The CIBER-SHUBE project, implemented under the public invitation for collaboration in the promotion of Strategic Cybersecurity Projects in Spain, is co-funded by the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), an entity under the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Public Function, through the Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and the University of Salamanca under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, funded by the European Union (Next Generation EU).

The headquarters of Mana Tech, on 15 April, and the United States Latin Chamber of Commerce (CAMACOL), on 16 April, hosted the first edition of Startup OLÉ Miami '24, the new entrepreneurship and technological innovation event that Startup OLÉ developed in 'The Magic City'. This initiative, framed within the local technology week, managed to connect entrepreneurs and startups with investors, corporations, public administrations, media and other agents of the ecosystem in Miami, one of the leading cities in entrepreneurship, innovation and investment in the United States; and also a city with a large Spanish-speaking population, which makes it a gateway for Ibero-American agents and entrepreneurs to the North American market. In this way, Startup OLÉ accelerated the growth of companies, their access to investment and clients in the United States and Latin America.

To this end, Startup OLÉ Miami included round tables on investment and co-investment, new technologies, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, universities, the media, chambers of commerce, Miami's role in the Latin American and US ecosystem, legal services, internationalization and sustainability. It also featured exclusive content such as a pitch competition, matchmaking and networking activities, cocktails and various cultural activities, making Startup OLÉ Miami not only an event, but a great experience for its attendees.

The first edition of this event had the support of major institutions such as CAMACOL, Mana Tech, Miami-Dade Beacon-Council, CDTI Innovación, ICEX, the Argentine-American Chamber of Commerce, Prochile, SquadS Ventures, INCIBE or the University of Salamanca, among others; as well as important representatives of the Miami and Latin American ecosystem such as Pilar Carrato, CFO of CDTI Innovación; Moishe Mana, Founder & Chairman of Mana Tech; Mario J. Sacasa, Senior Vice President, International Economic Development of Miami-Dade Beacon Council; Francisco Garzón, Trade Commissioner of Spain in Miami of ICEX; Joe Chi, President of CAMACOL; Alba Alserawan, Institutional Relations and Events of INCIBE (digitally); Roberto Macho, President of the Argentine American Chamber of Commerce; Cristiano Berbert, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami; Liliana Reyes, Executive Director of the Mexican Private Equity Association (AMEXCAP); Paola García, Executive Director of Colcapital; Viviana Angulo, Executive Director of Asociación Boliviana de Capital Semilla Emprendedor (BOCAP); Isaac Gutiérrez, Executive Director of Asociación Paraguaya de Venture Capital (PARCAPY); Sara Goldberg, Executive Director of Asociación Uruguaya de Capital Privado (URUCAP); Cristian Olea, Managing Partner of Manutara VC; Felipe Vallejo, investor of H20 Capital; Eyal Shats, co-founder of SimpliRoute & GP Add Ventures; Scott Burgess, CMO of SaaS by SRB; Elena Dolinski, Executive Board Member of BASE Capital; Ana López, Head of Scouting and Deadflow at Secways; Rafael Martín, VC Investor at GoHub Ventures; Felipe Damonte, investor at Newtopia VC; Matías Peire, co-founder of GRIDX; Dani Suánchez, CEO of Open Disrupt Ventures; Claudia Serrer, Trade Commissioner Southeast USA at Prochile; Alejandro Carboni, Partner at Impacta VC; and Diego Noriega, co-founder of SquadS Ventures. Emilio Corchado, CEO and founder of Startup OLÉ and director of CIBER-SHUBE, acted as master of ceremonies. In total, more than 110 speakers, 76 startups and scaleups and more than 550 attendees took part, figures that reflect the enormous interest it has aroused in Ibero-American society.

In addition, Depencare was the winner of the pitch competition. Mujer Financiera and Calpech came second and third, respectively. These 3 startups obtained a direct pass to the pitch competition that will take place at Startup OLÉ Salamanca from 8 to 10 October, as well as being able to enjoy all the services that Startup OLÉ offers to startups: stand at the fair, networking and matchmaking activities, and access to the networking app. The other 7 participating startups received a stand, access to the cocktails and the possibility to enter the matchmaking activity and pitch at Startup OLÉ Salamanca, as well as access to the networking app.

CIBER-SHUBE Project

Startup OLÉ Miami '24 was also the second CIBER-SHUBE Startup OLÉ Latam/USA Roadshow event, following Startup OLÉ Chile, held on 9 April. This project is framed within the activities of the CID 245 of the PRTR, an indicator established by the European Commission ("Implementation of the National Cybersecurity Industry Support Programme, the Global Security Innovation Programme and related actions"). Specifically, through the development of high added value solutions and services in the field of cybersecurity; and training and development of specialized talent in the field of cybersecurity.

To this end, CIBERSECURITY SPAIN HUB ESPAÑA (CIBER-SHUBE) defines, through a transnational project, a series of activities in the fields of Cybersecurity, Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship to promote reforms that help and accelerate the economic and social recovery of Spain, with support from the funds of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan and the Digital Spain 2026 agenda, focusing on five transversal axes, such as job creation, ecological transition, social and territorial cohesion, digitalisation and gender equality. Based on this, one of the objectives of CIBER-SHUBE is to promote the development of the cybersecurity culture, as well as to support the creation of new companies, the internationalisation of consolidated startups with high potential, the promotion of innovation and the attraction of investment, all in the field of cybersecurity.