Startups, companies, and tech organizations with innovative solutions in automation, robotics, drones, or predictive analytics are invited to transform the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of roads. The goal is to create real impact in infrastructure efficiency and improve safety for both workers and users.
Selected participants will have the opportunity to test and scale their technologies in real-world environments alongside Sacyr, tackling key challenges such as material management, infrastructure maintenance, road safety, and traffic optimization. A great opportunity to validate solutions and take them to the next level.
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India–Spain Seminar: “AI and Engineering Driving Responsible Innovation”
Por Casa Asia & HCL Tech
As artificial intelligence becomes a decisive force in modern engineering, organizations are increasingly facing the challenge of balancing innovation, scalability, and responsibility. AI is not only transforming engineering processes—enhancing efficiency, quality, and speed—but is also shaping broader social, ethical, and regulatory landscapes. This event, organized by Casa Asia and HCL Tech, in collaboration with the Consulate of India in Barcelona, Acció, Tech Barcelona, La Caixa, and the Spain India Council Foundation, is part of the India–Spain Dual Year 2026, which celebrates bilateral collaboration in technology and innovation.
The event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to explore how AI can drive excellence in engineering and beyond, while remaining reliable, transparent, and socially responsible.
The objectives of the event are:
- Highlight the importance of responsible AI in building trust and long-term value
- Explore the role of public policy, regulation, and cross-sector collaboration within the India–Spain technology partnership
- Share business perspectives on aligning innovation with social impact
- Analyze how AI is redefining engineering excellence across sectors
By integrating the goals of the India–Spain Dual Year, this event positions AI not only as a technological enabler, but as a strategic force guided by responsibility, collaboration, and purpose—ensuring that engineering excellence contributes positively to businesses, society, and international technological leadership.
Program
10:30 – 11:00 | Registration
11:00 – 11:15 | Welcome remarks
José Pintor Aguilar, Director General, Casa Asia
Inbasekar Sundaramurthi, Consul General of India in Barcelona
Joan Rosás, Director of International Relations, CaixaBank
11:15 – 11:25 | Institutional address
María Galindo García Delgado, Secretary for Digital Policies, Government of Catalonia
11:25 – 11:40 | AI for all: building global collaborations for local challenges in the healthcare sector
Karthik Adapa, expert in digital health and health systems transformation; Regional Advisor for Digital Health at the WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia, New Delhi, India
11:40 – 11:55 | AI-driven engineering: the next frontier of excellence
Sanjoy Ghosh, Executive Vice President, HCL Technologies
11:55 – 12:15 | AI ethics and regulation
Moderated by:
Tech Barcelona
Speakers:
Nayana Prakash, Independent Researcher
Suvish Viswanathan, Head of Marketing – Europe and Regional Director – DACH, Zoho Corporation
12:15 – 13:15 | Driving business processes with AI
Moderated by:
Shreyashee Nag, Senior Director, Business Development, HCLTech
Speakers:
Lakshmi Vaideeswaran, Chemical Engineer, Ecoworks, India
Xabi Esplugas, Vice President ITS Group Functions Solutions, DHL
Carles Gómara, Innovation and Technological Transformation Department, ACCIÓ
Cristina Vázquez, Director of Artificial Intelligence, CaixaBank
13:15 – 13:20 | Closing remarks
José Eugenio Salarich (Acciona), Spain–India Council Foundation
13:20 – 14:45 | Networking lunch
The event will be held in English without simultaneous interpretation.
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ELO Horizons Barcelona 2026 is an exclusive space where partners and end customers can explore trends, real-world cases, and innovative solutions that are redefining document management, process automation, and the use of artificial intelligence in the business environment.
It will be the perfect opportunity to:
- See ELO’s latest innovations firsthand
- Get inspired by real market experiences
- Connect with industry experts and professionals
More information and registration:
We look forward to welcoming you to this key event to drive the digital future of your organization.
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ACCIÓ presents the Novartis Türkiye Health Innovation Program, a challenge-based initiative that brings together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and public stakeholders to develop solutions to key challenges in the healthcare system. The program concludes with a Challenge Day, where selected startups present their proposals.
The challenges focus on alternative financing, cardiovascular diseases, early-stage breast cancer (eBC), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and urticaria, including topics such as early detection, use of artificial intelligence, treatment adherence, patient support, innovative financing models, and digital monitoring and prevention tools.
The call is open to international participation, and 10 startups will be selected for the final round. Pre-selection will take place on April 17, 2026, and the selected startups will present on June 11, 2026. The top three will have the opportunity to develop proof-of-concept (PoC) projects with Novartis Türkiye.
Startups in the fields of healthcare, life sciences, or digital health with an already developed product or solution, preferably with real-world use, are eligible to apply. Participation in program sessions is required, as well as in-person attendance at the Challenge Day in Ankara, and all presentations must be delivered in English.
Opportunity link:
https://www.tenity.com/program/novartis-turkiye-health-innovation-program/
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Unlock new partnerships at the Open Innovation Challenge!
Step into the future of digital health at the Health Revolution Congress, where the brightest minds come together for exclusive, personalized meetings. 🚀
This is your opportunity to connect with key players and showcase your cutting-edge innovations. Get ready for a day full of targeted networking opportunities and direct access to decision-makers within the digital health ecosystem. Don’t miss this action-packed event designed to drive your ideas forward! ✅
On May 27, you will have the opportunity to meet in person with the challenge organizers participating in this year’s edition and contribute to better healthcare with your digital solutions. These meetings, exclusive to companies/public entities and technology providers, will take place in Room 1902 at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, the venue of the Health Revolution Congress in Barcelona. We will provide you with a free HRC pass if you have at least one in-person meeting.
Additional online meetings will be held on different days between June 2 and June 4.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 27, 2026 (in-person meetings)
📍 Location: Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, Barcelona
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
May 26: Deadline to request meetings!
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Calling the world’s most innovative urban projects. Got a solution that could reshape how millions live? Are you leading a major urban transformation?
The prestigious World Smart City Awards 2026 is seeking groundbreaking initiatives that champion diversity, efficiency, livability, and safety.
Whether you’re a startup, a city official, or an industry pioneer, this is your chance to gain international recognition and scale your project’s impact.
Last year, the competition was fierce, with 462 top-level proposals from 64 countries. This is your turn to join them and take the spotlight.
Explore this year’s categories and discover where your project fits best. Winners will be revealed in front of a massive, influential audience at SCEWC26.
Don’t let your initiative stay in the shadows – give it the global stage it deserves.
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Do you want access to startup investment opportunities? We’re looking for you!
On March 26, we’ll bring together investors and innovative, impact-driven projects at the UOC Investment Forum.
You’ll have the chance to discover and network with early-stage, seed, and pre-seed startups focused on socially impactful innovation and committed to knowledge and technology.
You’ll also find startups with the UOC label, selected by a committee of internal and external experts.
Come and invest in leading innovative projects!
Check out all the information and sign up here.
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AI is already in our projects.
The difference isn’t in using it, but in how you integrate it into your workflow.
In this session, we’ll explore how to structure projects where design, development, and AI collaborate effectively, avoiding friction, rework, and hard-to-maintain decisions.
Why is this relevant?
Because integrating AI without a solid foundation often creates more complexity than value.
What you’ll take away from this session:
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What needs to be defined before integrating AI into a project
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How to structure work so design, development, and AI collaborate without chaos
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What breaks when the architecture isn’t ready
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What new possibilities open up when the structure is solid
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Common mistakes when implementing AI (and how to avoid them)
Why you shouldn’t miss it:
Most teams are already using AI…
but very few have adapted their workflows to do it well.
If you work in development, product, or design and are integrating AI into real projects, this session will give you a clear and actionable approach.
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The Pla DonaTIC of the Government opens the new call for the DonaTIC Awards
Por Generalitat de Catalunya
The Pla DonaTIC of the Government has opened the new call for the DonaTIC Awards, which this year celebrate their 12th edition. These awards aim to highlight and recognize female talent in the ICT sector, promoting greater representation of women, especially in decentralized areas.
The deadline for submitting applications is April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The awards are divided into eight categories, grouped into three areas: professional, academic and emerging talent, and dissemination and reference initiatives.
The organizers encourage companies, professionals, educational centers, and organizations to participate and help spread the word to increase participation.
Submit your application: HERE
For any questions, you can contact the Talent Digital team at: talentdigital.politiquesdigitals@gencat.cat
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Fundadores de AI. Constructores. Hackers.
Algo nuevo se lanza en Barcelona
Basejump Hacker House
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3 meses
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5 constructores
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Tech Barcelona
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Abril 2026
Una misión: construir algo real.
Esto no es un curso. Ni otro club de charlas sobre startups.
Es una casa de founders de AI basada en selección y respaldada por inversores.
Puedes unirte con una idea o sin ella.
Lo que importa es una cosa: estás listo para construir.
Durante el programa, los constructores:
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trabajarán en su startup a tiempo completo
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lanzarán MVPs rápidamente
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harán sprints de construcción semanales
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conectarán con mentores e inversores
Al final del programa, el equipo más fuerte puede recibir 100.000 € de inversión.
¿Serio sobre construir en 2026?
Las inscripciones ya están abiertas:
https://form.typeform.com/to/e9ha1s4w
Más información sobre Basejump:
https://thebasejump.com/hackerhouse