BerriUp opens XXII accelerator call with Navarra public-private partners
What's the deal? BerriUp, a Donostia- and Bilbao-based accelerator, has opened applications for its 22nd acceleration call, backed by Artizarra Fundazioa, Caja Rural de NavarraDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, regional innovation agency CEIN, and the government of NavarraDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. Applications run from October 26 to December 7, 2026.
Who's it for? The programme targets pre-seed and seed startups looking to validate their business models and connect with early-stage funding across the Basque Country and Navarra.
What's on offer? Selected startups can access an initial investment from €50,000 via EASO VenturesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. Those based in Bizkaia or Navarra may also secure financing from Seed Capital BizkaiaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and SODENADealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →.
Why now? The call extends a recurring partnership with Artizarra and Caja Rural de Navarra, now joined by CEIN and the regional government. Navarra-based projects gain extra benefits, including specialised CEIN training and access to its business incubator spaces.
The signal: The call adds to a public-private support model already central to Navarra's startup scene, where companies raised more than €17.4 million in 2025 — though much of that came from a single large round. The widening partner roster reflects a regional push to turn support programmes into startup growth.
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