For the third time this year, a Startupbootcamp Accelerator has chosen Barcelona as a prime startup-sourcing destination. The last time SBC Pitch Days came through town, Barcelona startups claimed three of the ten spots in the Eindhoven-based HighTechXL accelerator. On December 13th, 2013 Startupbootcamp Amsterdam will seek to repeat history as they arrive in Barcelona seeking … [Read more...]
AngelHack Barcelona: Join The Largest Hackathon On The Planet
AngelHack was founded in 2011 on the premise that the top startups of tomorrow will be led by the best developers of today. It began in Silicon Valley, but quickly spread into a global movement inspiring developers, hackers and entrepreneurs around the world to come together to meet new people, learn new skills and build new ideas. Next weekend, AngelHack arrives in … [Read more...]
Heard@ Smart Fabrics 2013: Trends In Wearable Technology
The 2013 Smart Fabrics Europe Conference on wearable technology was held in Barcelona last week. Don’t be fooled by the name smart fabrics. In reality, this is a multi-disciplinary topic touching upon (flexible) electronics, nanotechnology and interaction design while attracting artists, designers, manufacturers, fashion labels and large multinationals as Nokia, LG, Apple, … [Read more...]
The Final Countdown For BcnDevCon 2013 Is On!
After two extremely successful editions, the Barcelona Developers Conference is back for more and bigger than ever. With more than 1000 attendees coming out for the occasion in each of the last two years, BcnDevCon has decided to set the bar a bit higher for the 2013 event. The 4-day event will focus on Cloud, Mobile, Robitcs and Open Source technologies and will be able to … [Read more...]
How To Find Your Startup Co-Founder: The Importance Of Teaming Up
Innovation does not often occur by an individual acting on their own. You need a team effort to push an idea through the innovation funnel and turn it into an implemented product or service. The team does not necessarily have to be the same throughout the entire process, but a good balance in technological, business and user-experience skills are key. Team up to innovate and … [Read more...]
Foundum Unplugged Is Matching Europe’s Hottest Startups With €5B
For the second time in as many years, Foundum Unplugged will be playing matchmaker in Barcelona on November 26th & 27th as they unite Europe’s most promising startups with top VCs and investors managing more than €5 billion in funds. Foundum is the global startup ecosystem platform that connects entrepreneurs with all relevant stakeholders they need to create … [Read more...]
Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship in Barcelona
Whether the two go hand in hand or are very distinct and separate activities, both are hard at work improving the world we live in. The Mission: Transform society for the better, make an impact and add sustainable value for future generations. It's good to see that in Barcelona more and more initiatives are placing their focus on this topic. Changemakers in Barcelona … [Read more...]
#LoveStartupVideo Competition: The Value Of A Startup Video
All around us we hear that people are reading less and less these days. So how do you attract an audience’s attention to tell your story or market your business? Video is the answer: the preferred way to transmit information in a quick and easy format. Additionally, it's easy to share to wide audiences on different channels. The visual impact of a video boosts your message, … [Read more...]
Smart Fabrics Europe: Innovation in Technology & Fashion
Most of us have a wardrobe packed with smart, casual combinations. But is it really smart? Nowadays, the revolution of Smart Fabrics makes it possible to make your clothes truly interactive with stretchable and wearable electronics. The current state of the art materials will be presented during the Smart Fabrics Europe on 29th-31st October in Barcelona. Innovation occurs on … [Read more...]
Creating The Next Generation Of Mobile Startups At The Kairos Mobile Summit
There’s something comforting when you first learn about the Kairos Society for young entrepreneurs. Perhaps it’s the fact that they’re building a global alliance of the smartest young minds all working towards solving the world’s largest problems. Even more encouraging is when you start reading about the caliber of the entrepreneurs within their ranks. Founded at the … [Read more...]