On November 28th, NeuralTrust was honored to be named one of the three finalists at the 22@ Start 2024 Awards. The event, organized by 22@Network Barcelona, celebrates the entrepreneurial excellence and technological breakthroughs shaping the 22@ district, one of Europe’s most vibrant innovation hubs.
What is the 22@ District?
Located in the Poblenou area of Barcelona, the 22@ district is a globally recognized innovation and business ecosystem. Created as part of Barcelona’s urban renewal strategy, it has transformed a former industrial neighborhood into a thriving technology and knowledge hub. The district attracts startups, research institutions, and multinational corporations, fostering collaboration across fields such as biomedicine, AI, sustainability, and smart cities.
22@Network Barcelona, the district’s leading organization, plays a pivotal role in connecting key players, supporting entrepreneurship, and driving forward initiatives like the 2024 Start Awards. These awards are designed to highlight the exceptional work of startups in the district and to promote collaboration within its ecosystem.
Showcasing NeuralTrust
At the awards ceremony, NeuralTrust presented its cutting-edge solutions for ensuring security in the age of Generative AI. With the rapid adoption of AI technologies, the company emphasized the urgent need to address vulnerabilities such as data breaches, prompt manipulation, and privacy risks. NeuralTrust’s pitch demonstrated its expertise in providing robust safeguards that allow organizations to deploy AI securely and ethically.
The event provided a platform to highlight the company's contributions to cybersecurity and its leadership in tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the AI landscape. Sharing insights alongside other innovative startups underscored NeuralTrust’s position as a critical player in the evolving AI sector.
A Celebration of Collaboration and Impact
The 22@ Start Awards also showcased the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem of the district. Expert-led discussions on technology transfer, featuring prominent figures such as Xavier Simó, President of the Entrepreneurship Commission of 22@Network Barcelona, highlighted the importance of collaboration between startups, academia, and established industries in driving impactful innovation.
The ceremony featured remarks from Susana Prado García, President of 22@Network Barcelona, and Sandra Ruiz Peralta, Director General of Economy and Digital Society. Both leaders reinforced Barcelona’s position as one of Europe’s top five innovation hubs, emphasizing the importance of initiatives like 22@ Start in fostering growth and supporting the city’s burgeoning startup ecosystem.
NeuralTrust’s Role in Driving Innovation
Being named a finalist at the 22@ Start 2024 Awards underscores NeuralTrust’s dedication to advancing secure and ethical AI technologies. The recognition reflects the company’s commitment to addressing the challenges posed by the rapid growth of Generative AI and to strengthening Barcelona’s reputation as a global leader in innovation.
As the 22@ district continues to evolve as a hub for groundbreaking ideas, NeuralTrust is proud to contribute to its success and remains focused on developing solutions that empower organizations to adopt AI responsibly and securely. This recognition inspires the company to continue shaping the future of AI and cybersecurity on a global scale.
