Open Calls

The Conselleria of Industry, Tourism, Innovation and Commerce of the Generalitat Valenciana launches the EMDANA 2026 grants, aimed at self-employed workers, commercial companies and cooperatives with a place of business in the municipalities affected by the DANA storm of October 29, 2024. The programme supports business projects started from November 1, 2024 onwards that contribute to the economic recovery of the area, covering current operating expenses directly linked to the activity. The total budget amounts to 3.2 million euros and applications are processed in order of submission until funds are exhausted.

CoCreate Pitch is Alibaba.com’s global entrepreneurship competition, organized together with Plug and Play, open to product-focused founders building physical, hardware or direct-to-consumer software businesses. Selected projects gain access to over one million dollars in non-dilutive prizes, with no equity stake or conditions attached. The competition includes exposure to more than 8,000 real business buyers, access to over 200 pre-selected suppliers, integration with the AccioWorks AI agent platform and an estimated reach of over 700 million people across all platform channels.

The GSIC Summit Valencia 2026 invites sports technology startups to apply for the Groundbreakers Pitch Sessions, the pitching programme of the international event organized by the Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft on October 7 and 8 in Valencia. It is open to startups with innovative solutions applied to sport across areas such as digital monetization, injury prevention, media rights, sports tourism and access to capital. Selected startups will present their projects to international sports organizations, investors and innovation teams from over 50 countries, with 250 attendees expected.

Savia Innova is the open innovation call launched by The Terminal Hub and Savia Residencias, in its third edition, aimed at transforming the socio-health sector and improving the quality of life of elderly people. It is structured around two verticals: Savia Emprende, open to startups, spin-offs and entrepreneurs with innovative and scalable solutions with real care impact, and Savia Investiga, targeting researchers, professionals and students with academic or scientific work in caregiving, artificial intelligence, applied technology and wellbeing. Selected participants receive a prize of up to 3,000 euros, the opportunity to develop a pilot with Savia Residencias and one year of free workspace within The Terminal Hub innovation ecosystem.

The Entrepreneurship Competition is an initiative within the Horizon Deep Tech Summit designed for early-stage projects seeking visibility, pitching opportunities in front of investors, and prizes of up to one hundred thousand euros. It is aimed at entrepreneurs looking to launch their projects into the technology ecosystem. Startups selected among the thirty finalists gain access to the second day of the event at La Nave and the third day at the Palacio.

Growth Ignite Competition is an initiative within the Horizon Deep Tech Summit aimed at startups seeking fundraising or commercialization opportunities for their technology. Participants gain access to La Nave and networking spaces with policymakers, investors, and corporations. The thirty selected startups receive access to the second day at La Nave and the third day at the Palacio, along with participation in the MIT Investors Forum and dedicated speed dating sessions with investors.

The MIT Alumni Investors Forum is a gathering organized within the Horizon Deep Tech Summit that connects the Spanish technology ecosystem directly with the global MIT network, serving as a bridge between talent, capital, and technology. It is aimed at deep tech startups based in Spain seeking exposure to international investors. The thirty selected startups gain access to the first two days of the event at La Nave and the third day at the Palacio.

ESA BIC Valencia Region is the European Space Agency’s incubation programme, managed in the Comunitat Valenciana in collaboration with the Spanish Space Agency. It is open to startups and companies under five years old registered in the provinces of Castellón, Alicante or Valencia with a demonstrable connection to the space sector, either applying space technology to non-space solutions or non-space technology to the space market. Selected projects gain access to funding of up to 50,000 euros, specialised mentorship and a top-tier innovation ecosystem. The call is permanent with periodic evaluation cut-off deadlines.

International program by Santander X aimed at startups and scaleups developing solutions to improve the quality of life of older adults. The call focuses on technological innovation applied to longevity, health, inclusion, and wellbeing, providing visibility, strategic support, and access to a global network of experts, corporates, and investors committed to the challenges of the Silver Economy.