Innovators worldwide are invited to apply for the 2026 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge — now in its eighth year supporting solutions that strengthen resilient and sustainable communities.
Many participants come in focused on their existing markets and leave having unlocked a new one: the public sector. This program is designed to open that door — whether or not cities are already on your roadmap.
Selected startups will have the opportunity to compete for a share of a $175,000 non-dilutive prize pool, while gaining access to pilot opportunities, six months of mentorship from global experts, and connections to cities and partners across the Leading Cities network.
Participants also take part in a weekly, certified virtual curriculum designed to help entrepreneurs navigate city governments, identify funding pathways, and build successful public-sector partnerships — led by city leaders, industry practitioners, and founders who have done it themselves.
The program is fully virtual and open to innovators worldwide. Applications close April 30, 2026.
📅 Want to learn more? Join a free Info Session — April 14 & April 28 — register here.
👉 Apply here — applications close April 30, 2026.
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If you’re a startup founder raising capital, an investor, or part of the startup ecosystem — this is one of the most important (and misunderstood) questions. Join Denis Kalyshkin, a US VC with 12+ years of experience, for an in-depth offline session in Barcelona on April 8. He will unpack how venture capital really works behind the scenes.
What he’ll cover:
• How VCs evaluate startups and make investment decisions
• What investors actually look for (beyond the pitch deck)
• The frameworks and signals that drive “yes” vs. “no”
• An introduction to non-dilutive grant funding as an alternative capital source
About the speaker:
Denis Kalyshkin is the founder of Ask VC, an all-in-one ecosystem for startup founders, and a US VC with 12+ years of experience investing in vertical solutions and deep tech. Denis holds a master’s degree in aerospace engineering.
Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 6 PM
Location: Carrer de Rosa Sensat, 9–11, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain, Harbour.Space Institute of Technology
Save your spot here: https://harbour.space/events/how-v-cs-make-decisions-investment-framework
See you next week!
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Del cierre al dinero en cuenta: cómo las startups utilizan la IA y la facturación electrónica para cobrar
Por Qonto
Closing deals is exciting. Chasing invoices… not so much.
Every week, founders and sales teams close deals in HubSpot and then spend hours copying data into manual invoices, sending payment reminders by email, and checking spreadsheets to see what’s been paid and what hasn’t.
If your CRM and your bank don’t talk to each other, you’re leaving time (and money) on the table.
What you’ll get from the session:
✅ A clear map of the deal-to-cash flow: from Closed-Won in HubSpot to money received in Qonto
✅ How to generate invoices in 1 click from your deals, without copying a single data point
✅ How to track payment status (paid, pending, overdue) directly in HubSpot
✅ How to reduce the time between closing and getting paid, and improve your cash flow from day one
✅ What VeriFactu is and how to prepare for mandatory e-invoicing in Spain without extra effort
🎯 100% practical session with a live demo. You’ll leave with a system ready to implement—not just slides.
🎁 Get your finance and CRM offer 🎁
- Up to 90% discount on HubSpot through the HubSpot for Startups program
- 4 months free on Qonto Team plans (up to €796 in savings)
Exclusive offer for startups. Valid for new customers registered in the HubSpot for Startups program. Join for free here.
Qonto is the business account used by more than 600,000 companies in Europe. HubSpot for Startups has supported the growth of over 35,000 startups. Together, we help you scale without losing control.
Meet the speakers
Raúl Núñez-Romero López – Head of Partnerships Spain, Qonto
Raúl leads Qonto’s strategic partnerships in Spain, collaborating with tools, platforms, and accelerators to help startups build strong financial systems that support their growth.
Stefany Ludeña – Head of HubSpot for Startups Iberia, HubSpot
Stefany leads the HubSpot for Startups program in Iberia, working with incubators, accelerators, and funds to help startups implement scalable growth systems from day one.
Del cierre al dinero en cuenta: cómo las startups utilizan la IA y la facturación electrónica para cobrar
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MCP Connect is for developers, practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts working with the Model Context Protocol and AI agents. We share best practices, new tools, and real-world use cases for building MCP servers and integrating them into agentic workflows. Whether you are building MCP servers for your internal or external use cases or just exploring how agents connect to applications, MCP Connect is a place to exchange ideas, learn, and help shape the future of AI workflows.
Agenda
6:00 PM – Welcome
Doors open, perfect to meet fellow guests!
6:30 PM – Talks
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Pierre-Louis Theron, Co-founder & CEO of Alpic
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Raphael Cantafaro, Principal Product Manager, and Daniel Sandoval Cervelló, Engineering Manager, at Glovo
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Toby Oliver, CEO at Encore Design
More speakers and talks announced soon!
7:30 PM – Networking
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Come grab a coffee and chat about startups, growth, and investing with fellow entrepreneurs and investors!
Details
Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our Open Coffee sessions bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives.
Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community.
We are meeting at Cafe Alsur, in Eixample.
Who joins
Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world.
How to prepare
- Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared
- Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring
- Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss
About the Organizer – SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.
Next opportunities
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.
- Startups Express your Interest here – You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
- Investors Express your Interest here – Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.
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En InnoIT Consulting, estamos encantados de invitarte a nuestro próximo meetup, organizado en colaboración con Barcelona CyberSec, el miércoles 15 de abril.
🎙️ Charlas de Ciberseguridad impulsadas por IA
RESUMEN
La IA está transformando profundamente la forma en que trabajamos. Si aún no la has incorporado a tus operaciones diarias, no esperes a que te lo indiquen. Adóptala de forma segura y responsable para generar un impacto duradero.
Desglosaremos los pilares clave de la ciberseguridad y analizaremos escenarios prácticos de 2026 para adoptar la IA con el objetivo de simplificar tareas, aumentar la eficacia y prevenir el burnout. Tanto si eres CISO, ingeniero/a de seguridad, trabajas en GRC, SecOps, o simplemente te apasiona la seguridad, únete para descubrir qué están haciendo realmente las empresas más avanzadas en estos ámbitos hoy en día.
Tras la visión general, profundizaremos con una sesión específica sobre la IA en el SOC, explorando cómo los equipos defensores están utilizando la IA para optimizar los controles de seguridad y mejorar la respuesta ante ciberataques.
AI-Driven Cybersecurity: The Big Picture por Gerardo Prieto (CISO & Seguridad IA/ML)
A.I. in the SOC: Optimizing Controls & Response por Rui Correia (Manager, Operaciones e Ingeniería de Ciberseguridad, Signode)
También habrá tiempo para una dinámica sesión de preguntas y respuestas (Q&A) y, por supuesto, networking con comida 🍕 y bebidas 🍻.
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Informative session for Startups – TAAC 9 Pitch Competition
Por SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator
Overview
Have questions before applying or moving forward? Join our live info session for startups.
Details
This is an open Q&A designed for founders who want to better understand the pitch competition, who it is for, and what to expect. Whether you are wondering about eligibility, investor fit, timelines, pitch format, or how the process works, this is a good space to ask directly.
We will cover:
- what the program is and who it is for
- how the application and selection process works
- what startups can expect during the program
- common questions from founders
- live Q&A
Come with your questions and we’ll answer them live.
About the organizer – SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.
Next opportunities
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.
- Startups Express your Interest here – You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
- Investors Express your Interest here – Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.
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A practical workshop by Rojo Integrations on how connecting SAP, SaaS, and third-party applications can streamline critical business processes like Sales-to-Order from end to end. Learn how integrated systems improve operational efficiency, enable faster, data-driven decision-making, and create a scalable foundation for growth.
Through real use cases, Rojo Integrations will show how it has helped companies like Heineken and Siemens leverage modern integration approaches to simplify complex system landscapes and achieve measurable business impact.
After the event, you can join Tech Barcelona’s Pier01 Afterwork on the Pier01 terrace to explore tech projects during the pitching session and then enjoy networking with a Damm beer and stunning city center views.
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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.