Robotekin

What Robotekin does

Robotekin (legal name: Asociación Vasca de Robótica y Automatización) is a non-profit industry association founded in March 2023 and headquartered at the Parque Tecnológico de Álava in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain. The organization operates as a cooperative ecosystem that brings together the full robotics and automation value chain—manufacturers, integrators, service providers, technology centers, universities, training centers, startups, and end users—with 61 member organizations as of 2026, up from 30 founding entities at launch. Its core offerings include the Robotory innovation lab (a shared member-accessible facility for prototyping and validation), the Mapa de Formación (a regional training aggregation platform), Robotekin Topaketak (recurring ecosystem meetings at member facilities), and seven technical work groups covering Human-Robot Interaction, ROS, Mechanical Interfaces, Simulation, Talent, Challenges & Entrepreneurship, and Cybersecurity.

The association is institutionally backed by the Basque Government and the Diputación Foral de Álava, with the President of the association concurrently serving as the Provincial Deputy for Economic Development and Sustainability, providing formal alignment with regional industrial policy. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered annual membership fees: General members pay €1,096/year, Start-up members (<7 years old) pay €383.50/year, and Collaborating members (entities not yet physically in the Basque Country but committed to establishing presence within 2 years) pay no fee with limited access. The go-to-market model is community-led: direct membership enrollment via the website, supported by an active social media presence (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube), content marketing, and participation in industry events including Advanced Manufacturing Madrid 2026 and the CEA Symposium.

Robotekin's 2026-2027 roadmap focuses on connecting the ecosystem, identifying new business opportunities for members, and fostering collaborative innovation projects, with explicit internationalization support delivered through a partnership with Basque Trade & Investment. Leadership transitioned from Daniel Ruiz Corres (CEO, appointed April 2025) to Leire Balzategui Urrutia (Managing Director, appointed February 2026), with Saray Zárate serving as President. The organization operates with a small internal team and is governed by a board that includes representation from BIC Araba and Egibide.

Name

Robotekin

Legal name

ROBOTIKAREN ETA AUTOMATIZAZIOAREN EUSKAL ELKARTEA – ROBOTEKIN – ASOCIACIÓN VASCA DE ROBÓTICA Y AUTOMATIZACIÓN

Website

https://robotekin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Robotekin is the Basque Association of Robotics and Automation, a non-profit ecosystem in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, connecting 61 member organizations across the robotics value chain via membership services, the Robotory innovation lab, training aggregation, and networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Robotics and Automation Industry Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Robotics Safety, Certification & Compliance (HDAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Robotics association
• Automation ecosystem
• Industry network
• Membership organization
• Robotics training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitoria-gasteiz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Robotekin generates revenue through annual membership fees from its member organizations. Fees are structured by entity type: General members pay €1,096/year, Start-ups pay €383.50/year, and Collaborating members have no fee with limited access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Robotekin operates a cooperative, non-profit ecosystem association that connects the full robotics and automation value chain in the Basque Country, offering member organizations access to the Robotory innovation lab, an aggregated Mapa de Formación training platform, recurring Topaketak facility visits, specialized Work Groups (HRI, ROS, Mechanical Interfaces, Simulation, Talent, Challenges & Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity), and collective representation with regional institutions.

Product overview

Robotekin is a Basque Association of Robotics and Automation that operates as a cooperative ecosystem connecting the entire value chain: manufacturers, integrators, service providers, technology centers, universities, training centers, startups, and end users. The core offerings include the Robotekin Ecosystem platform for collaboration, the Robotory innovation lab for testing and prototyping, the Mapa de Formación training aggregation platform, and Robotekin Topaketak member facility visits. Work groups address specialized domains including HRI, ROS, Mechanical Interfaces, Simulation, and Cybersecurity. The association provides high-value services for businesses, drives R&D+i, and promotes inclusive, accessible robotics with positive societal impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robotekin Ecosystem membership Cooperative membership that connects Basque companies, technology centers, universities, startups, integrators and end users to foster innovation, talent and competitiveness in robotics and automation; members pay tiered annual fees and receive access to lab facilities, work groups, events and visibility.
• Robotory innovation lab Collaborative multi-purpose technological space and innovation lab for Robotekin members, featuring equipment for testing robotics and automated solutions in real or simulated conditions, prototyping, validation, and scaling.
• Mapa de Formación (Training Map) Unified platform aggregating all robotics and automation training offerings across the Basque Country, filterable by territory, modality, duration, or type of formation (vocational cycles, specialized courses, degrees, double degrees and master's programs).
• Robotekin Topaketak (ecosystem facility-visit meetings) Recurring member-only ecosystem meetings where a host member opens its laboratories and facilities (e.g. MGEP, Danobat, SMC, Lortek) to other members for knowledge sharing, technology showcases and networking.
• Robotekin Work Groups (Lantaldeak) Collaborative technical working groups for members covering specialized robotics domains: Human Robot Interaction (HRI), Robot Operating System (ROS), Mechanical Interfaces, Simulation, Talent and Awareness-Raising, Challenges and Entrepreneurship, and Cybersecurity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61 organizations currently part of the ecosystem
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Advanced Manufacturing Madrid 2026minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 November 2026Robotekin is a Supporting Partner at Advanced Manufacturing Madrid 2026, taking place November 4-5 at IFEMA. The association will moderate one of the roundtables on November 4.
• CEA (Comité Español de Automática)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Robotekin participated as Golden Partner in the CEA Symposium on Robotics, Bioengineering, Computer Vision and Marine Automation, organized with Bilbao School of Engineering (EHU). The association set up a talent attraction stand and moderated a roundtable.
• Basque Trade & InvestmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Basque Trade & Investment provides programs, services, and aids to support Basque companies' international expansion. Robotekin collaborates with them to help member organizations access international markets and opportunities.
• Gobierno Vasco (Basque Government)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Basque Government supports Robotekin as a key initiative for positioning the Basque Country as an international leader in robotics and automation, contributing to technological development and industrial competitiveness.
• Diputación Foral de Álava (Provincial Council of Álava)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Provincial Council of Álava supports Robotekin and its president (the Provincial Deputy for Economic Development and Sustainability) sits on the association's board, demonstrating strong institutional backing for the ecosystem.
• Colegio Oficial de Ingeniería Industrial de Álava (COIIA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Agreement to give visibility to professional opportunities for engineering profiles through COIIA's job board, connecting Robotekin partners with over 5,000 engineers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Robotdalen: Swedish robotics cluster focused on industrial automation, with shared testbed infrastructure and member programs. Comparable to Robotekin's Robotory-style lab plus member-services approach, but anchored in Sweden rather than the Basque Country.
• Danish Robotics Cluster: National robotics cluster in Denmark connecting companies, research institutions, and public actors to accelerate automation adoption. Directly comparable to Robotekin's cross-value-chain cluster model, though operating at national rather than sub-regional scale.

Others

• Comité Español de Automática (CEA): Spanish scientific committee on automation, robotics, and related fields that organizes technical symposia and brings together academia and industry. Already a partner of Robotekin (Golden Partner at the CEA Symposium) and comparable as an enabling ecosystem actor in Spanish robotics/automation.

Broad incumbents

• euRobotics: European non-profit association providing a continent-wide platform for robotics stakeholders, including industry, academia, and policymakers. Comparable to Robotekin as an industry association but operating at a much broader, pan-European scale.
• International Federation of Robotics (IFR): Global robotics industry association representing national robot associations, robot manufacturers, integrators, and research institutes. Comparable in mission (industry representation and data/standards) but far larger and global in scope versus Robotekin's regional focus.

Direct peers

• MassRobotics: Independent, member-driven robotics innovation hub in Boston that convenes startups, manufacturers, integrators, and end users around a shared workspace and programs. Directly comparable to Robotekin as a regional robotics cluster with a shared lab/facility model and a cross-value-chain membership base.
• Silicon Valley Robotics: Bay Area robotics cluster that supports startups, established companies, and researchers via networking, events, and ecosystem programs. Closely comparable to Robotekin's role as a regional industry association focused on connecting the robotics value chain and supporting commercialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RobotekinRAE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RobotekinRoboticsAutomation
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Robotekin/100091576455101
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/robotekin
• Instagraminstagram.com/robotekin

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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