This is a guestpost by GLOCAL students from the University of Barcelona - Jonny Amon, SzuTung Chen, Spencer Long & Ilayda Tenim - based on a report they made during their internship at PEMB. We can all agree that Barcelona has emerged as an international hub for tech startups in Europe. Between the city’s investment in various collaboration groups, a growing network of … [Read more...]
Why Barcelona Startups Are Focusing on Online Channels to Improve Conversion
As one of the most vibrant, innovative cities in the world, Barcelona is well on its way to becoming Europe’s digital epicenter. The Catalan capital is fast turning into a hub for tech entrepreneurs, with 29% of Spain’s startups residing in Barcelona. Barcelona’s startup community largely started growing between 2017 and 2018. But just a couple of years into its … [Read more...]
Female Entrepreneurship in Barcelona
Barcelona’s startup ecosystem is teeming with talented founders, all of whom have an insatiable appetite for entrepreneurship. International Women’s Day feels like an opportune moment to highlight the achievements of some of the most innovative and influential female founders in our city. Catalonia has a long history of producing empowered, fearless women. At the beginning of … [Read more...]
2022 Mobile World Congress Parties and Events Guide (MWC22)
MWC is back! And, true to form, Barcinno is here for the 8th year to share your complete guide to all the official (and unofficial) Mobile World Congress parties and events for 2022. In less than a week’s time, around 1,500 exhibitors and attendees from 183 countries will arrive in Barcelona for #MWC22, which runs from Monday, 28th February to Thursday, 3rd March 2022. If … [Read more...]
9 Barcelona Blockchain Startups You Need to Know
The sky's the limit for blockchain. Everybody talks about it, but few seem to (truly) get it. But with the industry continuing to grow exponentially, this doesn’t matter – or is it a sign that things are getting out of control? As technologist, entrepreneur and investor Kevin Rose shared on the Tim Ferris podcast: “When Uncle Harry is asking you if they should be buying … [Read more...]
10 Innovative Barcelona Startup Gift Ideas
With less than 4 weeks until the winter holidays, the end-of-year rush is on. We’re all busy getting work done and ensuring we end the year on a high. So amidst all that stress, in good spirits, I decided to save you one big headache - what gifts to buy for your loved ones? Obviously, the decision should always be personal, but a little inspiration doesn’t hurt. All my 10 … [Read more...]
The Startup Classroom: Abroaden’s Incubator Journey VIII (The Round-Up)
This is the 8th part of a series of posts where Elliott shares his inside track on his experience of going through an incubator program. Part I (Great Expectations)Part II (Back To School)Part III (Design Thinking)Part IV (Legal & Fundraising)Part V (Marketing & Networking)Part VI (Pitching, Decks & Financials)Part VII (Demo Day & Last Days) Hi … [Read more...]
The Startup classroom: Abroaden’s Incubator Journey VII (Demo Day & Last Days)
This is the 7th part of a series of posts where Elliott shares his inside track on his experience of going through an incubator program. Part I (Great Expectations)Part II (Back To School)Part III (Design Thinking)Part IV (Legal & Fundraising)Part V (Marketing & Networking)Part VI (Pitching, Decks & Financials)Part VIII (The Round Up) - Hi … [Read more...]
Make Connections at Barcelona International Community Day 2021
A key focal point for the city’s international talent, the 7th edition of Barcelona International Community Day lands on Saturday 23rd October. This year’s event will have a hybrid nature, with a full in-person program at Barcelona Maritime Museum running in addition to an online program. Following the cancellation of last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, … [Read more...]
8 Gold-Medal-worthy Barcelona Sportstech Startups
Sport can provide us with many benefits; including developing fitness, improving mental health, and helping the attainment of personal goals. So it comes as no surprise that the increasing popularity of sport and the acknowledgment of its perks is being capitalized on by many different sports ecosystems, especially Barcelona. In fact, the Catalan capital is the 4th most … [Read more...]