At Navalis Magna Institute (NMI), we believe that innovation and entrepreneurship are fundamental pillars of professional development and the transformation of industries at a global level. For this reason, our Startup Incubator has been designed to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of our students, researchers, and alumni, providing them with tools, resources, and specialised mentoring to transform ideas into solid and sustainable business projects.
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Maritime and Technology Startup Incubator
Navalis Magna Institute
Maritime and Technology Startup Incubator
Incubator Objectives
- Support students and graduates in the development of startups within the maritime, technological, industrial, and engineering fields, driving innovative solutions that address global challenges.
- Promote projects focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, port digitalisation, industrial automation, and emerging technologies.
- Facilitate strategic links with companies, international incubators, investors, and innovation bodies.
- Create an ecosystem where collaboration with industry enables idea validation, proof-of-concept development, and the preparation of market-ready products or services.
Support entrepreneurs throughout all phases of the startup lifecycle, from ideation to international expansion:
Technical and financial feasibility assessment.
Design of business models and marketing strategies.
Prototype development and pilot testing.
Preparation for investment and funding rounds.
Offer specialised workshops and courses in project management, leadership, intellectual property, and international growth strategy.
Structure and Resources of the Incubator
Specialised mentoring:
Each startup receives support from professors, researchers, and industry experts with experience in engineering, technology, maritime innovation, logistics, and business management.
Technological infrastructure:
Access to laboratories, specialised software, naval simulators, digital prototyping tools, and advanced research resources, ensuring that projects are technically robust.
International network of contacts:
Connection with investors, multinational companies, accelerators, and innovation hubs, facilitating the global scalability of projects.
Funding and initial support:
Opportunity to access seed funding, innovation scholarships, and co-funding programmes, depending on the project stage and the expected impact.
Networking and pitch events:
Organisation of demos, tech fairs, and presentations to investors, where entrepreneurs can validate their projects and gain strategic support.
Navalis Magna Institute
Incubator focus areas
Maritime and naval: Start-ups focused on fleet optimisation, smart navigation, maritime safety, port logistics, and clean energy.
Engineering and technology: Automation, robotics, IoT, and AI projects applied to industrial processes and sustainability.
Renewable energy and sustainability: Innovative solutions in energy efficiency, clean energy, emissions reduction, and environmental management.
Management, finance, and international business: Start-ups in technical consultancy, international logistics, project management, and business digital transformation.
Benefits for entrepreneurs
Access to top-tier technical, financial, and human resources within NMI.
Development of leadership, project management, and negotiation skills, essential for scaling their start-ups.
Integration into an international network of alumni, mentors, and investors, increasing visibility and opportunities for success.
Official recognition of NMI as an internationally certified incubator, adding prestige and credibility to the projects.
Navalis Magna Institute’s incubator aims to create a global innovation ecosystem, where students and alumni can become leaders of change in strategic sectors—not only maritime, but also technology, industry, and energy. Each project has the potential to transform markets, improve sustainability, and create highly skilled employment internationally.