Elpis Labs helps international startups find U.S. customers and corporations find useful new technology. Its most interesting work begins where the demo ends.
In Madrid’s Villaverde district, a public innovation center offers founders workspace, mentoring and introductions without taking equity. Its most useful product may be the person you would otherwise never meet.
School competitions, subsidized incubation and introductions to working founders: Seville’s public-private startup initiative is building a route from the classroom to the first customer.