ICK is proudly joining as a co-organizer of the ISE Open Innovation Challenge 2025, an exciting global
initiative led by ACCIÓ, a key department of the Catalan Government’s Ministry of Enterprise and Labour.
In partnership with the Enterprise Europe Network—the world’s largest business support network—this
event fosters groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge collaborations. With ICK on board, the challenge
reaches new heights of innovation and opportunity!
ISE Open Innovation Challenge 2025 is a hybrid B2B international meetings event with corporations,
SME and entities (challenge owners) looking for new technologies/solutions providers. Hereby, we are
sharing the opportunity for our network of Startups to take part online.
● Online meetings will be held from February, 11th to 13th
(once registered you could choose different time slots for your online meetings from 9 am to 11pm)
Why participate?
● To connect with SME, corporations and entities looking for new technologies/solutions.
● To get your personalised B2B agenda according to your interests & availability
● The participation is free of charge.
How to participate?
- Register on the platform before February 13 th and complete your company profile by providing a
detailed description of your products, services, or expertise that addresses the challenges listed
on the platform. - Once your registration is complete and aligns with at least one of the challenges, we will validate
your profile. - After validation, you will be able to request meetings with the SME, corporations and entities you
are interested in, to discuss your solutions. - If the Challenge Owner accepts your request, you will receive a notification. The final decision
rests with the SME or the corporation presenting the challenge.
The above mentioned challenges and more info you could get clicking on this link.
Who can participate?
● Only companies with a VAT number are eligible. Please note that proposals from self-employed
individuals will not be accepted.
● Regarding technology and solution providers applying for a challenge, we are specifically seeking
startups, spinoffs, innovative SMEs, R&D centers, Academia, etc.
● Please be aware that your company is not eligible as a tech provider if you are a consultancy
firm, a business development and marketing agency, a corporate entity without a challenge, or
similar.
FAQ’s and more, you could access here.