Barcelona Tech City is the leading private nonprofit association representing Barcelona's technology and digital innovation ecosystem, based in the 22@ innovation district (also known as 22@Barcelona). The 22@ district itself is a 200-hectare urban renewal area in the Poblenou neighborhood that the city government designated in 2000 as an innovation district, transforming former industrial land into a dense cluster of tech companies, research centers, universities, and startup spaces.
Barcelona Tech City, as an association, brings together over 1,200 member companies ranging from startups to scale-ups and major tech firms, and organizes programs including mentorship, corporate-startup collaborations, talent development, and international trade missions. The organization also operates Pier01, a flagship startup hub located in the historic Palau de Mar building at Barcelona's port, and Pier03 in the 22@ district. Together, Barcelona Tech City and the 22@ infrastructure form the core of Spain's second-largest tech ecosystem.
Barcelona, Spain
Innovation Hub
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Community networking evening hosted during MWC week in Barcelona, typically held at Pier 01 and connecting French founders and partners. Features informal pitches, drinks, and structured introductions with the Franco-Spanish startup community. Valuable for French startups expanding into Southern Europe or seeking MWC-week side networking.
Spain Startup is a national platform and event organizer dedicated to connecting the Spanish startup ecosystem with investors, corporates, and international networks. The organization runs South Summit, one of Europe's largest startup conferences held annually in Madrid, attracting thousands of founders, investors, and corporate innovation leaders from across the globe. South Summit serves as a launchpad for Spanish and Latin American startups, featuring a competitive startup pitch competition, thematic tracks on fintech, health, sustainability, and deep tech, and extensive networking programs. Spain Startup also operates year-round community initiatives and regional programs to support early-stage founders across Spain's major cities.
Founded in 2000, 3TS Capital Partners is a Vienna-based VC and growth equity firm investing EUR 5-20M at Series B and beyond in technology, media, and telecom companies across Central and Eastern Europe. The firm manages over EUR 500M and has completed 70+ investments with 30+ exits. Notable portfolio companies include SALESmanago (acquired by Bain Capital), Evrotrust, and Emarsys (acquired by SAP). 3TS focuses on profitable, scaling B2B software and digital media businesses in the DACH and CEE regions.
Organizer of 4YFN (4 Years From Now), the startup platform running alongside Mobile World Congress in Barcelona since 2014. Recent editions draw 100,000+ attendees across MWC/4YFN and 1,000+ investors, offering pitch competitions, networking, and exhibition space for early-stage startups in mobile, connectivity, and digital innovation.
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.
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