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Organizer of 4YFN, the startup platform running alongside Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Recent editions draw 100,000+ attendees across MWC/4YFN and 1,000+ investors at 4YFN.
Combined startup and connectivity week at Fira Gran Via, where 4YFN runs alongside MWC's 20-year Barcelona milestone edition. Core venue for startup-investor-corporate deal flow with highly international attendance and strong telecom, AI, and deep-tech exposure.
Global startup platform co-located with MWC at Fira Gran Via, featuring broad investor and corporate access. Includes the 4YFN Awards 2026 live pitch sequence: top startups pitch on March 2, 2026 with finalists advancing to the March 4, 2026 final during MWC week.
Founded 2005. Deep tech investor; the AV4 fund targets €100M and focuses on cybersecurity, applied AI, and digital infrastructure across Europe.
Founded 2017. Seed-stage investor focused on marketplaces, e-commerce, and travel tech.
Launched 2014 by Telefonica and the Andalusian government. Regional accelerator network with hubs like El Cubo (Seville) and La Farola (Malaga) supporting ICT, smart city, and social innovation startups. Support: free acceleration, workspace, investor forums. Scope: Regional (Andalusia).
Public incubator network founded in 1986 by the City Council, running multiple accelerators and training programs such as mStartup Barcelona. Scope: Regional (Barcelona). Support: incubation space, free training, mentorship, and access to city contracts and EU awards.
Founded 1986 by the City Council. Public incubator network with multiple accelerators (e.g., mStartup Barcelona), training, coaching, and one of Europe's largest entrepreneurship centers. Supported thousands of entrepreneurs; 14,000 coached in 2016 alone. Scope: Regional (Barcelona).
Founder and team development accelerator led by Esade and IQS with a long-form program timeline. Application deadline: March 27, 2026. Notification target: April 14, 2026. Program timeline: April 2026 to July 2028, focused on entrepreneurial capability building and strategic networks.
Founded 2013 by prominent Spanish entrepreneurs. Runs 5-month batches for early-stage digital startups in media, gaming, and mobile; mentors take equity and support Demo Day. Notable alumni include Glovo and Meller. Scope: Regional (Barcelona & Madrid).
Founded in 2013 as a talent incubator that forms teams and startups from scratch through a six-month program, offering up to €100K pre-seed investment via Think Bigger Capital. Scope: International (Europe). Support: co-founder matchmaking, incubation, pre-seed funding.
Founded 2013. Talent incubator that forms teams and builds startups from idea stage in a 6-month program, with up to EUR 100K pre-seed from its fund. Expanded to multiple European cities; reports 78% survival across 40+ companies. Scope: International.
Congress on sustainable mobility, EV charging, and autonomous transport. Price: about EUR 60 business pass to EUR 400 VIP. Strong for startups selling to cities and fleet operators.
Leading blockchain and Web3 conference with startup pitching, regulation panels, and fintech innovation talks. Dates TBA (mid-February).
Local chapter operator of Founder Institute's pre-seed acceleration program.
Barcelona chapter of the global Founder Institute pre-seed program for idea-stage and early-stage founders. Application deadline: November 18, 2026. Structured cohort model designed to move founders from concept to traction and funding readiness.
Concierge-style soft-landing hub integrated with local partners such as SeedRocket and Pier01. Strong on mobile, gaming, and impact startups, with frequent networking to fast-track community access.
Community networking evening hosted during MWC week, typically held at Pier 01 and focused on connecting French founders and partners in Barcelona.
Organizer of Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo events for CIOs and enterprise technology leaders.
Enterprise IT leadership conference in Barcelona where global CIOs and technology executives shape annual strategy and procurement priorities. Strategic venue for enterprise SaaS startups selling high-ticket AI, cybersecurity, and data-management platforms.
Travel-tech startup pitch competition at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona. Application deadline: April 1, 2026. Live pitch date: June 16, 2026. Format typically selects seed and scale-up companies for investor and corporate jury exposure.
Organizer of GLOBALS Tech Festival, focused on scaleup growth and international expansion.
High-energy scaleup festival at The Social Hub Barcelona, scheduled as a pre-MWC gathering for founders, operators, and investors. Focused on international expansion, B2B growth, and cross-border execution in Europe and Latin America.
On-demand delivery super-app for food, groceries, and courier services across Southern and Eastern Europe.
Organizer of MWC Barcelona and associated startup programming including 4YFN.
Organizer of ICE Gaming, the global gaming industry expo and conference.
Global gaming industry expo and conference showcasing casino, betting, and gaming technology.
Established 2014. EU-backed accelerator for mobile and digital startups (edtech, mobility, etc.) with online program, equity-free grants, mentoring, and international roadshows. Notable alumni include ChainGO. Scope: International (EU).
Large AV and systems integration expo with strong participation from French creative tech and AdTech companies.
Founded 2008. Active early-stage investor across ICT, biotech, and fintech with multiple fund vehicles.
Founded 2014. Early-stage VC backed by Spanish entrepreneurs investing in consumer and enterprise tech.
Founded 2016. Entrepreneur-friendly fund backing product-led Spanish tech startups.
Founded 2012. Early-stage investor in digital platforms, SaaS, and data-driven services.
Launched 2013 by Juan Roig. Accelerator and incubator supporting 250+ companies with programs from incubation to growth, zero-equity loans, and mentorship. Based at Valencia's Marina startup campus; alumni include Flywire. Scope: National.
Informal founders meetup for Madrid's startup community, hosted by Startup Network Europe.
Global connectivity and mobile tech flagship. Price: Discovery Pass about EUR 879; Leader Pass EUR 2400+. Best startup access via 4YFN for investors and corporate innovation teams.
Founded 2004. Pan-European early-stage fund focused on B2B software and deep tech.
AI-for-social-good hackathon finals with mentoring, demos, and awards for impact-driven solutions.
Organizer of Phocuswright Europe and associated startup pitch formats in travel technology.
Spanish arm of Plug and Play (since 2012) connecting startups with corporate partners in fintech, insurtech, and mobility. Operates from Valencia with pilots and venture funding; global alumni include PayPal and Dropbox. Scope: International.
Weekend hackathon and pitch competition for student founders run by START Barcelona.
Founded 2016. Seed fund focused on marketplace and platform businesses with network effects.
Founded 2013. Growth-oriented VC backing Spanish and Iberian scale-ups in consumer internet and mobility.
Founded 2008. Spain's pioneering ICT accelerator providing training, seed funding, and mentorship by experienced entrepreneurs. Runs intensive campus programs; funded ~70 startups with 15 exits (e.g., Divisoft, Ulabox). Support: 3-month acceleration, angel network investment, free office space. Scope: National.
Founded 2013. Impact accelerator and investment fund for social enterprises in health, cleantech, and energy. Runs acceleration programs and an impact fund; has accelerated 50+ startups. Support: mentoring, CSR partners, impact investment up to EUR 400K. Scope: National.
Major Madrid conference at La Nave with 20,000+ attendees, 2,000+ investors, and 6,000+ startups. Its startup competition is highly selective, and the event is a key bridge between Europe and Latin America.
Organizer of Spring I/O, a major European conference for the Java and Spring ecosystem.
Leading European conference for the Spring and Java ecosystem at Palau de Congressos, with deep technical talks by framework contributors and backend experts. Strong channel for enterprise Java, fintech infrastructure, and data-platform tooling startups.
Season kickoff event at the Madrid Stock Exchange connecting Spanish startups, investors, and ecosystem partners.
Organizer of Talent Arena, a developer-focused conference and talent platform during MWC week.
Developer-first event aligned with MWC week, featuring coding sessions, architecture deep dives, and hackathon-style programs around AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Useful for startup engineering recruiting and employer branding with senior technical talent.
Founded 2017. Hybrid accelerator-VC supporting product-led startups in Europe and the Americas.
Deep-tech transfer forum connecting research, startups, investors, and public sector partners. Price: about EUR 22 (visitor) to EUR 190 (full networking pass). Ideal for university spin-offs seeking tech transfer partners, grants, and R&D pilots.
Founded 2011. Telefonica's open innovation hub connecting startups to telecom, IoT, and cybersecurity opportunities; typically invests around EUR 150K for equity and provides partnerships. Supports 500+ startups across 10 countries; notable alum Carto. Scope: International.
Flagship wind energy conference with an Innovation Park for startups. Price: about EUR 900-1200. Strong for grid integration, offshore wind, and drone inspection startups.