners, Catalonia
GlyCardial Diagnostics (https://www.glycardial.com/), a spin-off of the Sant Pau Research Institute and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), is developing an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device for the early detection of cardiac ischaemia and for predicting how patients will progress after suffering an ischaemic event. For its part, Mitiga Solutions (www.mitigasolutions.com), a spin-off of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, specialises in assessing and mitigating the impacts of natural hazards (volcanic eruptions, sandstorms, water salinisation...) for the aviation and insurance industries.
OpositaTest – 2018 Winner, Galicia
OpositaTest is an online preparation platform for selective civil service examinations. https://www.opositatest.com/
Seacliq – Ganador estatal Agro Tech
This is a new electronic platform based on blockchain for the first sale of fish. http://seacliq.com/
GlyCardial Diagnostics – National Health Tech Winner
This company is a spin-off of the Sant Pau Research Institute and the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) and is working on the development of an in vitro diagnostics (IVD) device for the early detection of myocardial ischaemia and for predicting patient evolution. https://www.glycardial.com/
Huub – National Commerce Tech Winner
An integrated logistics platform for the fashion sector. https://huubdesign.es/
Predictiva – National Fin&Insur Tech Winner
Using technology based on artificial intelligence they have developed a supreme bot that specialises in the analysis and interpretation of spontaneous speech. https://www.predictiva.io/en/home-en/
Tracer – National Tourism Tech Winner
This company has created a system based on blockchain to prevent the problem of tickets for music and sporting events being resold at extortionate prices.
Feltwood – National Impact Tech Winner
Developers of an innovative process to transform agricultural organic waste into ecological industrial material with multiple applications and properties similar to materials like plastic and wood. https://feltwood.com/
X-Net Software Solutions – 2018 Winner, Canary Islands
X-Net’s business management software unifies all the activities and tasks to be carried out in any company in a single location: creating quotes, managing orders, billing, accounting, managing cash flow, etc. https://www.x-netdigital.com/
BraiBook – Winner of the accésit prize for innovation in Spain
Has created an instant document converter to Braille. https://braibook.com/
Tracer – 2018 Winner, Madrid
Tracer has created a system based on blockchain technology to prevent the problem of abusive ticket reselling for large music and sporting events.
PREDICTIVA – 2018 Winner, Andalusia
Predictiva has its headquarters in Marbella and specialises in the development of artificial intelligence technologies. https://www.predictiva.io/
Xuq – 2018 Winner, Castilla-La Mancha
Xuq has developed a novel concept for rural tourism through centuries-old cave accommodations. https://www.xuq.es/
BioTech Foods – 2018 Winner, Basque Country
The San Sebastián-based company BioTech Foods is dedicated to the production of ethical meat, offering an alternative to the high global demand for protein. https://www.biotech-foods.com/
Ficosterra – 2018 Winner, Castilla-León
Ficosterra specialises in the manufacture of biofertilisers and agricultural nutrients based on algae and micro-organisms to be used in organic and conventional agriculture. https://www.ficosterra.com/
Zeleros – 2018 Winner, Valencia
Zeleros develops new hyperloop sustainable transport systems to travel at speeds of up to 1000 km/h with reduced energy and infrastructure costs. http://zeleros.com
Powertrack – 2018 Winner, Extremadura
Powertrack is a high-level engineering firm that develops the InfiTRAN automatic transmission for hybrid and electrical vehicles, along with control electronics for this gearbox. http://powertrackcvp.com/
Titan Fire System – 2018 Winner, Aragón
Titan Fire System specialises in manufacturing radio-controlled pressure gauges using wireless connectivity. https://www.tfs-system.com/es/index.php
BeePlanet Factory – 2018 Winner, Navarre
BeePlanet Factory specialises in designing, manufacturing and marketing energy storage systems based on Lithium Ion second-life batteries that come from electric vehicles. In order to make it easier and quicker to implement electric vehicles, the company develops accessories and offers consulting services to companies and public agencies.
Triditive – 2018 Winner, Asturias
Triditive has developed a completely automated hybrid additive manufacturing machine (3D printing) for the mass production of metal and polymer parts. https://www.triditive.com/es/
Nido Robotics – 2018 Winner, Murcia
Nido Robotics manufactures advanced underwater robots to be used in commercial and industrial applications in coastal waters. https://www.nidorobotics.com/
Cifra Educación – 2018 Winner, Cantabria
Cifra Educación is a software development company specialising in the educational sector. https://www.cifraeducacion.com/
Global Cen – 2018 Winner, Balearic Islands
Global Cen has developed technology related to a novel Natural Electric Field measurement system, (coined CEN for its name in Spanish), which impacts plant growth and boasts agricultural and environmental applications.
Cherky Consulting – 2018 Winner, La Rioja
Bravo Food Design S.L. is the owner of the Cherky brand, under which it sells functional meat snacks. https://www.cherkyfoods.com/
Sensei Tech and HiJiffy – 2019 regional winners in Portugal
Sensei Tech develops an innovative solution for implementation in stand-alone retail shops. By analysing data in real time, it allows them to optimise their business and the experience they offer to their customers. HiJiffy presents an innovative technological solution that centralises, automates and measures all customer service activities in hotels. The more than 500 hotels already using HiJiffy have seen 70% automation of communications with guests requiring near-instant and digital responses, 24 hours a day.
Delox – 2019 Second Prize in Innovation, Portugal
Delox develops biodecontamination systems for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, Industry 4.0, biodefence and space. Its system enables hospitals and laboratories to acquire biodecontamination at an affordable price and without recourse to third parties.
Aenium Engineering – 2019 Winner, Castilla-León
Aenium Engineering offers engineering services that provide solutions based on additive manufacturing technologies. https://www.aenium.es/
Heura Foods – National Agro Food Winner
Heura creates meat substitute products with 100% plant products. The company, with its headquarters in one of the Barcelona Activa incubators, aims to address the issues in today’s food system by offering protein with a positive impact via sustainable and nutritional foods. https://www.heurafoods.com/
Idoven – National Health Winner
This pioneering e-Health start-up is redefining the way in which cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed worldwide to detect heart diseases at an early stage and thus prevent serious problems including heart attacks and sudden death. To do so, the company combines cloud-based data analysis using powerful artificial intelligence algorithms with the use of state-of-the-art wearable medical technology. https://idoven.ai/
Nantek – National Impact Winner
Nantek turns plastic into fuel using nanoelements through a thermochemical process. The technology developed by the company is also able to reconvert non-recycled mixed plastic waste into high-quality compounds that can be used as a raw material by industries related to power generation, petrochemicals and plastics. https://nantek.tech/
Bdeo_app – National Mobility Winner
This company provides visual intelligence for the insurance industry, reducing costs and optimising times, which in turn enhances the end customer experience. The company has presented video technology aimed at remotely obtaining documentary evidence with the capacity to process it using a power visual intelligence engine. https://bdeo.io/
Saalg Geomechanics – National Prop Tech Winner
This engineering software company specialises in predicting and analysing behaviour of land for large civil engineering and construction projects. The company has developed DAARWIN, an online platform that uses genetic algorithms (machine learning) to manage geotechnical risks by comparing data from geotechnical instruments and predictive models in real time during construction. https://www.saalg.com/
Berdac – National Senior Winner
Berdac has created the first intelligent medicine assistant (IMA) that avoids mistakes and forgetfulness, improving patients’ health and giving peace of mind to their families. When it is time to take medicine, IMA informs the patient and at the push of a button the device will always dispense the right dose. Thanks to its cloud monitoring platform, the device also monitors the adherence of thousands of patients, reducing the risk of relapses and hospitalisations. https://berdac.com/
Komvida Kombucha – 2019 Winner, Extremadura
Komvida Kombucha specialises in making Kombucha, a healthy beverage with beneficial properties for the immune and digestive systems. https://www.komvida.com/
Rithmi – 2019 Winner, Valencia
Rithmi created a smart heart health monitor that detects atrial fibrillation in real time to prevent strokes. https://rithmi.com/
Idoven – 2019 Winner, Madrid
Idoven is a start-up that uses artificial intelligence and wearable technology capable of detecting heart problems at an early stage and preventing heart attacks.
Planificación Quirúrgica – 2019 Winner, Murcia
Planificación Quirúrgica specialises in manufacturing implants and tailor-made tools for medical use. http://planificacionquirurgica.com
Abora Solar – 2019 Winner, Aragon
Abora Solar, specialists in the design, development and manufacture of hybrid solar panels, won the thirteenth edition of the EntrepreneurXXI Awards in Aragon. https://abora-solar.com/
Leonar Creations – 2019 Winner, Canary Islands
Leonar Creations has created OneUP, an innovative, lightweight, easy-to-use portable safety device to prevent drowning for anyone who has it on them. https://oneupsaves.com/
Orbys System – 2019 Winner, Castilla-La Mancha
Orbys System specialises in the design, manufacture and commissioning of precision machinery geared toward efficient, mass recycling and recovery of plastic waste, as well as transforming plastic waste into energy. The company also offers energy recovery possibilities from plastic waste, thereby removing waste from the environment and helping affected communities. https://orbyssystem.com/
Hunty – 2019 Winner, La Rioja
Hunty is a website that allows people to search for, compare and contrast hunting outings. https://www.hunty.es/
Heura (Foods for Tomorrow) – 2019 Winner, Catalonia
Heura is the first product by Foods for Tomorrow, which creates meat substitute products with 100% plant materials, featuring meaty, fibrous textures. https://www.heurafoods.com/
Smart Comfort – 2019 Winner, Navarre
Founded in 2016 by Aida Loperena and Gabriel Viscarret, the company aims to increase productivity on intensive farms through improving animal welfare. http://www.avirpc.com/
Alén Space – 2019 Winner, Galicia
Alén Space provides consulting, design, manufacturing and operation services for small satellites and offers turnkey solutions for business development in space.
Scoobic – 2019 Winner, Andalusia
Scoobic is dedicated to the design and manufacture of sustainable last-mile electric urban delivery vehicles. https://scoobic.com/
NuMat Medtech – 2019 Winner, Balearic Islands
NuMat Medtech is a biotech company dedicated to the development of disruptive biomaterials and surface treatments for medical devices such as dental implants, orthopaedic prosthetics and devices to fill, rebuild and regenerate bones. https://numat.es/
Innitius – 2019 Winner, Basque Country
Innitius has developed a device that improves pregnancy diagnoses, with the ability to differentiate false pre-term labour from true pre-term labour, thus avoiding unnecessary hospitalisations and drug administrations to patients, while also improving the health of the baby and mother. https://innitius.com
i4life – 2019 Winner, Asturias
i4life has developed a cane that can help people affected by Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia or strokes to take a stroll with peace of mind and be geolocated, keeping them connected to their caregivers and physicians. https://i4life.es
Siali – 2019 Winner, Cantabria
The young Cantabria-based company has developed a comprehensive computer vision tool intended for SMEs and large companies in different industries that can automate processes that have required visual inspection until now. https://sialitech.com
Biel Glasses – Second Prize in Technological Innovation
Biel Glasses is a start-up that designs, produces and markets smart electronic glasses using Artificial Intelligence, robotics and mixed reality, to solve mobility problems and improve the autonomy for people with vision problems. https://bielglasses.com/
AgroGrIN Tech – Second Prize in Innovation, Portugal
The mission of AgroGrIN Tech is to add value based on the food waste produced in fruit production and processing companies by applying profitable and environmentally friendly solutions. AgroGrIN applies new technologies and processes to develop novel biologically-based compounds that create new revenue streams, while also decreasing environmental pollution and economic losses for businesses, making companies more sustainable. https://agrogrintech.com/
Payflow, Tucuvi, Shotl, All Read, Brave Corporation, X1Wind, Agerpix and Orquest win the EntrepreneurXXI Awards
The companies Payflow, Tucuvi, Shotl, All Read, Brave Corporation, X1Wind, Agerpix and Orquest have won the EntrepreneurXXI Awards, an initiative driven by CaixaBank, through DayOne, their specialist division for technology and innovation companies and their investors, co-awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, through ENISA.
The finalists were the following: Cleverea (BankXXI), Biel Glasses (WellbeingXXI), Ironchip (CityXXI), Energiot Devices (DeeptechXXI), Gaptain (TogetherXXI), Pyrates Smart Fabrics (PlanetXXI), Agrosingularity (SeedXXI) and Hotelbreak.es (LifestyleXXI).
Payflow – 2020 winner of the BankXXI challenge
The company Payflow has won the BankXXI challenge, in the challenges stage of the EntrepreneurXXI Awards, an initiative driven by CaixaBank, through DayOne, their specialist division for technology and innovation companies and their investors, co-awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, through ENISA.
Find out all there is to know about Payflow in this interview.
Tucuvi – 2020 winner of the WellbeingXXI challenge
The company Tucuvi has won the WellbeingXXI challenge, in the challenges stage of the EntrepreneurXXI Awards. This start-up from Madrid is a virtual carer that guarantees ongoing assistance in the homes of elderly people and chronic patients via automatic, customised telephone calls made by the virtual assistant, increasing care capacity.
Find out all there is to know about Tucuvi in this interview.
Shotl – 2020 winner of the CityXXI challenge
The company Shotl has won the CityXXI challenge, in the challenges stage of the EntrepreneurXXI Awards, an initiative driven by CaixaBank, through DayOne, their specialist division for technology and innovation companies and their investors, co-awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, through ENISA.
Find out all there is to know about Shotl in this interview.
All Read – 2020 winner of the DeepTechXXI challenge
The company AllRead has won the DeepTechXXI challenge, in the challenges stage of the EntrepreneurXXI Awards, an initiative driven by CaixaBank, through DayOne, their specialist division for technology and innovation companies and their investors, co-awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, through ENISA.
Find out all there is to know about AllRead in this interview.
X1 Wind – 2020 winner of the PlanetXXI challenge
The company X1 Wind has won the PlanetXXI challenge, in the challenges stage of the EntrepreneurXXI Awards, an initiative driven by CaixaBank, through DayOne, their specialist division for technology and innovation companies and their investors, co-awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, through ENISA.
Find out all there is to know about X1 Wind in this interview.
Agerpix – 2020 winner of the SeedXXI challenge
The company Agerpix has won the SeedXXI challenge, in the challenges stage of the EntrepreneurXXI Awards. Agerpix offers a system capable of counting fruit while it is still on the tree. This system is capable of performing a harvest forecast with an accuracy of 90–95% up to two months prior to harvest and, furthermore, it provides information on the daily growth of the fruit in real time.
Find out all there is to know about Agerpix in this interview.
Orquest – 2020 winner of the LifestyleXXI challenge
The company Orquest has won the LifestyleXXI challenge, in the challenges stage of the EntrepreneurXXI Awards, an initiative driven by CaixaBank, through DayOne, their specialist division for technology and innovation companies and their investors, co-awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, through ENISA.
Brave Corporation – 2020 winner of the TogetherXXI challenge
The company Brave Corporation has won the TogetherXXI challenge, in the challenges stage of the EntrepreneurXXI Awards, an initiative driven by CaixaBank, through DayOne, their specialist division for technology and innovation companies and their investors, co-awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, through ENISA.
Find out all there is to know about Brave Corporation in this interview.
Wefish – 2020 winner for the Murcia region
Wefish, fishing diary and forecast, has developed an angling app that combines new technologies with angler experiences, statistical models and weather forecasts. https://wefish.app/
G2G Algae – 2020 winner for Andalusia
G2G Algae applies microalgae farming technology to collaborate in the recovery of natural resources, land, water and air. https://www.g2g-algae.com/
BestHealth4U – 2020 winner for Portugal (northern and central)
Regional winner for the north and centre: BestHealth4U specialise in the development of innovative materials for medical devices that adhere to the skin, ranging from wound dressings to digital medical monitoring patches, promoting a better quality of life for patients whilst reducing the economic and environmental impact. https://besthealth4u.pt/
Advertio – 2020 winner for Portugal (Lisbon, south and islands)
Advertio is a client acquisition platform that aims to make business growth accessible to all kinds of users via digital marketing (from marketing agencies to small companies). https://www.advertio.com/
Kenmei Technologies – 2020 winner for Valencia
Kenmei Technologies is developing a software – ADELE – which provides an analysis and automation solution for managing mobile networks, based on the execution of artificial intelligence algorithms on a big data architecture. https://www.kenmei.ai/
Telum Therapeutics – 2020 winner for Navarre
Telum Therapeutics develops new therapies for the treatment of infectious diseases caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. https://telumtherapeutics.com/
Ironchip Telco – 2020 winner for the Basque Country
This Basque start-up has developed a new geopositioning method that resolves the problems posed by passwords, enabling geolocation to be used as an extra layer of security. https://www.ironchip.com/
Dive Medical – 2020 winner for Aragon
Dive Medical uses technology for comprehensive visual function exams. https://dive-medical.com/
Conveior – 2020 winner for Castilla-La Mancha
Conveior designs, manufactures, commissions and offers an aftersales service for conveyors and classification systems with multiple solutions enabling them to be adapted to any challenge posed by the client, based on the standardisation of their equipment. http://www.conveior.com/
AllRead Machine Learning Technologies – 2020 winner for Catalonia
AllRead MLT is a smart logistics company that identifies, traces and monitors assets in operational processes. https://www.allread.ai/
IdoniaHealth – 2020 winner for the Balearic Islands
IdoniaHealth facilitates access to medical tests and images for professionals and patients. https://www.idonia.com/
Regfilter – 2020 winner for Cantabria
This company came out on top thanks to their regenerative filters used to treat large volumes of water and enabling savings of up to 96% of water, 75% of space and 30% of energy. https://regfilter.com/
SSHTeam Consulting – 2020 winner for La Rioja
SSHTeam Consulting is a start-up specialised in cybersecurity and new technologies. https://sshteam.com/
Data Monitoring – 2020 winner for Galicia
This company offers all-round monitoring solutions for machinery and processes, particularly in the liquid production sector. https://ccdatos.com/
Viral Studios – 2020 winner for Extremadura
Viral Studios develops video games based on the use of immersive and interactive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. https://www.viralstudios.es/
eSignus – 2020 winner for the Canary Islands
This start-up has developed HASHWallet, an innovative device in the form of a credit card for storing private keys on Blockchain networks. https://www.esignus.com/
Tucuvi – 2020 winner for Madrid
Tucuvi is a virtual carer based on artificial intelligence and voice-recognition technology that offers continual monitoring in the homes of elderly people and chronic patients via automatic, customised telephone calls (inbound and outbound) made by the virtual assistant. https://tucuvi.com/
RAW Superdrink – 2020 winner for Asturias
RAW Superdrink is the first sports drink on the market containing ingredients farmed organically, thus encouraging a more balanced diet free from added sugar. https://rawsuperdrink.com/
Agerpix – 2020 winner for Castilla-León
Agerpix provides fruit counting solutions using artificial intelligence tools. https://agerpix.com/
