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Programa Desafía

Red.es e ICEX para empresas españolas en su entrada en los ecosistemas tecnológicos más innovadores

Desafia San Francisco is the non-equity public assistance initiative addressed to Spanish startup founders with the greatest potential to successfully tackle the international market. Sponsored by ICEX Spain Trade and Investment (the Government of Spain’s agency for the internationalization of businesses) and Red.es (the Government of Spain’s agency responsible for executing and deploying Spain’s

Digital Agenda), and run this year by the advisory firm Mind the Bridge, based in San Francisco (CA).

28/05/2026

If your biotech startup’s roadmap doesn’t include Boston, it’s time to redraw the map. 🗺️

Programa Desafía Boston 2026 applications are officially open!

Organized by ICEX and powered by Richi LifeSciences, this immersive program is the ultimate bridge between Spanish innovation and the world’s most active life sciences hub.

What you’ll get:
- Executive Training: Master U.S. health regulations, legal frameworks, and funding strategies.
- Strategic Networking: Connect with top-tier investors, VCs, and key ecosystem players.
- Site Visits: Tour elite incubators, hospitals and state of the art institutions in Boston.
- 1-on-1 Mentoring: Get personalized guidance from sector experts.
- Demo Day: Pitch your technology directly to active Boston stakeholders.

Don’t miss the chance to join the global Desafía community and scale your technology and science!

👇 Learn more and apply today: https://www.icex.es/es/agenda/desafia-biotecnologia-boston-2026

04/03/2025

That’s a wrap on Programa Desafía Boston, powered by Richi Entrepreneurs! 🎉

In the final days of the program, our Spanish biotech startups participated in high-impact sessions on fundraising, investor engagement, U.S. market strategy, negotiation tactics, and startup valuation. They put their skills to the test in an exciting pitch contest, receiving valuable feedback from expert jurors.

A special moment was our visit to the , where participants connected with the mission behind Richi Entrepreneurs—supporting families facing childhood cancer.

We closed this incredible journey with Toast to Impact, a networking event that brought together participants, industry leaders, and Boston’s life sciences community for an evening of connections, inspiration, and celebration.

A huge thank you to all the experts who shared their knowledge and time!

We can’t wait to see what’s next for these incredible startups! 🚀

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24/02/2025

Programa Desafía Boston by Richi Entrepreneurs is off to an incredible start! 🚀

As we dive into the second week, our Spanish biotech startups are not only gaining key insights to expand into the U.S. market but also having a great time along the way!. Today, we explored the U.S. healthcare system, immigration regulations, and visited the cutting-edge LabCentral facilities.

Last week, participants honed their pitches for the U.S. market, mastered the art of engaging with venture capitalists, and explored alternative funding avenues like philanthropic ventures. They also took part in insightful panels with top investors and visited state-of-the-art spaces like SmartLabs.

A huge thank you to all the speakers and partners who have shared their expertise : Chris Ilsley, Benjamin Bradford, Chuck Goldstone, Doug Zingale, Ricardo García, John Higgins, Samuel Shafner, Marla Jalbut, MD, MBA, Hugh (Ren) Roome, Joachim Scholz, Peter Bak, Scott Requadt, Giovanni Abbadessa, Robert Gottlieb, Valerie Vigoda, MBA, CIPP, Donald B. Hawthorne, Thomas Goss, Daniel Blanchard, Alan Braly, Ellen Sullivan, Lindsey Tillman, David Vaughn MSM, Argenis Pena and Michael Bambery.

To celebrate this incredible journey, we’re hosting a special networking event on Wednesday, the 26th, at 5 PM at Cambridge Foundry! 🎉 Join us for an evening of meaningful connections, insightful conversations, and a toast to innovation. Spots are limited, and only a few remain—secure yours now!

🔗 https://www.richifoundation.org/rsvp-toast-to-impact

18/02/2025

Programa Desafía Boston, powered by Richi Entrepreneurs, has officially kicked off! 🚀

We’re excited to welcome biotech startups from Spain to Boston! Over the next two weeks, these high-impact companies will connect with Boston’s thriving innovation ecosystem, building meaningful relationships with investors, industry experts, and key players in the life sciences sector.

A warm welcome to Ability Pharmaceuticals, Ahead Therapeutics, Amadix, ARJUNA Therapeutics, Nostrum Biodiscovery, G*T BIOSCIENCES S.L and Nema-Health!

Boston may be freezing today, but these Spanish startups are bringing the heat! 🔥 Here’s to a transformative journey filled with innovation, collaboration, and new opportunities. ✨

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04/02/2025

🚀 Programa Desafía Boston 2025 is officially underway!

Our incredible cohort of Spanish biotech startups just wrapped up an intense bootcamp, preparing for their immersion in Boston’s life sciences ecosystem from February 18-28. 💡

They dove into crucial topics designed to sharpen their competitive edge and prepare them for success in the U.S. market, including:

🎤 Pitching to the U.S. audience with Pablo Caño Sterck
📢 Outreach Strategies in the US with Ricardo Garcia
💼 VC US business model with Doug Zingale

Boston, get ready—these innovators are on their way! 🇪🇸➡️🇺🇸

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30/01/2025

🚀 The 2nd edition of Programa Desafía Boston is here! Powered by Richi Entrepreneurs, this program is bringing Spanish groundbreaking startups to Boston’s world-class life sciences and healthcare ecosystem.

The journey starts next week in Madrid, where these innovators will kick off their immersion before heading to Boston from February 18 to 28 for an intense deep dive with top industry leaders, investors, and mentors!

Meet the startups ready to make an impact:

🧬 Ability Pharmaceuticals – Developing new treatments for cancer and rare diseases
🛡️ Ahead Therapeutics – Revolutionizing immune tolerance therapies for autoimmune diseases
🩸 Amadix – Pioneering non-invasive liquid biopsy solutions for early cancer detection
🎯 ARJUNA Therapeutics – Targeting aggressive cancers with precision small molecule therapies
🤖 Nostrum Biodiscovery – Accelerating drug discovery with AI and computational biology
🌿 G*T BIOSCIENCES S.L – Developing next-gen, sustainable biopharmaceuticals using microalgae biofactories
🔬 Nema-Health – Advancing personalized cancer therapies using proprietary DIF peptide technology

💡 These startups are pushing the limits of innovation, and we can’t wait to welcome them to Boston! Stay tuned as they take on this transformative journey.

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30/12/2024

⏳ Time is ticking! ⏳

Spanish biotech companies, don’t miss your chance to join the second edition of Programa Desafía Boston, powered by Richi Entrepreneurs. 🚀

📅 February 18–28, 2024
📍 Boston, USA 🇺🇸

During this two-week sponsored program, gain access to Boston’s top biotech leaders, including investors, market players, advisors, and institutions, while receiving tailored insights to elevate your global presence.

Only a select few will experience this unique opportunity.

Applications close January 7th, 2024—don’t wait!

🔗 https://www.icex.es/es/todos-nuestros-servicios/visitar-mercados/agenda-de-actividades/visor-actividades.a21n1000000mzapia4.act000202411

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18/12/2024

⏳ Last Few Weeks to Apply for the Winter Edition of Programa Desafía Boston, Powered by Richi Entrepreneurs!

Are you a Spanish biotech startup? 🇪🇸 Don’t wait any longer—apply now for the second edition of Programa Desafía Boston and take your business to the next level! 🚀

From February 18th to 28th, immerse yourself in Boston’s cutting-edge innovation ecosystem and gain exclusive access to resources, networking opportunities, and mentorship that will help elevate your startup.

The program is completely free for the selected startups, making this a unique opportunity to grow and expand internationally without financial barriers.

🔗 Apply now: https://www.icex.es/es/todos-nuestros-servicios/visitar-mercados/agenda-de-actividades/visor-actividades.a21n10000008o9jiaq.act000202407

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09/12/2024

⏳ The countdown is on—just ONE month left to apply for Programa Desafía Boston powered by Richi Entrepreneurs!

Are you a Spanish biotech startup ready to take your innovation global? Don’t miss the opportunity to join the 2025 winter edition of this two-week immersion program in Boston, USA 🇺🇸.

📅 From February 18th to 28th, 2025, selected startups will experience firsthand why Boston is the epicenter of biotech innovation. This program will help you understand the dynamics of the U.S. market, explore potential collaborations, and gain insights from Boston’s thriving ecosystem to scale your business internationally.

🗓 Deadline: January 7th, 2025. Spots are limited—apply now!

🔗 https://www.icex.es/es/todos-nuestros-servicios/visitar-mercados/agenda-de-actividades/visor-actividades.a21n1000000mzapia4.act000202411

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25/11/2024

Applications for the 2025 Winter Edition of Programa Desafía Boston, powered by Richi Entrepreneurs are now open! 🚀

From February 18th to 28th, 2025, selected Spanish biotech startups will embark on an exclusive two-week immersion program in Boston, USA 🇺🇸, the heart of the world’s biotech innovation.

This is your chance to connect with investors, industry leaders, advisors, and institutions, building meaningful relationships while refining your strategy to make a global impact.

🗓 Apply now and don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity!

🔗 https://www.icex.es/es/todos-nuestros-servicios/visitar-mercados/agenda-de-actividades/visor-actividades.a21n1000000mzapia4.act000202411

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