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REACH Incubator lifts the veil on its evaluation process
At REACH Incubator transparency and trust is taken very seriously, and this is why we would like to add a disclaimer that all of the information below is public. We would like...
10 REACH startups move on to EXPERIMENT Phase after winning Datathon in Paris!
During 16-20 May, 32 startups traveled to Paris to compete for the opportunity to move on to the next incubation phase.
Join REACH Incubator for Datathon!
On 19 and 20 May 2022, REACH Incubator will hold its first pitching event of its second incubation round – Datathon!
Let’s welcome the 33 startups joining the second REACH Incubation round!
REACH Incubator held its second incubation Kick off meeting on 1 April 2022, during which the 33 startups to join the second iteration of the programme had the opportunity to present themselves and their experiments.
REACH Open Call 2: Statistics behind the 125 applicants
Between 22 November 2021 and 22 February 2022, 125 applications were submitted during the REACH Open Call 2! Let’s dive in and take a look at some statistics behind the applications!
REACH Incubator impact assessment – we spoke directly to the startups
We interviewed the 10 Round 1 Experiment Stage startups and have gathered valuable information and insights which helped us understand how REACH Incubator has helped them grow and expand their businesses.
Interview: Meet Data Provider Cofares
Cofares is the leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in Spain. It is a cooperative with 100 % pharmaceutical capital that provides pharmacies with products as well as health-related services.
Interview: Meet Digital Innovation Hub CERR
CERR is Digital Innovation Hub Emilia-Romagna, one of the 22 Italian DIH, funded by Confindustria Emilia-Romagna and the other major industry associations of Emilia-Romagna Region, and is part of the EDIH recognized by the UE.
The REACH Toolbox – what exactly is that?
The growth of the European Digital Single Market is being accelerated thanks to the launch of next generation data incubators, such as REACH.
Interview: Meet RTU ITI Digital Innovation Hub
RTU ITI Digital Innovation Hub focuses on solving complex digitalization problems and knowledge and technology transfer to businesses and society.Could you tell us what has…
Interview: Meet REACH Incubator Data Provider EDP
Data provider EDP shares with us more details about the exciting challenge they are proposing to REACH applicants and about the type of data the incubated startups & SMEs…
REACH 2nd Info Webinar is right around the corner!
On Thursday, 20 January 2022 at 1 PM CET, we’ll host the 2nd Info Webinar of Open Call 2! You will have the opportunity to get all your burning questions about your application…
Tips & tricks for a successful application
You are the next generation data innovators! REACH Incubator would love to help you out and see you among our 30 selected startups to join the Round 1 incubation. However, it is up to you…
We spoke to REACH Incubator Round 1 winner Cropt about what it’s like being part of the programme
Cropt is an agritech company from Serbia as well as the first REACH Incubator big winner.Can you tell us a little bit about how Cropt was born and the people behind it? What…
REACH Open Call 2 Webinar – tune in to get all your questions answered!
On Thursday, 16 December 2021 at 10 AM CET, we’ll be answering all your burning questions about applying for the REACH Incubator, live on air.If you’re thinking of applying, or…
REACH Incubator 2nd Open Call is open to applicants!
Join the REACH Incubator to get up to €120K, and opportunity to workwith leading corporations and their proprietary dataReach Incubator has a €3.5 Million fund to foster the…
REACH startup Cropt becomes the Incubation Round 1 winner!
The top 5 Round 1 finalists flew all the way to Helsinki for a day full of high emotions to fight for the winning spot! The final Round 1 Demo Day took place physically at a side…
REACH Incubator final Round 1 Demo Day at Slush!
On 2 December in Helsinki, REACH Incubator will host its final Round 1 Demo Day during the leading founders, investors, executives, and media forum – Slush.It’s been a crazy ride…
Meet our 5 exceptional Round 1 EXPERIMENT Phase winners!
After two long days of hard work and exceptional pitching in Bilbao, Spain, 5 lucky startups got to continue on to EVOLVE Phase.It has been a very exciting and emotional event…
We spoke to our Explore stage winner Cropt about the challenges they face in the AgTech sector
Cropt is an innovative startup that develops data-driven solutions for high-tech agriculture. They are currently taking part in the REACH Experiment stage, developing their MVP….
We spoke to REACH startups about the situation within the Finance sector
REACH Incubator is supporting promising SMEs who are building cutting-edge solutions and changing things as we know them. REACH spoke to startups in order to discover the signs…
REACH startups discuss what is going on within the Retail sector
The retail sector has done a full 180 degrees turn due to the pandemic. Attendance at physical retailers has been reduced greatly, while online shopping has been flourishing. We...
What is happening in the Media, Marketing and Advertising sector?
Find out what are the signs of disruption, the growth opportunities and what REACH startups are doing to overcome these challenges and barriers.The Media, Marketing and...
REACH Experiment Phase Kick Off!
On 7 June the REACH Incubator Experiment Kick Off event took place. Reda Nouacer, the coordinator of REACH incubator set start to the REACH EXPERIMENT Phase, which will span...
Discover what is happening inside the Energy and Technology sector and what our startups are doing to achieve impact there.
2020 has surely been a complex year for many businesses, limiting contacts with customers and B2B opportunities, however the startups in the Energy and Technology sector are...
Get to know the Open Call 1 startups that passed to the EXPERIMENT phase after winning Datathon
After three days of events, where startups presented their technical progress and business pitches, the REACH datathon came to a close on 26 May.
Calling all Digital Innovation Hubs! Become part of the REACH incubation programme
REACH Incubator is looking for Digital Innovation Hubs to join its incubation programme.
Interview: Discover nZEB Smart Home and why they chose to be a DIH in REACH
The nZEB Smart Home DIH, coordinated by CERTH/ITI, is an active liaison between research and the markets, acting as a driving force for empowering market-oriented stakeholders…
Interview: Meet Data Cycle Hub and their key role as a DIH in REACH
A Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) is of the outmost importance when it comes to bring together research and industry, specifically SMEs, by providing them innovative solutions and services.
Join forces with Europe’s brightest startups
REACH Incubator is looking for Corporations with interest in open innovation to join its acceleration programme.
These are the 32 brightest startups & SMEs selected for REACH
The results are out! Get ready to be amazed by the 32 startups & SMEs selected to join REACH Incubator first Open Call. We are thrilled to share with you some interesting statistics…
REACH Open Call 1: Statistics behind the 184 applicants!
REACH Incubator called and 184 big data startups and SMEs answered! Now we must wait to know which proposals are selected to enter the incubation programme, but that doesn’t mean…
Data Value Chains (DVCs) to drive Europe’s Data Economy
The smart use of data can have a transformative effect on all sectors of the economy and create new opportunities for economic growth, to both the small and medium-sized enterprises.
Interview: Find out more about Data Provider JOT!
Fernando Perales, Head of the Research Lab at JOT INTERNET MEDIA, provided us more details about the exciting challenges they are proposing to REACH applicants and about the type of…
Interview: Meet Play&Go datasets and challenges!
In the next generation data incubator, data is obviously a vital part of the ecosystem. This is where REACH Data Providers come into play, not only by providing access to their own datasets…
The tips & tricks you need for a successful application
You are the next generation data innovators! REACH Incubator would love to help you out and see you among our 30 selected startups to join the Round 1 incubation. However, it is up to you…
Interview with Juan Cadavid: REACH’s coordinator
Startups, SMEs and Data Providers are all very important “pieces” in the REACH Incubator ecosystem. We spoke with Juan Cadavid, REACH’s coordinator, in order to know more details…
REACH Webinar #2: we’ll be answering all your questions!
On Tuesday, 26th January 2021 at 1pm CET, we’ll be answering all your burning questions about applying for the REACH Incubator, live on air. If you’re thinking of applying, or are already half-way…
Is your startup working with Big-Data?
The REACH Incubator has a €3.5 Million fund to foster the creation of data value chains across Europe and is looking for 30 promising big data startups and SMEs to take part in its first round of incubation.