ScaleUp School: The 10 selected startups of the II Edition

This week we have started the second and last edition of ScaleUp School, the acceleration program that we organize together with INCIBE - National Cybersecurity Institute.

This project is part of the funds for the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, financed by the European Union - financed by the European Union - and the European Commission.funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU and promoted by the Government of Spain, which promotes the modernization of the economy, job creation and digital transformation of the country.

What is ScaleUp School?

ScaleUp School was created with the objective of supporting startups that already have some traction in the market and customers, and are in the growth phase. The program offers teams specialized training, personalized mentoring and connections with investors, always from the hand of entrepreneurs and experts with real experience in the ecosystem.

Over the next few weeks, participating startups will receive:

• 50 hours of training in key areas such as culture and talent, marketing, sales, product, technology, cybersecurity and finance;

• 40 hours of mentoring with founders and reference specialists;

• Up to 10 hours of digital marketing consulting;

• Up to 30 hours of legal advice adapted to the challenges of scaleup.

The program also includes an Investor Day, where startups will connect with a network of selected investors, and a final Demo Day to showcase their progress.

Nazareth Rodrigáñez from Tetuan Valley telling about the ScaleUp School program.

A Kickoff with inspiration

Javier Martínez de Velasco from Artgonuts

The opening event of this edition not only served to welcome the new startups to the Tetuan Valley community, but also to hear first-hand the experience of an alumni of the program.

Javier Martínez de Velascoco-founder of Artgonutsa platform that works closely with cultural organizations to connect them with art and culture enthusiasts through technology, shared how his time at ScaleUp School in 2024 impacted the evolution of the project and allowed his team to consolidate key learnings to scale their business. His testimony was tangible proof of the value that this program brings to participating startups.

Something very inspiring that Javier shared was the following:

"It is very much appreciated when people are honest, honest and tell it like it is, because that creates real bonds. And those of you who are entering Tetuan Valley are going to understand how important it is to come back every time you have the opportunity and lend a hand to those who are going through what you are going through."

Thus, Javier underlined the relevance of the community in Tetuan Valley, highlighting how this spirit of collaboration and mutual support is what allows entrepreneurs not only to grow, but also to come back again and again to share learnings and help each other.

A customized platform: Elevatorfy

In addition, in this edition we have the collaboration of Elevatorfywhich has made available to the program its fully customized platform for training. We are very pleased to add this tool to the process, as it will allow teams to access content and resources in a more structured and dynamic way. During the Kickoff, Luis FernandezCEO and founder of Elevatorfy, conducted a live tutorial showing the teams and attendees how to use each section of the platform, resolving doubts and guiding them in its operation.

The 10 selected startups

This year, the selection has once again been very competitive, with innovative projects from different verticals, which in addition to growing their projects must apply the required cybersecurity components, show the potential of the Spanish entrepreneurial ecosystem. The startups are from Madrid, Alicante, Pontevedra, San Sebastian, and even Tenerife!

The difference between this program and the Startup School lies in the maturity of the startups. The selection criteria for ScaleUp School are as follows:

• The startup must be registered in Spain;

• The project must be less than 5 years old.

The long-awaited moment to meet them has arrived, and we want to formally introduce you to the 10 startups that will be part of this second edition:

1. ClappingConnect establishments, artists and listeners on a platform that optimizes concert promotion, reduces costs and enhances the live music experience, building the loyalty of the listening public.

2. Oncology ExerciseProject that helps women with breast cancer to have fewer side effects and better quality of life through an online training program.

3. MentinessMentiness: Technology platform designed by psychologists to help humanize organizations using People Analytics and Humanized Artificial Intelligence. They work on the challenges of culture, leadership and mental health of companies.

4. Cyberin ForesightThe first cyber intelligence platform that unites foresight and contextual intelligence to anticipate risks and opportunities, integrating advanced AI and multi-domain analysis to support strategic decisions that ensure the value and resilience of your organization.

5. KUMUBOXAll-in-one platform that empowers teachers through advanced educational technology, up-to-date resources and training adapted to real classroom competencies.

6. Limitless EducationVirtual labs for teaching science in schools.

7. TeenTalent sourcing solution based on AI agents to identify, contact and pre-filter candidates automatically.

8. Cobox LogisticCollaborative logistics platform that connects entrepreneurs, brands and local operators in Latin America and Europe. They simplify the management of shipments, warehouses and payments from a single place, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

9. Neety: All-in-one B2B prospecting platform for SMEs with Artificial Intelligence

10. Mottum AnalyticaMottum Analytica: Platform that allows you to win more bids by investing less time with AI models trained for proposal writing.

Logos of the selected startups for ScaleUp School II

With this new edition, together with INCIBE, we reaffirm our commitment to support startups in their growth path, promoting a more solid, secure and competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

This is just the beginning, and we can't wait to see what these 10 startups will accomplish in the coming months!

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