Santander X Global Award 2025

Santander’s yearly flagship international entrepreneurship competition, where the winners from local Santander X Awards go head-to-head in an international competition. This year, the Global Award will involve winners from 8 countries, and will feature four categories: University Projects, Startups, Scaleups and SMEs.

University category

Aeropod by Muju

Climate-responsive soil aeration capsules aimed at reducing the need for chemically and physically intensive methods, as well as climate-proofing farming.

Herellex (FluoTB)

Simple, rapid, and low-cost diagnostic kit designed to detect tuberculosis in its early stages.

Huid

Polymers for food packaging materials made from onion skins.

ParkinSense

Mobile platform using explainable AI to detect Parkinson’s earlier, reducing misdiagnosis and accelerating intervention.

BoneGel

Bone graftes made with crushed bone material and hydrogel, with potnetial cell inserts.

PluvIA

Irrigation control technology for summer crops.

Guard Gas

Technology for protection against gas and carbon monoxide leaks

GoScope

Simple, quick, and low-cost endoscopic diagnostic kit.

CeluNova

Biodegradable absorbent fillings for diapers made from pineapple.

Startup category

Atom H2 Energytech

Creation of solid-state hydrogen-based power supply systems to replace diesel generators in critical infrastructure and remote locations.

HexaBio

Implementation of a patented model to transform plastic waste into protein through the use of insects.

Sheriff

An online platform based on artificial intelligence, which integrates more than 25 data sources to assess risks and support real-time decision-making.

Agave 100

Transforming agave waste into new products and sustainable solutions within a circular economy model.

PulpaTronics

Technological solutions aimed at optimising inventory management in a more sustainable and accessible way.

Lampsy

Epilepsy monitoring technology using a smart, invisible lamp for patient monitoring.

Guska

Research and application of a new generation of therapeutic viruses for the treatment of cancer.

WeWear Boost

Design and manufacture of customised breast prostheses for women who have overcome breast cancer.

Scaleup category

Demafront SPA

Comprehensive platform for managing and optimising the business supply chain, centralising processes and improving operational efficiency.

Reveni

Fintech infrastructure that enables global e-commerce to be profitable through payment and financing solutions.

CAPTOPLASTIC

Patented technology for the removal and control of microplastics in various industrial and natural environments.

UP Vendas

Digital ecosystem for creating, scaling and digitising direct and wholesale sales, facilitating commercial management for businesses.

Clique Retire

Self-service solutions using smart lockers for retail, e-commerce, residential buildings, and events.

Kinebot

Technological tool for ergonomic assessment and management in companies, aimed at preventing occupational hazards.

Code for all

Identification, development and application of talent in technology through training and employability programmes.

Pegasi

Advanced technological solutions that accelerate the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients.

Arkadia Space

Design and marketing of space engines for satellites that use green fuels.

Bulk

Digital platform for managing and automating debt collection from private customers.

SME category

Stand Out Socks

Socks and apparel company dedicated to offering paid, meaningful employment to people with learning disabilities.

PortaSauna

Portable sauna that offers an alternative to traditional cabin saunas.

Amparo Prosthetics

Prosthetics for lower limb amputated patients.

Deep ESG

Automated ESG data intelligence for carbon measurement and reporting.

Cardda

All-in-one spend management for businesses in Latam.

SimplePark

Digital GovTech platform transforming municipal parking through scalable, data-driven enforcement.

Comundiadfeliz

Software for Financial Management and Security of Buildings and Condominiums.