Since its very first edition in 2018, Valencia Digital Summit has evolved into an internationally recognised tech event, a must-attend gathering for entrepreneurs, startups, scaleups, investors, corporations, and public entities.
The city of Valencia too has firmly cemented its position in the tech entrepreneurship landscape, owing to its thriving innovation ecosystem and the visibility and prestige that comes with hosting this influential tech event.
Undoubtedly, among the cornerstones of this recognition are the startups comprising the ecosystem. Their disruptive solutions have propelled them to international prominence as leaders in tech. Aware of the substantial impact of VDS and the advantages of showcasing their innovations at this event, the region’s most prominent startups have already affirmed their participation in the upcoming sixth edition of Valencia Digital Summit.
If you’re curious about which Valencian startups to watch out for at VDS2023, read on!
- Igenomix: Their mission is to help build a world where infertility is no longer an insurmountable obstacle, and they lead the way in the field of reproductive genetics services. With 20 international laboratories, four patents, and a workforce of over 600 individuals, they are driving innovation in their field.
- PLD Space: They seek to position Spain as a global leader in commercial launch services for small satellites. They specialise in the development of reusable rockets, with the aim of providing commercial access to small orbital and suborbital satellites in a faster, safer, and more economically feasible way.
- Zeleros: A pioneering company at the forefront of designing and developing a scalable hyperloop transportation system to connect cities and logistics centres at up to 1,000 km/h with zero direct emissions, high energy efficiency and reduced infrastructure costs.
- Voicemod: They create innovative tools and software that elevate audio experiences for gamers, streamers, and content creators, making them more entertaining and engaging. Their voice changer allows for real-time voice modulation, providing an additional level of personalisation.
- Quibim: Leaders in the field of radiological quality and cost-effectiveness, they design pioneering tools that unlock valuable imaging data, leveraging AI techniques to significantly enhance patient outcomes.
- Sesame: Their software allows companies to digitise routine HR processes, freeing up time for managers and HR professionals to concentrate on nurturing their teams, fostering business growth, and cultivating a positive corporate culture.
- Sales Layer: They provide user-friendly product information management software that synchronises and automates information across all sales channels. Their platform streamlines and simplifies data-related tasks for e-commerce managers.
- ARTHEx Biotech: A biotech spin-off of the University of Valencia, renowned for its leadership in the research and development of medical therapies. Arthex’s drugs are specifically designed to target diseases that currently lack therapeutic options or that are considered challenging to treat due to their complex pathogenesis.
- Fourvenues: They provide an advanced management system for entertainment venues that allows its users to stay updated in real-time about the activities and events within their establishments, enabling them to create unique and engaging experiences for their customers.
- Bounsel: Winner of Startup Valencia Pitch Day 2021 for its all-in-one collaborative platform designed to enhance productivity for SMEs and legal teams by providing powerful document management software.
- CoCircular: Winner of the 6th edition of the VLC Startup Awards in the Cleantech/Energy/Sustainability/Impact category, this company is an initiative by Zubi Labs aimed at diverting waste away from landfills, with an initial focus on the construction sector.
- Uelz: Receiver of the Best Startup Award at South Summit 2023, Uelz is an online payment and collection platform for tech companies, offering an integrated solution to reduce technical and infrastructure costs in the implementation of online payments. María Luke, one of its founders, received the award for Best Entrepreneur at the latest edition of the VLC Startup Awards.
- Quantic Brains: A company aiming to democratise the production of audiovisual content, envisioning a future where the majority of films, series and video games will be generated using AI technology. They specialise in building AI algorithms for 3D character development.
- Internxt: Winner of the 6th edition of the VLC Startup Awards in the Software category, this Valencian startup seeks to reinvent the cloud through blockchain technology. It specialises in creating private and secure cloud services that give users full control over their data.
Innovative projects, creative solutions, award-winning initiatives – these 14 startups undoubtedly exemplify the progress that has been made within the Valencian ecosystem. To learn more about these ventures and meet their creators, join us at VDS2023, set to take place on the 26th and 27th of October at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.
