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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.

BSC AIF Incubation Programme Call 2 Began with Onboarding Session in Barcelona
The BSC AI Factory Incubation Programme Call 2 kicked off on 7 April 2026 at Pier07 Tech Barcelona, welcoming selected startups into their incubation journey within the BSC AIF ecosystem.

MWC2026: Bringing World-Class AI to European Businesses
The BSC AIF team showcased its work at Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC26), 2–5 March in Barcelona. Present at the BSC booth in the 4YFN exhibition, the BSC AIF connected startups, SMEs, and public organizations around high-performance AI services.

BSC AI Factory Closes Its First Incubation Call with a Pitch Day and Networking with Investors
The BSC AI Factory closed its first Incubation Program call with a Pitch Day at Pier07, where eight AI startups presented to top VC investors from Bynd VC, Criteria Venture Tech, and NextTier VC.

