With the aim of bringing companies in the cluster closer to disruptive solutions in the field of digital technologies, as well as the mechanisms to systematize this process, we are launching the Open Innovation Observatory program. This consists of the following steps:

1. Identification of technological challenges of interest to the companies in the cluster.

2. Scouting and selection of startups with disruptive solutions related to the challenges identified in the initial workshop (Scouting done through startup databases globally).

3. Global tracking of "influencers" and specialized technology publications related to these challenges (tracking of publications and specific AI algorithms to select the most relevant).

4. Forum in which selected startups will present their solutions and the main conclusions of the follow-up made to the “influencers” of the sector through automated mechanisms will be presented.

This approach aims not only to bring disruptive solutions closer, but also to lear about the mechanisms that can help us systematize the process in our organization. On the other hand, the global approach given to the mechanisms described, will provide a broad view of what is happening beyond our environment.

PRESENTATION OF RESULTS FORUM PROGRAMME*. Feb. 25, 9h:30-11h: 30

• 09h:30-09h:40 Welcome and introduction to the work session
• 09h:40-10h:10 Methodological approach used for the start-up search (includes practical demonstration)
• 10h:10-10h:30 Synthesis of the results obtained 
• 10h:30-11h:20 Presentation of 5 Start-ups 
• 11h:20-11h:30 Next steps and closing of the session

Presentation of conclusions on detected trends, by Hype Corporate Partners:

• Jordi Arias, Partner & Tech Transfer Expert
• Marc Milian, Partner & Corporate Venturing Consultant
• Urs Rothmayr, Partner & Corporate Innovation Consultant

(*) Exclusive event for Digital Cluster members