Open Call
A global initiative driven by PATIO Campus corporations to address their sustainability challenges.
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Selection process until November 15th.
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What is PATIO Campus?
We invite startups to participate in this unique open call focused on circular economy and sustainability. Collaborate with the industry leaders to develop solutions that have a positive impact in the world.
If you have a solution aligned with the principles of circular economy that provides solutions to the challenges proposed by the PATIO corporations behind the program, we want you to apply!
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Challenges
An open call to address business challenges in the field of Circular Economy. PATIO Campus, a non profit founded by BMW Group España, Cepsa, Iberia, Inditex, L’Oréal, Mahou San Miguel, Merlin Properties and Pascual, calls on the entrepreneurial ecosystem to present solutions and ideas addressing the following challenges:
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Waste management and revaluation
We face the challenge of efficiently managing waste and its revaluation to reduce environmental impact and maximize the recovery of valuable materials. We are looking for innovative solutions that help optimize logistics and waste exchange between the stakeholders involved in its transformation.
02
Sustainable water management
Sustainable water management is crucial to minimize the water footprint and ensure efficient use of this vital resource. We are looking for innovative technologies and methods that facilitate water management, facing increasing regulations and expectations of sustainability.
03
Circular value chain
Integrating circular economy principles throughout the value chain represents a significant challenge. We need solutions that improve traceability and transparency in the use of recycled and sustainable materials, facilitating collaboration between suppliers and partners and promoting sustainable practices at every stage of the production process.
04
Zero Emissions
The energy transition is an urgent priority to meet global sustainability decarbonization objectives. Companies need innovations that help them implement new processes towards sustainable models and promote innovative solutions for the management of their emissions.
05
Sustainable and inclusive mobility
Sustainable and inclusive mobility focuses on developing transport systems and infrastructures that are not only environmentally friendly, but are also accessible to all segments of society. We are looking for solutions that implement innovative technologies and methods that promote the expansion of sustainable mobility.
LET US GUIDE YOU
How to participate
1. Registration
Complete the registration form with detailed information about your startup and the proposed solution
2. Evaluation
A panel of experts will evaluate the proposals based on criteria such as innovation, viability and potential impact.
3. Selection
The selected proposals will have the opportunity to present their solutions at an exclusive event to the Patio Campus team and the founding companies.
Participation requirements
This acceleration program developed by PATIO Campus and the driving corporations will accept proposals that meet the following requirements:
Startup Journey
July 8 - October 10, 2024
Open Call
During this period, startups that have solutions to the sustainable challenges around circular economy may apply to the call by clicking on the Apply now! button. In order to complete and submit the application form, it's mandatory to create an account on the official platform with the personal data of at least one of the team members.
October 10 - November 15, 2024
Selection
A panel of experts, the PATIO team and the driving corporations will evaluate each registration based on several criteria, including innovation and sustainability, market potential, capacity to solve the challenges stated in the open call, team strength and scalability.
November 15 - November 25
Meetings with corporations
Throughout these two weeks, each corporation will meet with pre selected startups individually, with the aim of better understanding the needs, opportunities and possible collaborations once the acceleration starts. After these sessions, startups that go through this phase will access the Pitch Day event.
Week of November 25
Pitch Day
The finalist startups will attend the Pitch Day, a face-to-face event in the PATIO Campus space where startups, corporations, academic entities and other organizations will celebrate the opening ceremony of the acceleration process.
November - March
Phase 0 Access to space
Free space for the duration of the program at PATIO Campus, Plaza Ruiz Picasso 11, Azca area - Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid. With spaces for meetings, events and different work areas. Shortlisted access through December, finalists/winners through March.
December 2 - December 22, 2024
LAUNCH | Phase 1
We identify the specific needs of the selected startups to design a personalized program that builds their growth, while at the same time deeply understanding the challenges of the PATIO corporations. Startups will also have access to national and international experts and mentors to facilitate connections that enhance their experience in the program.
January 13 - March 10, 2025
CLIMB | Phase 2
During 8 weekly sprints, startups receive specialized training, direct support of C-level profiles, the possibility of access to investment networks and collaboration with the PATIO ecosystem, and technological or service benefits. In addition, there will be sprint reviews to share the progress of the program with the PATIO corporations.
10 marzo - 25 marzo 2025
Fase 3 SUMMIT
El programa culmina con un evento Demo Day en el que las startups mostrarán los avances obtenidos durante el programa y tendrán acceso a la red de inversores de PATIO y de las corporaciones impulsoras.
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