Vortex Bladeless S.L is a Spanish wind energy startup formalized in 2012 by David Yáñez, David Suriol and Raúl Martín, but it was not until 2014 when it was officially founded and they were able to dedicate themselves exclusively to the development of Vortex.[12]​ The original idea arose in 2002 when David Yáñez, the inventor, saw a video of the Tacoma Narrows bridge disaster and it led him to the idea that there are many energy contained in the physical principle that collapsed the bridge, and that could be used as a new way to generate energy from the wind. The idea was kept in a drawer for years until 2012, when they began looking for investors and financing to start the project.[13]​.

In early 2014, Vortex obtained public funding from the CDTI (Center for Technological and Industrial Development) and began collaborating with the BSC (Barcelona SuperComputing Center)[14]​ and its enormous computational resources for the simulations on VIV (Vorticity Induced Vibration), magnetic field interactions and FEMM (Finite Element Magnetic Method) necessary for its development.[15]​ The proof of concept was validated and the story of Vortex began after winning the 2014 South Summit Award in the Energy and Industry category.

In 2015, the company entered an acceleration process with Dat Venture in Boston, where Vortex went viral in media outlets around the world. Between 2014 and 2015 the project reached the company Altair Engineering"), which offered its advanced simulation software to Vortex for its research on this particular concept of fluid dynamics. On the other hand, NGOs and other environmental entities such as Birdlife have shown great interest in this solution and have also offered their collaboration,[16]​ since Vortex can have less impact on nature and birds in the event that larger devices are built in the future. Thanks to all the support of these public administrations and research centers, the company launched a successful crowdfunding campaign in June 2015 to finance the first supply agreements and the hiring of the engineers necessary to take the project to the next level.[17]​.

At the end of 2016 and after validating the technology in computer simulations and technological demonstrators, the company reached the prototyping stage with a geometry that is capable of converting a good amount of wind energy with this principle. At this stage, Vortex was able to apply for funding from the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program for research and innovation.[18] Along with the entry of private investors who had supported the project since 2014 and the entry of new ones, the European project was a great source of funding for the company, Vortex built a large wind tunnel to test its wind turbines (the highest wind tunnel in Spain) and began the development of its patented oscillating alternator concept with a tuned. In this phase, the company obtained the "Seal of Excellence" from the H2020 program.[19]​.

Throughout 2017, the company continued to develop its alternator and tuning system. Since this technology is completely new in all aspects involved (geometry, movement, energy conversion system), it has been a tougher development than the company expected. The collaboration in this stage of the Microgravity Institute of the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the European University of Madrid, together with the CDTI, Altair, Birdlife and BSC were the key to obtaining a viable technology that allows harnessing wind energy in this way. This year the company obtained the "Innovative SME" seal from the Government of Spain.[20]​.

In 2018 the company began planning the industrialization of its wind turbines. At this point the company faced many problems due to the lack of viable industrial processes to mass produce some of the parts that use Vortex technology. The geometry and materials are considered almost final at this stage, so the company began a certification process for the current prototypes and obtained ISO 9001 certification. This certification is a standard process for all wind devices on the European and American market. However, the regulations are written for turbines with blades or rotating blades, so they may need to be rewritten in order to certify Vortex as wind turbines.

The company's goals for the future are to obtain the necessary certification to start selling, establish a feasible method of production and shipping logistics so that they can begin marketing the first Vortex turbines by 2020.[2]​.

The most relevant strategic partners for Vortex Bladeless S.L are EASME, CDTI, Altair Engineering") and the Council of Castilla y León in Spain.[21]​ The company has recently initiated a collaboration with the CIEMAT (Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research) for the certification and industrial production of wind turbines. All awards won by the company or its team are related to energy, innovation and entrepreneurship,[22][23]​ lists by date:.

Vortex Bladeless S.L is a Spanish wind energy startup formalized in 2012 by David Yáñez, David Suriol and Raúl Martín, but it was not until 2014 when it was officially founded and they were able to dedicate themselves exclusively to the development of Vortex.[12]​ The original idea arose in 2002 when David Yáñez, the inventor, saw a video of the Tacoma Narrows bridge disaster and it led him to the idea that there are many energy contained in the physical principle that collapsed the bridge, and that could be used as a new way to generate energy from the wind. The idea was kept in a drawer for years until 2012, when they began looking for investors and financing to start the project.[13]​.

In early 2014, Vortex obtained public funding from the CDTI (Center for Technological and Industrial Development) and began collaborating with the BSC (Barcelona SuperComputing Center)[14]​ and its enormous computational resources for the simulations on VIV (Vorticity Induced Vibration), magnetic field interactions and FEMM (Finite Element Magnetic Method) necessary for its development.[15]​ The proof of concept was validated and the story of Vortex began after winning the 2014 South Summit Award in the Energy and Industry category.

In 2015, the company entered an acceleration process with Dat Venture in Boston, where Vortex went viral in media outlets around the world. Between 2014 and 2015 the project reached the company Altair Engineering"), which offered its advanced simulation software to Vortex for its research on this particular concept of fluid dynamics. On the other hand, NGOs and other environmental entities such as Birdlife have shown great interest in this solution and have also offered their collaboration,[16]​ since Vortex can have less impact on nature and birds in the event that larger devices are built in the future. Thanks to all the support of these public administrations and research centers, the company launched a successful crowdfunding campaign in June 2015 to finance the first supply agreements and the hiring of the engineers necessary to take the project to the next level.[17]​.

At the end of 2016 and after validating the technology in computer simulations and technological demonstrators, the company reached the prototyping stage with a geometry that is capable of converting a good amount of wind energy with this principle. At this stage, Vortex was able to apply for funding from the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program for research and innovation.[18] Along with the entry of private investors who had supported the project since 2014 and the entry of new ones, the European project was a great source of funding for the company, Vortex built a large wind tunnel to test its wind turbines (the highest wind tunnel in Spain) and began the development of its patented oscillating alternator concept with a tuned. In this phase, the company obtained the "Seal of Excellence" from the H2020 program.[19]​.

Throughout 2017, the company continued to develop its alternator and tuning system. Since this technology is completely new in all aspects involved (geometry, movement, energy conversion system), it has been a tougher development than the company expected. The collaboration in this stage of the Microgravity Institute of the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the European University of Madrid, together with the CDTI, Altair, Birdlife and BSC were the key to obtaining a viable technology that allows harnessing wind energy in this way. This year the company obtained the "Innovative SME" seal from the Government of Spain.[20]​.

In 2018 the company began planning the industrialization of its wind turbines. At this point the company faced many problems due to the lack of viable industrial processes to mass produce some of the parts that use Vortex technology. The geometry and materials are considered almost final at this stage, so the company began a certification process for the current prototypes and obtained ISO 9001 certification. This certification is a standard process for all wind devices on the European and American market. However, the regulations are written for turbines with blades or rotating blades, so they may need to be rewritten in order to certify Vortex as wind turbines.

The company's goals for the future are to obtain the necessary certification to start selling, establish a feasible method of production and shipping logistics so that they can begin marketing the first Vortex turbines by 2020.[2]​.

The most relevant strategic partners for Vortex Bladeless S.L are EASME, CDTI, Altair Engineering") and the Council of Castilla y León in Spain.[21]​ The company has recently initiated a collaboration with the CIEMAT (Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research) for the certification and industrial production of wind turbines. All awards won by the company or its team are related to energy, innovation and entrepreneurship,[22][23]​ lists by date:.