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Cyber Surgery says it was founded in San Sebastián in 2017 as an Egile research spin-off. In September 2025, the company announced that its ALAYA spinal-procedure robotic assistant was ready for market and credited Ceit, Vicomtech, Tecnalia, and Tekniker with contributing to its development. [4] GOe locates its gastronomy innovation space in San Sebastián’s Gros neighborhood. Its entrepreneurship program describes 6–9 months of support for foodtech projects with an MVP or proof of concept that are in Euskadi or interested in developing activity there; as inspected October 4, 2026, a pre-registration form was available, but acceptance and deadline were unverified. [5]
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Cyber Surgery says it was founded in San Sebastián in 2017 as an Egile research spin-off. In September 2025, the company announced that its ALAYA spinal-procedure robotic assistant was ready for market and credited Ceit, Vicomtech, Tecnalia, and Tekniker with contributing to its development. [4] GOe locates its gastronomy innovation space in San Sebastián’s Gros neighborhood. Its entrepreneurship program describes 6–9 months of support for foodtech projects with an MVP or proof of concept that are in Euskadi or interested in developing activity there; as inspected October 4, 2026, a pre-registration form was available, but acceptance and deadline were unverified. [5]
Entreprenari describes a university and BIC Gipuzkoa pathway for knowledge-based company formation, with a Donostia contact location. [6] BIC Gipuzkoa’s aid page listed DeepTek convertible loans as open on October 4, 2026, for early-stage deeptech companies incorporated in Gipuzkoa, with a maximum of €350,000; this is a province-wide route, and the page showed no dated deadline. [7] GOe’s sixth On The Road call, described in September 2026, targeted market-validated foodtech startups and included a San Sebastián stay for finalists; its application form was available on inspection, but no cutoff was verified. [8]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Donostia / San Sebastián ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Donostia-San Sebastian | #389 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
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Investors 6
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Accelerators 2
AcceleratorAccelerating innovative startups in the Basque Country.
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Incubators 1
IncubatorCenter for Business and Innovation in Gipuzkoa
Venture studios 1
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What the sources say about Donostia / San Sebastián
The current form states GOe and local partners review applications.
Source: Welcome to On The Road - 6th Edition!GOe describes a San Sebastián stay for roadshow finalists.
Source: Arranca la sexta edición de GOe On The Road para identificar las startups que impulsarán el futuro de la gastronomíaGOe's sixth roadshow call targets foodtech startups with market validation.
Source: Arranca la sexta edición de GOe On The Road para identificar las startups que impulsarán el futuro de la gastronomíaThe linked form is presented as the first step to explore GOe support.
Source: Formulario de preinscripción al Programa de EmprendimientoGOe gives a six-to-nine-month support period.
Source: Programa de EmprendimientoProjects may be in Euskadi or interested in developing there.
Source: Programa de Emprendimiento
Questions about Donostia / San Sebastián
How does Donostia / San Sebastián rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #389 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Donostia / San Sebastián?
6 investors based in Donostia / San Sebastián have a profile here, including Inveready, Stellum Capital and Easo Ventures. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Donostia / San Sebastián?
Yes. Donostia / San Sebastián has 2 accelerators, 1 incubator and 1 venture studio on record, including BerriUp, BIC Gipuzkoa and Eywa Space.
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