The 8 startups that will participate in the 14th edition ofImpulso Emprendedorhave been selected
The goal of the program, launched by the Government of Navarre and managed by CEIN, is to support the market launch of innovative companies with growth potential.
Eight startups will participate in the 14th edition ofImpulso Emprendedor,Impulso Emprendedorthe acceleration program promoted by the Department of Industry and Ecological and Digital Business Transition through the public entity European Business and Innovation Center of Navarra (CEIN), to support the market launch of innovative companies with growth potential.
These are Bee Happy Apicultura, El Deseo Artesano, Homvers, InsAIght, KoAir, Koiote, Mirror Health Sowify, which were selected by a jury composed of representatives from Caja Rural de Navarra, Cinfa, Corporación Mondragón, Grupo Enhol, MTorres, Salinas de Navarra, Viscofán, and Zabala Innovation Consulting—the program’s mentor companies—and CEIN from among 13 shortlisted candidates.
In selecting the startups, criteria such as the innovative nature and/or high growth potential of the product or service, the clarity and definition of the business model, sales already generated, and the interest and motivation to grow the business were taken into account.
CEIN will offer the selected companies a specialized program to help them define and professionalize their sales efforts and integrate them into their business and commercial strategies, as well as individual consulting. In addition, the mentoring firms will share their business vision, knowledge, and experience with the participants, as well as the prize money of 34,000, 20,000, and 10,000 euros provided for in the program.
Impulso Emprendedorwhich has received 76 applications for this round, will run through November and offers participating startups free space at the CEIN Innovation Incubator for six months, as well as access to the business growth services provided there. Participants will also have access to industry-specific business events and networking opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Finally, the three winning startups in this edition will be eligible for an equity-based loan of up to 100,000 euros, provided by the public entity Sodena, with the aim of boosting their growth, consolidating their business projects, and supporting their development and integration into the economic fabric of Navarre.
The selected startups
The startups selected to participate in the 14th edition ofImpulso Emprendedorare as follows.
- Bee Happy. Through environmental biomonitoring using bees, they provide real-time, continuous data on the environment, offering reliable information for economic decision-making in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.
- El Deseo Artesano. A bakery specializing in the production of fresh pizza dough and vacuum-sealed artisanal pizzas. Products made with local ingredients and certified by quality standards such as Reyno Gourmet and Artisan Producer.
- Homvers. Robotic systems for smart furniture that open up a world of possibilities for small spaces, offering a practical solution that is the most affordable on the market.
- InsAIght. Custom protein design using artificial intelligence for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies that market protein-based products.
- KoAir. An AI-powered aviation communications simulator designed to help pilots and aviation students practice radio procedures with confidence, from anywhere, without needing an instructor.
- Koiote. Helps industrial companies improve their productivity and efficiency through digital solutions tailored to their processes. They develop tools that enable companies to monitor, optimize, and make data-driven decisions.
- Mirror Health. Artificial intelligence and data engineering focused primarily on clinical trials in the healthcare sector, providing data standardization and synthetic data generation.
- Sowify. An AI platform for agriculture that helps farmers produce more, spend less, and make more accurate decisions.