BAT, the Tower of Talent

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10.01.2025 Reading time: 4 minutes

BizkaiaTech editorial team

Illustration: David Cordeiro

BAT is the center of entrepreneurship in Bizkaia, the place where the territory’s tech startups come together. It is also a faithful representation of STEAM talent and a perfect example that transformative projects are fueled by multidisciplinary teams. Here’s an idea of the skills associated with each of these letters.

S – Science – scientists

  • Critical thinking – incurably curious people who always ask “why?” and seek answers.
  • Observation skills – they have a clinical eye that misses nothing. They see patterns where others see chaos.
  • Hypothesis formulation – they have a theory for everything, and they test them!
  • Experimental design – they build experiments like others build LEGO sets.
  • Data analysis – their daily life is full of charts, tables, and formulas.

T – Technology – technologists

  • Technological adaptability – natives of the brand new, they adopt every trending technology.
  • Systems integration – connectors of worlds, almost like magic.
  • Systems thinking – their mind runs in system mode; if they build it, everything fits and works.
  • Practical problem-solving – they’re so handy with everything digital related.
  • Maintenance and optimization – everyday hackers who solve problems with ingenuity and speed.

E – Engineering – engineers

  • Complex problem-solving thanks to their mechanical brain; the solution is already thought out before the problem arises.
  • Logical and structured thinking – their way of thinking comes with a built-in blueprint.
  • Applied technical knowledge – their ideas take shape. Literally!
  • Project management and master planners – (almost) nothing escapes their scheme or timeline.
  • Knowledge of safety and regulations – without rules, there are no safe results.

A – Arts – creatives

  • Divergent thinking – true idea factories, they can’t stop imagining new things!
  • Visual and verbal communication skills – polyglots of a chameleon-like language.
  • Aesthetic sensitivity – they capture what inspires, transforms, and moves.
  • Improvisation skills – where you freeze, they flow.
  • Narrative development and ideation – they always have a story to tell.

M – Maths – mathematicians

  • Abstraction – 100% mental. They play with abstract ideas like they’re Tetris pieces.
  • Precision and rigor – every number in its place, every step measured, please.
  • Mathematical modeling – they make the chaotic world make sense with formulas and equations.
  • Analytical thinking – able to break down complexity effortlessly.
  • Proof and demonstration skills – their favorite tagline is “therefore…”

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  • #startup
  • #emprendimiento
  • #innovación
  • #cocreación
  • #ciencia
  • #colaboración
  • #tecnología
  • #estrategia
  • #democratización
  • #arte
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