Castejón de Sos, Spain — The Mindkind is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Faro IA Award at Desafía Day 2026, the flagship innovation showcase organized by ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones to highlight high-impact Spanish startups with global potential.
The Faro Awards recognize companies that demonstrate outstanding technological innovation and strong potential for international growth. The Mindkind was selected for its pioneering work in developing Algorithmic Artificial General Intelligence (AAGI) — a cutting-edge AI technology designed to enable autonomous machines with human-like learning, reasoning, decision-making, and behavioral capabilities.
“Receiving this recognition at Desafía Day 2026 is a defining moment for The Mindkind,” said Mario Garcés, CEO of The Mindkind. “It validates our bold vision to push the frontiers of AI beyond narrow, task-specific models and toward truly intelligent systems. We’re grateful to ICEX and the Desafía community for supporting visionary deep-tech ventures that can change the future.”
Driving the Future of Autonomous Intelligence
Founded in 2020 in the Spanish Pyrenees, The Mindkind is dedicated to researching and building Algorithmic Artificial General Intelligence (AAGI) that brings machines closer to human-level autonomy and cognition. Its core innovation — the ETR Cognitive Architecture and Behavioral Engine — serves as a foundation for intelligent systems that are explainable, adaptable, and capable of complex real-world interaction and reasoning.
Unlike traditional AI solutions focused on narrow tasks, The Mindkind’s technology aspires to power autonomous digital and physical agents across sectors such as immersive gaming, robotics, personal assistants, and even autonomous exploration systems — marking a strategic leap toward fully autonomous AI ecosystems.
Looking Ahead: Global Impact and Growth
With this award, The Mindkind reinforces its commitment to scaling the reach of its AGI technology and forming strategic partnerships worldwide. Key priorities for 2026 and beyond include:
- Expanding collaborations with international research institutions and technology partners.
- Accelerating commercialization efforts in sectors where human-like AI can drive breakthrough impacts.
- Advancing its R&D roadmap to bring next-generation AAGI capabilities to market.
The company extends its heartfelt thanks to the ICEX Desafía team, mentors, collaborators, and supporters within the innovation ecosystem who continue to champion its pioneering work.
About The Mindkind
The Mindkind is a Spanish deep-tech startup specializing in Algorithmic Artificial General Intelligence (AAGI) — developing core cognitive architectures that empower machines with human-like learning, reasoning, and autonomous decision-making capabilities. The company’s mission is to realize the next frontier of intelligent systems that operate with adaptability, transparency, and real-world utility.
