Ferrovial Build Up! 2019
Ferrovial Build Up! was one of the innovation and collaboration initiatives we carried out with start-ups.
The program consisted of seeking out start-ups, research groups, and entrepreneurs from any technological field who wanted to tackle the Build Up! challenge and collaborate with Ferrovial on developing and implementing their idea.
From its launch through 2019, this open innovation program served as a lever to explore solutions, accelerate pilots, and deepen collaboration with the startup ecosystem.
Following its final edition in 2019, the program was concluded as a natural step in the evolution of the corporate open innovation strategy, aiming to focus resources on initiatives and vehicles better aligned with current strategic priorities. This transition has helped consolidate capabilities, capitalize on learnings, and strengthen our value proposition to startups, technology partners, and investors.
What Are We Looking For?
Build Up! is looking for start-ups, research groups and entrepreneurs of any technological area with products or services capable of totally or partially solving the proposed challenge or any of its success stories. To be precise, Build Up! aspires to collaborate with:
- Start-ups with a technological base or companies promoted by members of a scientific or research institution (spin-offs).
- Research groups from universities and academic institutions made up of geotechnical experts, researchers, teachers and/or students.
- Groups from research centers, institutes and laboratories that are pushing forward new courses of action in the field of geotechnics.
- Teams that are part of an organisation’s R&D division and that are developing new technological solutions in the field of geotechnics.
The Award
The winner of Ferrovial Build Up! 2019 will be selected during Launch Day and will have access to the following benefits:
- Pilots: Conceptualization, development and implementation of the solution using the resources and infrastructure made available by Ferrovial.
- Financing: Compensation determined by Ferrovial to cover expenses related to the development of the pilot.
- Support: Access to the knowledge and experience of sector experts working hand in hand with Ferrovial Agroman.
- Networking: Visibility and access to Ferrovial’s international network of customers and suppliers.
Milestones
- October 2nd: launch of the challenge.
- November 27th: closing of call for applications.
- November 28th / December 10th: jury evaluation.
- December 19th*: Winner announcement event Negotiation period: after the winner has been announced.
*Dates are subject to change by the organization.
