{"id":16670,"date":"2026-07-07T13:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T11:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcombinator.com\/bizkaia-acceleration-program-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T12:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:46:46","slug":"bizkaia-acceleration-program-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bcombinator.com\/en\/bizkaia-acceleration-program-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bizkaia Internationalization Program 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"16670\" class=\"elementor elementor-16670 elementor-16208\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6503243 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6503243\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-14bed89\" data-id=\"14bed89\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23bcafa elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"23bcafa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ==========================================================\nHERO \u00b7 BILBAO ACCELERATION PROGRAM 2026\nEnglish Version\n========================================================== -->\n\n<style>\n\n.bc-hero,\n.bc-hero *,\n.bc-hero *::before,\n.bc-hero *::after{\nbox-sizing:border-box;\nmargin:0;\npadding:0;\n}\n\n.bc-hero{\n\n--blue:#1E1EFF;\n--violet:#5634FF;\n--lila:#A3BCFF;\n\nfont-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;\n\nposition:relative;\noverflow:hidden;\n\npadding:64px 52px 90px;\n\nbackground:\nlinear-gradient(\n135deg,\n#070B18 0%,\n#111735 45%,\n#1E1EFF 100%\n);\n\nwidth:100vw;\nmax-width:100vw;\n\nmargin-left:calc(50% - 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Up to \u20ac3,000 to cover travel and accommodation expenses.<\/strong> Connect with corporates, customers and investors, validate business opportunities, and build your European expansion strategy.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<br\/>\n\n<div class=\"bc-buttons\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tally.so\/r\/ja2GkQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"bc-btn\">\n\nApply before August 31 \u2192\n\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bacceleratortower.com\/centro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"bc-btn-ghost\">\n\nDiscover B Acceleration Tower\n\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2cae305 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2cae305\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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the European market.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\ud83d\udcbb\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nB2B Digital Solutions\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nStartups developing B2B software, AI or digital technologies that solve real business challenges.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\ud83c\udfed\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nIndustrial Technology\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nTechnology with industrial applications such as IoT, Industry 4.0, robotics, automation or advanced manufacturing.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\u2705\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nValidated Product\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nYour product has already been commercially validated in your home market with real customers.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\ud83e\udd1d\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nCommercial Traction\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nYour startup has demonstrated 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Through this programme, you'll connect with the local ecosystem, validate business opportunities and accelerate your international expansion.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\ud83c\udf0d\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nAccess to Europe\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nUse Bizkaia as your launchpad to expand into the European market from one of Southern Europe's most dynamic innovation ecosystems.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\ud83e\udd1d\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nCorporate Connections\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nConnect with leading industrial and technology companies to explore pilots, partnerships and new commercial opportunities.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\ud83d\ude80\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nInstitutional Support\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nBenefit from local support, resources and guidance to facilitate your expansion and establish your business in Europe.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\ud83d\udcb6\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nInvestment Access\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nMeet investors, prepare for fundraising and participate in dedicated investment sessions throughout the programme.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\ud83c\udf93\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nSTEM Talent\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nAccess top universities, technology centres and highly skilled professionals to help scale your business.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"why-card\">\n\n<div class=\"why-icon\">\n\n\ud83d\udd17\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nStrategic Connections\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nBuild relationships with startups, institutions, accelerators, technology centres and investors across the Basque innovation ecosystem.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section 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ecosystem.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"program-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"program-card\">\n\n<div class=\"program-icon\">\n\n\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nOnboarding & Assessment\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nA 1\u20132 week virtual onboarding phase to assess your startup's needs, define objectives and prepare a tailored action plan before the immersion in BAT Bilbao.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"program-card\">\n\n<div class=\"program-icon\">\n\n\ud83d\ude80\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nWorkshops\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nHands-on sessions covering international expansion strategy, B2B sales, market entry and pipeline generation.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"program-card\">\n\n<div class=\"program-icon\">\n\n\ud83c\udfe2\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nCorporate Matching\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nMeet leading corporations to explore pilot projects, commercial partnerships and first customers.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"program-card\">\n\n<div class=\"program-icon\">\n\n\ud83e\udd1d\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nMentoring\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nOne-to-one guidance from experienced founders, industry experts and key players in the Basque innovation ecosystem.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"program-card\">\n\n<div class=\"program-icon\">\n\n\ud83d\udcb6\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nInvestor Readiness\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nPrepare for fundraising through investor feedback, pitch refinement and introductions to the regional investment ecosystem.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"program-card\">\n\n<div class=\"program-icon\">\n\n\ud83c\udf0d\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\n\nSoft Landing\n\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\n\nLegal, tax and operational guidance to help establish your business in Bizkaia and expand into Europe, with BAT Bilbao as your base.\n\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section 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