Our friends over at MOB – the Makers of Barcelona – have been working on something extremely cool and never before seen outside of Japan and China. Tonight marks the official launch of FabCafe in Barcelona, the first one ever in Europe and one of only three in the world. What is a FabCafe, you ask? Founded in 2011 in Tokyo, Japan, FabCafe is a place where you can print your … [Read more...]
Barcelona Accelerator Conector Announces 2nd Call For Startups
The Barcelona Accelerator Conector has announced a new call for startups to enter the second edition of their program. The startups accepted into the second class will receive mentorship, workspace and access to investors from June to November 2014. Applications are being accepted through May 4th and entrepreneurs who wish to present their projects must register … [Read more...]
Powered by Google For Entrepreneurs: NEXT is Coming to Barcelona!
Exciting news for the Barcelona startup community; itnig - the hacker accelerator will be home to the upcoming NEXT program. Powered by Google Entrepreneurs, NEXT is the #1 pre-accelerator program that helps committed early stage startup teams to get into accelerators or find seed investment. The program consists of 3 hour weekly sessions for five weeks and participating teams … [Read more...]
Mobile World Congress 2014: A Deep Dive Into Our Digital Future
MWC 2014 ended about a week ago and I thought it’s appropriate to share some things that I saw, heard, and read during this event. It was also my fourth year attending this event, always with high expectations. To the point; although it’s common, specially on this type of event, to discuss which is the best mobile device launched by this or that manufacturer or which are the … [Read more...]
Barcelona Service Jam
Designers, Developer and Business experts interested in service and customer experience design will be meeting simultaneously all over the world for Barcelona Service Jam. In a spirit of experimentation, innovation and friendly competition, teams will have less than 48 hours to develop and prototype innovative services inspired by a shared theme. On Friday BAU - School of … [Read more...]
MWC14 & 4YFN: The Week In Review
Over the past week, our team at Barcinno has shared highlights of the whirlwind events of MWC14 & 4YFN. As I look at this small mountain of 100+ business cards, pamphlets, and varied swag (from pens and pads to microfiber cleaning cloths and portable chargers), I am moved to share my experience of this week of panels, speakers, workshops and exhibitions through photographs. … [Read more...]
The Best (And The Not So Great) Of The 2014 Mobile World Congress
Finally! Take a deep breath and relax. One of the most hectic weeks of the year has come to an end. And no, I am not talking about Christmas gatherings with different sides of the family; I am talking about the Mobile World Congress. Yes, 85.000 people crowned with VIP passes, 5.000 people making sure everything runs smoothly, and the fantastic city of Barcelona ready to … [Read more...]
Heard@ 4YFN: Startups, Wearables & ‘All You Can Eat’ Solutions In Barcelona
The 4 Years From Now (4YFN) event at the Mobile World Congress was all about experiences. Partly due to the popularity surge of the user-experience movement, but it's also related to the process of creating something from nothing. It was clear that the key to innovation is to build upon past achievements while keeping your eyes on the future. I want to touch upon two highlights … [Read more...]
4YFN Kicks Off At The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
4 Years From Now, the entrepreneur-centric event within the Mobile World Congress, kicked off yesterday with amazing keynote speakers, workshops and panel discussions. Hosted by Mobile World Capital in Plaça Espanya, 4YFN gives startups the home they deserve in the middle of the MWC chaos. "Last year, we spent most of our time trying to connect and meetup with other … [Read more...]
Mobile Entrepreneurs Take Center Stage At 4YFN During Mobile World Congress
UPDATE 20-Feb: 4 Years From Now had already opened up 300 extra tickets beyond their initial 1000 person limit. Now they are releasing 100 Last Chance tickets to get in. If you're interested in IoT workshops, Claro Partners may have some discounted tickets left if you act fast. Email IoT@ClaroPartners for more information. 4YFN is an event created by the Mobile World … [Read more...]