Arin is an acceleration programme designed to drive start-ups with impact to develop sustainable and innovative business models. <\/b>Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the programme bolsters the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bizkaia, by fostering sustainable innovation and responsible competitiveness.<\/p>\n
This programme is designed to drive entrepreneurial initiatives with a triple environmental, social and economic impact<\/b>, by supporting start-ups and intrapreneurial projects. They are proposals based on innovative ideas, with potential for scalability and ability to multiply their positive impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Target audience<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Arin is aimed at:<\/p>\n
\n- Projects that are driven by start-ups and social intrapreneurs. <\/b><\/li>\n
- Start-ups with social and environmental impact,<\/b> with an innovative value proposal.<\/li>\n
- Companies set up in Bizkaia<\/b> or willing to move their corporate headquarters to the province.<\/li>\n
- Projects with a sustainable or profitable business model <\/b>with positive sales figures and with the possibility to scale and expand to new markets.<\/li>\n
- Entrepreneurs <\/b>that are seeking financing and specialised advice.<\/li>\n
- Projects that combine sustainability, innovation and business growth<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Benefits and term<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>The programme lasts 5 months<\/b>, during which the selected start-ups will:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
Receive a comprehensive assessment <\/b>and personalised strategic support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- Take part in specialised mentoring sessions<\/b> and training in strategy, financial management, innovation and sustainability.<\/li>\n
- Have access <\/b>to the BBK Banking Foundation\u2019s spaces at B Accelerator Tower (BAT).<\/b><\/li>\n
- Have a direct connection with the entrepreneurship<\/b> ecosystem in Bizkaia and take part in different events and networking meetings.<\/li>\n
- Vie for a financing fund of up to \u20ac100,000<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Selection process<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n- Call and registrations: <\/b>Startups must register through the BBK Y TU portal, after creating a profile in the category \u00abEntities and companies\u00bb.<\/li>\n
- Pre-selection and interviews: <\/b>From all applications, 20 startups will be selected to conduct in-depth interviews.<\/li>\n
- Elevator Pitch Workshop: <\/b>13 startups will be selected to participate in a specialized workshop to prepare the presentation to the Strategic Committee.<\/li>\n
- Final selection:<\/b> The Strategic Committee will select 5 finalist startups that will enter the acceleration phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Acceleration phase<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Arin 2025<\/b><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"ADSOL\"](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ADSOL-1.jpg\" "\\"ADSOL\\"")
<\/span><\/div>ADSOL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Consultancy firm specialising in efficient water management and which designs tailored solutions using technology and monitoring to optimise and reuse water resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"KUVU\"](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/KUVU-1.jpg\" "\\"KUVU\\"")
<\/span><\/div>KUVU<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Shared hosting platform that connects older and younger people to overcome loneliness and facilitate access to affordable housing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"COMPOSTREE\"](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/COMPOSTREE-1.jpg\" "\\"COMPOSTREE\\"")
<\/span><\/div>COMPOSTREE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Company that manufactures compostable and biodegradable tree protectors in the Basque Country as a circular alternative to stop the use of plastic in nature.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"MARZIANOS\"](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MARZIANOS.jpg\" "\\"MARZIANOS\\"")
<\/span><\/div>MARZIANOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Healthy food start-up that produces functional and nutritional snacks that are sugar and gluten free to help fight child obesity and improve the family diet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"FELINETEK\"](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/FELINETEK-1.jpg\" "\\"FELINETEK\\"")
<\/span><\/div>FELINETEK<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Industrial design company that develops patented single-person platforms to work at heights, guaranteeing maximum stability and safety on uneven surfaces.<\/p>\n
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Arin 2024<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Fisfy\"](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fisfy.jpg\" "\\"Fisfy\\"")
<\/span><\/div>FISIFY<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>First physiotherapy digital clinic 100% digitally automated by Artificial Intelligence that accompanies patients during the entire recovery process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Gaman\"](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gaman.jpg\" "\\"Gaman\\"")
<\/span><\/div>GAMAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Specialists in inclusive changing room solutions, helping organizations improve their range of accessible changing rooms, both with new facilities and adaptations of existing facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Lup\"](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lup.jpg\" "\\"Lup\\"")
<\/span><\/div>LUP<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>They offer assisted reading solutions aimed at giving autonomy to people with reading difficulties. Through the smart pocket magnifying glass, they facilitate reading by turning text into voice making everyday life easier for people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Munda](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Munda-Pua.jpg\" "\\"Munda")
<\/span><\/div>MUNDO PUA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Pioneers in home safety, have developed the PUA system, the first European home extinguishing system that through advanced technology acts precisely and efficiently in the first phase of a possible saucepan fire.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Profesionalan\"](\"http:\/\/bbk-bbkeus-dev-781687585.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Profesionalan.jpg\" "\\"Profesionalan\\"")
<\/span><\/div>PROFESIOLAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>Digital trading platform for companies that was born with the vision of creating a digital market for the transmission of fixed and intangible assets between companies, providing total security to the transactions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>