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BSC AI Factory Accelerator Programme opens its call: here’s how to apply
The first call of the BSC AI Factory Accelerator Programme is open until 9 November, selecting up to 100 early-stage AI startups through four launchpads in Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Málaga.
BSC AIF earns European Recognition for AI Excellence
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) and the BSC AI Factory have received the European AI Excellence Award at the FACTORY 4.0 Gala, part of the Central and Eastern Europe’s Digital Excellence Awards. Mariona Sanz, BSC Head of Innovation and Business Development...
BSC AI Factory Sectoral Hubs select the first use cases to develop in Spain
The Spanish Sectoral Hubs of the BSC AI Factory (BSC AIF) have selected the first set of AI use cases that will move forward to development, marking the next step in a process that has brought together organisations from across Spain’s strategic sectors to identify...
BSC AI Factory closes its second Incubation call with events in Barcelona, Lisbon and Bucharest
BSC AI Factory brought the second call of its Incubation Programme to a close with a series of events in Barcelona, Lisbon and Bucharest
Spain’s Sectoral Hubs bring together the AI ecosystem
On 16 June 2026, the BSC AI Factory held the first workshop of Spain’s Sectoral Hubs, bringing together 163 participants from 116 organisations to explore AI’s potential across its strategic sectors.
BSC AI Factory’s Demo Day: the pilot initiative’s big moment
The pilot initiative of the BSC AI Factory Acceleration Programme has now come to a close with the celebration of its Demo Day. This pilot edition received 87 applications, from which 15 start-ups were initially selected to join back in May. Of these, ten reached the...
BSC AI Factory connects with Europe’s startup ecosystem at VivaTech 2026
BSC AI Factory joined VivaTech 2026, showcasing its 24 and strengthening connections with startups and European AI ecosystem partners.
BSC AIF at South Summit 2026: Building Europe’s Next Deep Tech Champions
Mariona Sanz Ausas of the BSC AIF joined leading voices in deep tech at South Summit 2026 to discuss Europe’s path towards greater technological autonomy and the challenges of financing the next generation of deep tech champions.
BSC AIF exceeds first-year targets and expands AI adoption across Southern Europe
573 customers, 696 services and 17 training programmes delivered across startups, SMEs, public administrations, and innovation ecosystems
BSC AI Factory selects 15 AI startups for its Acceleration Programme Pilot Initiative
The BSC AIF launches its inaugural Acceleration Programme, selecting 15 AI startups from 87 applicants to receive mentoring, technical guidance, and access to Europe’s advanced supercomputing infrastructure from May to July 2026.