The Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council is promoting two Alava startups in an international competition for emerging companies held in Cuneo, Italy, as part of the 5th International Conference of the International Network of Michelin Cities (INMC). The event will take place until next Friday, October 9.
The initiative includes the second edition of the INMC Start-up Award, where 16 startups have been selected to present their projects to international experts, incubators, and global investors. The competition aims to foster innovation in sectors such as artificial intelligence, mobility, technology, agri-food industry, and creative sectors.
María Nanclares, Councilor for Economic Promotion, Employment, Commerce, and Tourism of Vitoria-Gasteiz, highlighted the participation of two startups: AidTec and StatAI. "We promote entrepreneurship and the internationalization of our companies through this program," she stated.
AidTec Soluctions, a company from Labastida, applies sensor technology, digitalization, and artificial intelligence to the wine sector. Meanwhile, StatAI Solutions focuses on industrial and aerospace technology, helping companies optimize processes and accelerate innovation.
The event will provide international visibility to the participating companies, with the top three finishers receiving cash prizes of 5,000 euros, 3,000 euros, and 1,000 euros, respectively.
The International Network of Michelin Cities is a global cooperation platform founded in 2017, comprising nearly 40 municipalities, including Vitoria-Gasteiz and Cuneo.
