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 Mio€
• 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 es el evento anual de referencia que muestra la próspera escena tecnológica de la ciudad. Esta edición centrada en salud tendrá lugar durante la Barcelona Innovation Health Week by Biocat. Reuniremos a profesionales de la medicina, tecnólogos de la salud, líderes farmacéuticos y emprendedores: una convergencia dinámica de innovadores que están rediseñando el panorama de la prestación de asistencia sanitaria y la accesibilidad. Únete a nosotros para impulsar un cambio significativo en el futuro de la asistencia sanitaria.

Agenda del día en breve

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.

Descubre el futuro de la Gestión Agile con Inteligencia Artificial en el webinar de DoneTonic que realizamos junto con Aitor Castro, experto en marcos de trabajo Agile e IA.

Conoce cómo la IA está transformando los desarrollos ágiles y cómo utilizar DoneTonic para crear tu User Story Mapping, a la vez que el Product Backlog, maximizando la eficiencia y logrando resultados excepcionales.

¡No te lo pierdas! Regístrate ahora y lleva tu gestión Agile al siguiente nivel con DoneTonic y Aitor Castro.

On Wednesday, February 19th, Tech Up Nights return to the terrace of Pier01! In its 16th edition, this event will feature tech use cases by i2cat & Ocado Technology, followed by a networking session designed by and for tech profiles.

SPEAKERS AND CONTENT

How to secure communications in space? Applying cybersecurity to inter-satellite links

• Elena Fernández – Researcher and PhD Candidate at the Space Communications research group – i2CAT The Internet Research Centre
• Juan Grosso – CEO & Founder – Osmium Solutions

Mega constellations are pushing the boundaries of state-of-the-art. For example, achieving communications between satellites is becoming crucial to manage and exploit networks of satellites effectively. This is where research on making inter-satellite links possible and performing comes into play. Solving this challenge is not enough, as nowadays security is a must in any system design. That’s why in this session we will show how the collaboration between i2CAT and our partner Osmium Solutions is advancing the field of secure satellite-to-satellite communications. Researcher Elena Fernandez will explain our investigation into inter-satellite links, meanwhile, Juan Grosso will share the results on how to effectively apply cybersecurity principles and techniques to space links depending on the scenario.

Measuring and Improving Productivity

• Toni Tassani, Deputy CTO at Ocado Technology

This session explores how Ocado Technology has enhanced productivity through a data-oriented approach and the use of internal platforms. The focus has been on metrics as a vehicle for improvement rather than as goals, addressing the risks associated with measurement, such as setting targets and evaluating individuals

🍕🍺 Pizza and beers included! There’s no better way to expand your network.

The event will be held in English. Register now!

ATTENTION: Registration will be open until 6:45 pm.

Tech Up Nights is an initiative created with Ocado Technology to bring together the tech community of Barcelona. Our goal is to inspire you with high-quality content and provide the opportunity to establish an open dialogue between technical attendees and tech speakers. We aim to create a space for engineers, data scientists, UX specialists, software product managers, and similar profiles to share best practices and challenges, learn from mistakes, and solve doubts.

En los últimos años, las empresas se enfrentan a desafíos crecientes para encontrar talento cualificado, especialmente en áreas tecnológicas o técnicas. En un contexto de globalización y deslocalización del talento que brinda nuevos retos y oportunidades, el trabajo en remoto y el fenómeno de nómadas digitales o freelancers son nuevas realidades del mercado del trabajo que las empresas deben entender e incorporar para poder sobrevivir y seguir siendo competitivas.

En este webinar veremos cómo la combinación de tecnología ATS Zucchetti con los servicios de empleador legal (EOR) G-P proporciona a las empresas la capilaridad y agilidad necesarias para poder captar talento globalmente

Agenda:  

• Introducción Zucchetti HR y G-P, ¿quiénes somos?
• Desafíos en la búsqueda de talento cualificado.
• Un nuevo paradigma: globalización y deslocalización.
• Solución global de selección de Zucchetti: Inrecruiting.
• Solución G-P de contratación internacional.

Prepárate para vivir la primera edición de Talent Arena, el mayor evento europeo dirigido al talento digital. Del 3 al 5 de marzo, durante la semana del MWC Barcelona, Fira de Barcelona (Montjuïc) se convertirá en el epicentro para el talento digital.

Entre los más de 200 ponentes contaremos con figuras tan destacadas como Steve Wozniak, cofundador de Apple, Garry Kaspárov, excampeón mundial de ajedrez y promotor de IA, o Xavier Amatriain, VP de producto CoreML/AI en Google, entre muchos otr@s.

Además, llevaremos a cabo multitud de actividades como talleres de programación, charlas, hackatones o experiencias tecnológicas de la mano de los mayores expertos tecnológicos del ecosistema.

Además, por acceder uno de los tres dias (del 3 al 5 de marzo), obtendrás acceso gratuito para entrar en MWC el 6 de marzo.