At a time when technology and science are advancing at breakneck speed, many high-potential ideas remain confined to the laboratory if they do not find the right path to becoming profitable and scalable businesses. Against this backdrop, Hasten Ventures, a venture builder specialising in deep tech, has a clear mission: to transform science and technology into sustainable businesses that generate value in the market.
As a technology project accelerator, supporting ventures from the early stages through to launch and scaling, Hasten Ventures identifies technologies with high potential for impact and transforms them into viable businesses, guiding teams on strategic and operational matters, and facilitating access to funding and market networks. A comprehensive model that enables projects with scientific and/or technological roots to progress with a greater likelihood of success by acting as a link between the technology and a market capable of adopting, implementing and scaling it.
BIOBEE Semiconductors, a prime example of a deep tech start-up
One example of the impact of this support is BIOBEE Semiconductors, a deep-tech start-up based in Badajoz that develops analogue bioimpedance spectroscopy semiconductors (ASIC) with applications in sectors such as healthcare, food and agriculture, amongst others.
The company was founded in 2012 as a research spin-off, having patented a unique microchip that enables the immediate, accurate and non-destructive measurement of biological and material parameters, paving the way for wearable devices and innovative applications across a wide range of industries.
BIOBEE has made progress in the development and commercialisation of its technology, particularly with solutions applied to the food industry in the meat and fish sectors, such as quality control equipment for Iberian ham (through its spin-off, BioQ Food Quality). Similarly, the microelectronic technology developed by BIOBEE is having a major impact on the healthcare sector, serving as the basis for patient-friendly medical devices for the early detection of chronic heart conditions.
This kind of support demonstrates how a venture builder can help transform highly specialised technology, such as analogue semiconductors for bioimpedance spectroscopy (ASICs), into products and services with a real industrial impact.
“In today’s deep-tech sector, it is essential to have players such as HASTEN Ventures to support scientific teams in professionalising the process of transforming ideas generated in their laboratories into added value for society in the form of a product or service. This professionalisation is the foundation for the long-term sustainability of technology-based business projects.” Javier Ramos, CEO of BIOBEE Semiconductors.
In a context where technological sovereignty and the development of advanced industrial capabilities have become strategic priorities, initiatives such as these play a vital role. The strengthening of critical technologies—such as microelectronics and the advanced systems that underpin multiple industries—not only impacts specific sectors but also entire value chains, from healthcare to agribusiness. In this context, Hasten Ventures is establishing itself as a key player capable of translating scientific knowledge into a competitive business ecosystem, contributing to the positioning of organisations and regions in strategic high-value-added technological fields.
This venture-building work is complemented by partnerships with established companies and organisations to promote the adoption of technology and innovation through the management of innovation hubs. In this regard, Hasten Ventures acts as a bridge between scientific research, corporate innovation and operational business, fostering an ecosystem in which all stakeholders provide mutual feedback and drive collective growth.