The transition towards net-zero cities is no longer merely a political debate or a matter of individual awareness. In today’s urban context, genuine decarbonisation requires a shift from isolated initiatives to coordinated and interconnected systems. And it is precisely here that technology is becoming a fundamental piece of the puzzle.

The traditional disconnect between public administration decisions, corporate sustainability strategies and citizens’ daily behaviour has limited the real impact of many environmental initiatives. To overcome this fragmentation, the tech ecosystem is developing new models capable of channelling efforts in a transparent, measurable and collective way.

Traceability and Data: Technology as a Bridge

The value of real-time data and digital architecture now makes it possible to approach urban climate action from a completely different perspective:

• Traceability without opacity: distributed ledger technologies such as blockchain make it possible to audit climate actions, ensuring that emissions-mitigation efforts do not become trapped in speculation or greenwashing.
• Artificial Intelligence and impact data: advanced analytics can transform complex volumes of urban and energy data into personalised recommendations for consumers, businesses and local authorities alike.
• Incentive-based economies and shared value: the real driver of change lies in creating digital reputation and economic-return mechanisms that encourage sustainable decisions by citizens and ensure that these decisions have a positive impact on local businesses and municipal management.

A Meeting to Discuss the Future of Green Technology in Barcelona

To explore how these digital models can be scaled and to analyse real-world case studies, the virtual event “How Can We Accelerate the Decarbonisation of Cities? Collaboration Between Citizens, Businesses and Public Administrations” will take place on Tuesday, 22 September at 6:00 p.m.

The event will bring together key figures from the institutional, academic and business sectors, including Dr Montserrat Casanovas, Professor at the University of Barcelona (UB) and President of ACCID; representatives of the technology platform Biyiud, Manuel Villa-Arrieta and Jaume Catarineu; researchers from ESCI-UPF; representatives of the Viladecans City Council; and representatives from the sustainable retail and fashion sectors.

The session, organised within the framework of the Col·legi d’Economistes de Catalunya and the city’s innovation ecosystem, aims to highlight that large-scale decarbonisation will only be possible if we succeed in integrating technology, governance and active participation within a single ecosystem.

The event will be held online and is free of charge, subject to prior registration. Further details about the programme can be found in the event agenda.

Technological innovation is transforming the Life Sciences sector. But in a highly regulated industry, the challenge is not only to adopt new technologies, but to ensure that innovation, efficiency, and compliance move forward at the same pace.

With this in mind, at Ambit Iberia, a company specialized in Life Sciences, technology, and regulated environments, we have launched Partner Insights 2026.

The new edition of our annual magazine brings together the insights and experience of 13 technology partners to explore how the sector is evolving and which trends will shape its transformation.

This publication features ValGenesis, Agilent, Stratence, The Triality Group, ALSO, Appliant, Applus+ Laboratories, Andersen, MedBoard, e-Consulting, EasyVista, Verázial Labs, and Softlanding, offering perspectives and expertise from different areas of specialization.

Throughout the magazine, we explore some of the topics currently at the heart of the technology conversation:

• Artificial intelligence and its application in regulated environments.
• Digital transformation and adoption.
• Process automation and optimization.
• Validation and quality.
• ITSM and technology management.
• Cybersecurity.
• Regulatory Affairs and compliance.
• New solutions for the Life Sciences sector.

Partner Insights is built on one conviction: technological transformation accelerates when we share knowledge and connect different perspectives.

Rather than presenting a single vision of the future of Life Sciences, this publication brings together the experiences, learnings, and perspectives of technology companies that are helping transform the industry from different areas of expertise.

As experts in digital solutions and regulatory and quality consulting services for the Life Sciences sector, at Ambit Iberiawe want to continue creating spaces that connect industry, innovation, and the technology ecosystem.

Discover Partner Insights 2026 and explore the perspectives of the 13 partners joining us in this edition.

Coincidiendo con la European Blockchain Convention

La EBC es la mayor conferencia de blockchain de España, lo que convierte a Barcelona en el escenario perfecto para acoger la primera edición de ETHSpain. Reunimos a la comunidad EVM justo donde ya se encuentra todo el ecosistema.

• La mayor conferencia de blockchain de España
• Miles de fundadores, inversores y builders en Barcelona
• La siguiente parada natural para la comunidad EVM

ETHSpain llega al Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira, un moderno recinto para conferencias situado junto al emblemático distrito ferial de la ciudad. Espacios diseñados específicamente para eventos, salas de reuniones y una infraestructura de primer nivel: el escenario donde desarrolladores, investigadores y fundadores dan forma al futuro de Ethereum.

Hi everyone,

I’m posting this on behalf of a talented friend.

Looking for Opportunities in Procurement, International Trade (EXIM) & Procurement Technology

I’m sharing this on behalf of a friend in my professional network who I genuinely believe is worth speaking to.

Jahan recently completed his MSc in International Purchasing & Innovation Management at KEDGE Business School (France) and has just completed a year in Direct Materials Procurement at Ecolab, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives within a global manufacturing business.

A snapshot of his experience:

• Delivered more than €150K in annualized procurement savings
• Managed 20+ competitive RFQs, 6 strategic sourcing tenders, and 10+ drop-shipment sourcing events
• Experience in supplier negotiations, spend analysis, TDC modelling, SAP, Power BI, and Keelvar
• Selected as Graduation Speaker for the KEDGE MSc Class of 2026

He is currently seeking opportunities in:

• Buyer | Strategic Buyer | Procurement | Category Management

• International Trade (EXIM) and India–Europe sourcing

• Procurement technology, sourcing, supply chain, or AI startups building the next generation of procurement, supplier discovery, sourcing, and global trade solutions

He is equally interested in joining an ambitious team or partnering with founders building scalable businesses in procurement and international trade.

📍 Barcelona, Spain

✅ Eligible to work in France and Spain

If you’re hiring—or know someone who is—I would greatly appreciate an introduction. Even a brief conversation could lead to the right opportunity.

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahan-daruwalla/

CV attached here.

Thank you for sharing this with your network.

Finding the right creators for a campaign usually means days of manual research, spreadsheets, and guesswork. Meadow Discovery cuts that down to a 5-minute brief.

Tell us your goals and target audience, and our AI scores creators from our database of 280M+ profiles based on real performance signals, not just follower count. You get a shortlist of 20 scored creators in a couple of days, ready to activate. Built in Barcelona, backed by ENISA.

Starting at €249 for 20 creators. Tech Barcelona members get 50% off their first order.

At Ambit Iberia, we offer a range of career opportunities for professionals who want to develop their careers in technology and the Life Sciences sector.

We are committed to creating a close-knit, flexible, and collaborative work environment where our professionals can take part in national and international projects, continue learning, and grow within the company.

We offer work-life balance initiatives, hybrid and remote working options, flexible compensation, and a range of employee benefits, including health insurance, transport, childcare, meal allowances, Wellhub, and discounted parking.

Our culture is built around four core values: approachability, adaptability, collaboration, and flexibility. We believe that people are the foundation of our growth, and we are looking for committed, proactive talent who are eager to take on new challenges.

Visit our careers page to explore our current vacancies and learn more about what it is like to work at Ambit Iberia:

https://ambit.teamtailor.com/

Hello!

At Tech Barcelona’s startup and innovation ecosystem, we know how important it is to make every euro count. However, we sometimes overlook recurring everyday expenses: renewing office supplies, purchasing technology or other essentials, and even those small items needed for our daily work.

At bestprice.com, we want to help you bring that same financial efficiency to your everyday spending. By making your online purchases through our platform at retailers such as PcComponentes, Acer, El Corte Inglés or Amazon, you can earn back a percentage of what you spend through our cashback system. No coupons, no complications—just real money returned to your account.

Whether you are buying equipment for your office or making personal purchases, bestprice.com’s technology is designed to help you save without any extra effort.

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Starting to notice hair loss? Science can help.

At Valoris Lab, we are a DermaTech company combining science and personalisation to support people in the early stages of hair loss. We develop tailored haircare products and routines designed to help restore hair and density, strengthen the hair, and improve scalp and hair health.

Our story began at university. The scientific foundation of our technology was developed under the direction of Professor Smits, who leads our hair loss research.

This summer 2026, we are excited to welcome a new group of interns. Their work focuses on turning the latest scientific research into rigorous, accessible content about hair loss and hair health.

Thanks to their contribution, we publish evidence-based content on topics such as:

• Hair loss
• Alopecia areata
• Beard alopecia (alopecia barbae)

We invite you to follow us on LinkedIn, where we share the latest scientific advances in hair growth.

More information: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valorislab/

Talk to us: www.valorislab.com

Free strategic consulting for Barcelona startups
September 2026 – January 2027

If your startup is preparing to grow, enter a new market, validate a new product, or sharpen its go-to-market strategy, this opportunity could save your team months of work.

Sage Corps connects Barcelona startups with consulting teams from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois (#6 public business school in the U.S.) for a semester-long strategic consulting project—completely free of charge.

What can the consulting teams help with?

• Go-to-market strategy
• Market research & competitive analysis
• Customer and industry research
• Marketing & branding strategy
• Finance & data analytics
• Product launch planning

Each startup is matched with a team of six student consultants who follow a structured consulting roadmap throughout the program. The teams are supervised by faculty and experienced business leaders, allowing founders to benefit from fresh thinking while staying focused on running their business.

How it works

September – December 2026
Remote collaboration with regular check-ins and project milestones.

January 2027
The consulting teams travel to Barcelona to present their final recommendations in person.

Cost
The program is completely free for participating startups.

If your team is thinking about expanding, entering a new market, or validating your next strategic move, this is a great opportunity to gain additional strategic capacity without increasing headcount.

Learn more & apply:
https://sagecorps.com/partners/host-startups/consulting-registration/

Questions? Contact info@sagecorps.com or feel free to send me a message.

The NAIVE project —Neotropical AI-assisted VErtebrate identification through ZooMS—, led by ICTA-UAB and scientifically directed by Dr André Carlo Colonese, Director of Research at the Department of Prehistory and ICTA-UAB, has received an ERC Proof of Concept grant to advance the development of a new solution for the molecular identification of species.

At Imaginae, we are deeply grateful for the trust placed in our team as the project’s technology partner. We will contribute to the design and development of the digital prototype that will support this scientific initiative.

A Project to Transform Species Identification Through AI

NAIVE was created with the aim of transforming the use of ZooMS —Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry— into a faster, more structured and scalable tool for the taxonomic identification of animal remains.

The project combines molecular analysis, mass spectrometry and artificial intelligence to facilitate species identification from fragmented remains or animal-derived products, particularly in contexts where traditional morphological identification methods are insufficient.

This approach could have a significant impact in areas such as biodiversity conservation, archaeological research, the study of historical ecosystems and the fight against the illegal wildlife trade.

Imaginae’s Role

Vertical Imaginae Solutions will focus its contribution on developing the project’s digital prototype, designed to facilitate the management, analysis and interpretation of spectral data through digital technologies and applied artificial intelligence.

The platform will support the development of a more automated, traceable and structured workflow by integrating data-upload capabilities, assisted analysis, confidence indicators and the generation of interpretable results for scientific teams and potential institutional users.

This development is conceived as a technological proof of concept aligned with the project’s scientific objectives and based on a modular approach that will enable future stages of evolution, validation and scalability.

Science, Technology and Environmental Impact

For our team, participating in NAIVE represents a particularly meaningful opportunity to apply our expertise in digital platform development, artificial intelligence and process automation to a project with scientific, environmental and social impact.

Collaboration between advanced research and applied technology is essential to turn scientific knowledge into useful, reproducible and transferable tools. In this regard, NAIVE is an example of how digital innovation can help address major global challenges such as biodiversity loss and the illegal wildlife trade.

At Imaginae, we would like to congratulate Dr André Carlo Colonese, ICTA-UAB and all the collaborating institutions on this recognition, and once again express our gratitude for the opportunity to be part of this project.

Official ICTA-UAB news release.