Des d’ACCIÓ, s’ha obert la 5a convocatòria del programa Catalonia Exponential Leaders per identificar les 10 empreses més disruptives del 2025.

Busquem empreses atrevides, dinàmiques, que s’atreveixin a desenvolupar solucions disruptives i que ambicionin a impactar positivament a la societat. Totes les empreses constituïdes amb seu operativa a Catalunya són elegibles, tant startups com empreses consolidades.

Si la teva empresa està entre les seleccionades, formaràs part de la comunitat d’empreses líders en disrupció. A més, gaudiràs de màxima visibilitat, reconeixement, formació de primer nivell i connexió que t’obriran les portes a noves oportunitats de negoci. Pots trobar tota la informació a la web del programa.

La data límit per presentar-te a la convocatòria és el dijous 6 de març. És un procés molt senzill que trobareu en la mateixa web del programa. Per qualsevol informació addicional podeu contactar a cataloniaexponential.accio@gencat.cat

Sigues el proper referent en disrupció i impulsa el teu negoci!

CaixaBank y ENISA tienen el placer de invitarte a la jornada: DayOne Innovation Summit Cataluña

Durante la celebración del evento, en el marco del 4YFN, tendrá lugar el jurado y acto de entrega del Premio EmprendeXXI de Cataluña, que contará con la presencia de Maria Alsina, Directora

Territorial Barcelona, CaixaBank, Josep Ma Gonzàlez, Director Territorial Cataluña, CaixaBank, y Borja Cabezón, consejero delegado, ENISA.

Además contaremos con la mesa redonda “New referents in the startup ecosystem”, con empresas ganadoras de ediciones anteriores. Al finalizar habrá un aperitivo networking para los asistentes.

LUGAR:

4YFN/stand CaixaBank DayOne

4YFN Hall 8.1 Fira Gran Via. Carrer de L’alumini, s/n, 08908 Barcelona

AGENDA:
16:00 – Acreditación asistentes

16:15 – Bienvenida

16:20 – Pitch startups finalistas al jurado

17:00 – Mesa redonda “new referents in the startup ecosystem”

17:15 – Acto de Premios Emprende EmprendeXXI

17:30 – Despedida y cierre

17:35 – Café networking

¡Te esperamos!

En caso de necesitar entrada para acceder a 4YFN para asistir al evento, contacta con tu gestor CaixaBank o Premios Emprende XXI (premio@emprendedorxxi.es)*

First-Time Startup Investor? A Step-by-Step Guide to Get Started and Processes to follow

Are you curious about becoming a startup investor but unsure where to begin?

Join us for this practical and insightful session designed for first-time investors looking to step into the exciting world of startup investing. This event will provide a clear, step-by-step guide to help you navigate the investment process, make informed decisions, and confidently build your portfolio.

What you’ll learn:

• The basics of startup investing and how to get started.

• Key steps to evaluate opportunities and follow the right processes.

• Insights from experienced investors to guide your journey.

Whether you’re exploring investing as a way to diversify your portfolio or support innovative entrepreneurs, this session is the perfect starting point to gain the knowledge and tools you need.

🎤 Featured Panelists

TAAC Alumni:
Juan José Sanz
Nicholas Smit
Olivia Harrower

💡 Why Attend?

• Learn the Fundamentals: Gain a clear understanding of how startup investing works, from initial evaluation to closing deals.
• Actionable Steps: Leave with practical, step-by-step processes you can follow to make confident investment decisions.
• Expert Insights: Learn from experienced angel investors, including those who have recently navigated the early stages of their angel investing journey.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with other like-minded investors and industry professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Diversify Your Portfolio: Discover how investing in startups can complement your existing investment strategy.

Event Location Partner – Banc Sabadell Welcome Hub

📩 Register Now

Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your spot. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh insights and start the year strong.

El 26 de febrero, a las 10 de la mañana en el Auditori del Pier01, llega la tercera entrega de ‘Investment Round’, una convocatoria privada para startups promovida por Tech Barcelona en colaboración con Aptki que pone a emprendedores (asociados a Tech Barcelona) e inversores en la misma mesa. Las 2 o 3 startups seleccionadas cada convocatoria podrán pitchear su proyecto ante una firma inversora invitada por nuestro partner Aptki. Las startups no solo recibirán feedback; también la oportunidad de construir una relación de futuro con la empresa inversora, que en esta edición será JME Ventures, que será representada por su asociado Jordi Noguera-Roca.

TESIS DE INVERSIÓN

• Early Stage, España (o españoles por el mundo).
• Invierten en pre-seed hasta serie A
• El ticket puede oscilar entre 100K€ y 2 M€
• Generalistas (agnósticos en el sector y modelo de negocio).

Las startups candidatas que no hayan sido seleccionadas también tienen la oportunidad de acceder a la red de contactos de Aptki y ser recomendada o puesta en contacto con alguna otra firma con la que pueda encajar.

Deadline para aplicar: 17 de febrero.

Presenta tu deck aquí.

Join a Global Hackathon to Revolutionize Public Sector Networks with AI!

For more details visit the AI For Connectivity Hackathon II: Building Resilient Networks

About Giga:

Giga is a joint initiative by UNICEF and ITU that aims to connect every school worldwide to the internet, providing young people with access to opportunities and knowledge. It focuses on bridging the digital divide by building and optimizing public sector connectivity networks, particularly in underserved regions, to support equitable access to education, healthcare, and governance.

Hackathon Challange

The AI for Connectivity Hackathon II: Building Resilient Networks challenges participants to develop open-source AI solutions for managing public sector networks, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable operations for schools and healthcare facilities in underserved regions. The goal is to improve planning, procurement, operations, and maintenance using AI, addressing challenges like high costs, energy inefficiency, and network failures while enhancing access to critical services. Winning teams get mentorship, resources, and technical credits to develop their solutions further.

Prizes:

🏆Acceleration Opportunity

The top teams from this hackathon will secure a spot in the exclusive 6-week GIGA & lablab NEXT incubator program.

Important Info❗️

Final project submissions will be hosted on lablab.ai platform.

On-site Speakers:

Industry experts from our partner organizations will be on-site to share insights, provide mentorship, and help you make the most of the latest tech tools. Enjoy exclusive talks, workshops, and guidance to elevate your project!

• Charlotte Arribe – Community Builder @Giga
• Maria Antonia Bravo – Technology Programme Manager @Giga
• Sergey Nuzhnyy – Head of Developer Relations @AI/ML API

Event Schedule:

Day 1 (Feb 28th)

• 6:00 PM: Doors open (Registration + Dinner)
• 6:30 PM: Hackathon Kick-off (On-site)
• 6:35 PM: GIGA welcome words
• 6:40 PM: lablab.ai Opening words
• 6:45 PM: lablab NEXT Opening words
• 6:50 PM: AI/ML API introduction
• 6:55 PM: Hackathon walkthrough
• 7:00 PM: Fireside Chat
• 7:30 PM: Networking
• 7:30 PM: Q&A session on Discord (online)
• 9:00 PM: Doors close

Day 2 (Mar 1th)

• 12:00 PM: Doors open
• 12:30 PM: Workshop
• 2:00 PM: Refreshment
• 5:00 PM: Workshop
• 7:00 PM: Dinner
• 9:00 PM: Door close

Day 3 (Mar 2th)

• 9:00 AM: Doors open
• 1:00 PM: Lunch
• 4:00 PM: End of Submissions!
• 6:00 PM: Door close

Desde Hedyla, nos complace invitarte a nuestro próximo webinar: “Cómo liderar equipos de transporte y logística de manera efectiva”.

Fecha: 20 de febrero.
Hora: 16h (ESPAÑA).
Plataforma: LinkedIn y YouTube.

En este webinar, abordaremos los principales retos que enfrentan los líderes en el sector del transporte y la logística, exploraremos estrategias prácticas para optimizar la gestión de equipos y analizaremos cómo la digitalización está transformando el liderazgo en la industria.

Para ello, contaremos con la experiencia de grandes profesionales del sector:

‍️ Álex Grau, Last Mile Manager en Condis Supermercats.
‍️ Iván Ferrer Donoso, Responsable de transporte terrestre en media y larga distancia en Pikolin.
‍️ Victor Dorado Fernández, Director de ingeniería en Hedyla.

¿Qué podrás aprender?

Cómo superar los principales desafíos en la gestión de equipos de transporte y logística.
Estrategias prácticas para mejorar la comunicación, coordinación y motivación de los equipos.
El impacto de la digitalización en el liderazgo y cómo aprovechar sus beneficios.

No te pierdas esta oportunidad de descubrir herramientas y estrategias clave para liderar equipos de transporte de manera más efectiva y adaptarte a las nuevas demandas del sector.

Regístrate aquí.

Tech Spirit Barcelona is the annual flagship event showcasing the city’s thriving tech scene. This second edition focused on health will take place during the Barcelona Innovation Health Week by Biocat. We will bring together medical professionals, health technologists, pharma leaders, and entrepreneurs – a dynamic convergence of innovators who are reshaping the landscape of healthcare delivery and accessibility. Join us to drive change in the future of healthcare.

AGENDA

• 8.45 Registration and Welcome Coffee
• 9.15 Turning the demographic tide: How can the world respond to aging societies and falling fertility
  • Keynote by Marc Canal Senior Fellow at McKinsey Global Institute – Mckinsey and Company
• 9.45 Advances in Telemedicine
  • Round table with Nuria Abdón Giménez (Fundació Tic Salut), Dr. Jesús Caballero (Hospital Arnau de Vilanova – Lleida), and Xavier Escayola (Sant Joan de Déu). Moderator: Xavier Garcia (BetterCare)
• 10.15 Healthcare Startup pitches
  • RobSurgical – Jaume Amat (Cofounder & CEO)
  • Able Human Motion – Alfons Carnicero (Cofounder & CEO)
  • Nostrum Biodiscovery – Alexis Molina (Director AI)

11.oo – BREAK –

• 11.30 Google Agents: The next frontier in Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Keynote by Lucrezia Noli (AI Sales & Strategy for Health and Life Sciences at Google)
• 11.50 Generative AI in health, the Spanish market demand
  • Keynote by Javier Perdices (Sr. Account Manager de Healthcare Spain – AWS)
• 12.10 Nestlé Health Strategy
  • Keynote by Fabrizio Monaco (Nestlé)
• 12.30 Collaborative Innovation in Health for Impact on Results
  • Panel with Roc Fages (CSAPG), Meritxell Centeno (Fundacio Hospitalàries de Sant Boi), Marc Serra (Robopedics),  Marc Ramis (Montana Impact Fund), and Felip Miralles (Eurecat) as a moderator.
• 13.00 Translating Draghi Report into Health Code
  • Panel with Montse Daban (Biocat), Carmen Rios (Doctomatic), and Cecilia Edebo (Sahlgrenska Science Park)
• 13.30 Investment trends in health
  • Sara Secall (Inveready), Daniel Oliver (Capital Cell), and Aleix Casals (AWS) as a moderator.
• 14.00 Adoption of Innovation within the Healthcare System: First Results of The Catalan Health System Innovation Access Program (PASS)
  • Fireside chat with Robert Fabregat (Biocat) & Ramon Maspons (Aquas)

SaaS on the Beach is an exclusive 2-day event for SaaS founders and CEOs to explore the latest in Go-To-Market, Product, Technology, and Leadership.

Only SaaS founders

Join 40 top SaaS founders and CEOs from companies with €1M+ in revenue. Connect with peers who are shaping the future of the industry.

Quality Content

Every session is led by handpicked experts like Sam Jacobs from Pavilion and Chris Cunningham from ClickUp. They will run interactive sessions tailored for founders. No sponsored talks, period.

Authentic Connections

Build meaningful relationships during the discussions and at the social activities and dinners included in the program.

Personal Growth

Learn how to lead with resilience, manage mental health, and stay inspired. Grow as a leader, both professionally and personally.

On March 7, 2025, the ‘VentureBridge: Startups & Corporates Connect’ event, hosted by the Innovation Radar Bridge (IRB) project at The Social Hub in Barcelona, will offer VCs and corporates a unique opportunity to discover EU-backed startups that have been rigorously vetted and are ready to scale.

Designed as an exclusive demo and networking event, this VentureBridge combines startup presentations, matchmaking, and insightfull sessions, creating a platform for European corporates and investors to forge new partnerships with innovative startups offering market-ready products and services.

The event will bring together key players, including VCs, corporates and EU-funded innovators, as well as policymakers and media, in an environment designed to maximise synergies. To ensure meaningful connections, attendees on both sides are carefully selected based on expected potential synergies. Register for free here!

A Dynamic Agenda to Spark Connections and Collaboration

• 13:30 – 14:00: Registration
• 14:00 – 14:15: Opening remarks by Thomas Ohr, CEO of EU-Startups
• 14:15 – 14:45: Startups Backed by the EU’s Framework Programmes – Presentation of first-of-its-kind report by Yoram Orla Browne, Head of Insights of Dealroom.co
• 14:45 – 15:20: Pitch Session: EU-backed startups of market-ready products and services
• 15:20 – 16:05:Corporate Venturing: Unlocking EU Startup Potential – CVC investment opportunities in EU-backed innovation, plus success stories from startups & corporates
• 16:05 – 17:30: NetworkingAt the end of the event, there will be a private dinner for key corporate venture stakeholders. To attend the dinner and be considered for an invitation, register here.

Pitch Session: Spotlight on EU-funded Startups

The pitch session will showcase pre-selected EU-backed startups with market-ready products and services. These startups, backed by the European Commission, have been rigorously vetted and are primed to scale. Representing numerous verticals, they will present their innovations and highlight the series funding and collaborations they seek to accelerate their growth.

This session serves as an opportunity for corporates and investors to interact with startups directly, ask questions, and explore potential synergies. Whether you are an investor seeking promising ventures or a corporate looking for transformative partnerships, this session offers unparalleled access to Europe’s most exciting startups.

A Groundbreaking Report on EU-Backed Startups

The event will also highlight a new, first-of-its-kind report titled “Startups Backed by the EU’s Framework Programmes”, powered by the Innovation Radar Bridge project, Dealroom.co, and Dealflow.eu. The report reveals the critical role of EU-backed startups in driving economic growth, showing that from €12 billion in EU support, these startups have raised €70 billion in venture capital and created €560 billion in enterprise value over the past decade. These startups now account for 13% of the €4.2 trillion total value of European startups, demonstrating their pivotal role in Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

The report addresses the key challenges to growth and outlines actionable steps to bridge these gaps, such as harmonising regulations across the Single Market, boosting late-stage financing through stronger public-private partnerships, and focusing EU funding on strategic priorities like Space Tech, Climate Tech, and Biotech. By following this roadmap, Europe will unlock future economic growth. Join the waiting list for the report.

Why You Should Attend

The event provides a unique platform for investors and corporates to connect with EU-backed innovators. Investors will gain visibility into high-potential startups, while corporates can explore cutting-edge solutions that align with their strategic goals. With interactive startup pitches, curated matchmaking, and opportunities for one-on-one meetings, attendees will leave with actionable partnerships that could define the future of innovation in Europe.

Register Now to Join Us

Participation is free, but registration is required. Don’t miss this chance to connect with key startups in Europe’s ecosystem.