From June 13 to 15, WMF2024 took place, an international technology event that annually brings together the best in digital and social innovation, including leading international players, startups, investors, institutions, universities, and organizations.
Startup Valencia participated in this event held in the Italian city of Bologna, representing the Spanish innovation ecosystem and positioning national startups as leaders in developing disruptive projects and solutions.
This marks the third time that Startup Valencia has attended this international technology event to represent emerging companies and showcase their potential. This year, six startups gathered at their booth: Avamed Synergy, Shintek, Fennech, Quasar Dynamics, CaaS Live, and Venturest.
Additionally, Startup Valencia also took part in several activities organized during the event. Karina Virrueta, Head of Innovation Ecosystem at Startup Valencia, participated in the panel “Innovation and Internationalization: Synergies between Enabling Technologies, SMEs, and Startups,” sharing the discussion table with Camilla Rangoni from Geopolis; Mariangela Sicilian, Head of Education, Business Promotion & Supply Chain at SAC; and Olga Zocco, Business Partner at ABA – Invest in Australia. This roundtable discussed collaboration between startups and companies and open innovation.
Karina also served as a judge for the final of the WMF2024 Startup Competition. The six finalist startups presented their projects in 3-minute pitches on June 14, with BaseTracK and Intuos emerging as the winners.
Meet the Participating Spanish Startups
Avamed Synergy is an Alicante-based digital surgery company focused on improving surgical efficiency, precision, patient outcomes, and accessibility for all existing surgical procedures. They have developed the FLUXUS platform, which utilizes Big Data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to revolutionize intraoperative surgical imaging and assist surgeons in their professional activities in hospitals. Real-time critical visualizations enhance decision-making and patient outcomes, prevent avoidable surgical errors and complications, and ensure significant overall savings for healthcare systems.
Shintek is an Alicante startup that develops artificial vision and artificial intelligence software for various industrial sectors, such as retail, energy, and mobility. It stands out by automating its entire production process, minimizing costs by not requiring employee participation from data acquisition to model generation. This competitive advantage is combined with the high precision of its solutions, reaching almost 95%.
Fennech, the Valencia-based startup, develops software solutions for business management. Through the automation of data collection, it increases productivity and management efficiency.
Quasar Dynamics is a Valencia-based startup dedicated to developing software and augmented and virtual reality solutions. Their products are designed to enhance user experience in various fields, including education, entertainment, and professional training.
CaaS Live is innovating in the communication sector with its “Communication as a Service” platform. This solution allows companies to manage their internal and external communications more effectively, using cutting-edge technology to improve collaboration and productivity.
Venturest, from Valencia, offers investment solutions for startups and small businesses. Their platform connects entrepreneurs with investors, providing the tools and resources necessary to facilitate the growth and expansion of new companies.
