Accelerate Startups is the full-experienced acceleration program for ACELERO by Peninsula mentors for startups, SMEs and freelancers up to 5 years old, 100% funded by NextGeneration funds.

Acelero

In Barcelona, we have amazing talent, entrepreneurs, and projects that can compete with Silicon Valley companies. Our goal is to help our startups, those based in Spain and the rest of Europe, to get a foothold in Silicon Valley, to connect with investors.

Barcelona Ventures

Zone2boost is an Open Innovation Program created by a consortium of companies: CaixaBank, Global Payments and Ingenico

Zone2boost

Spain

Western Europe

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 Barcelona's startup ecosystem is flourishing thanks to its exceptional education system, talented workforce, robust infrastructure, and supportive public sector initiatives. Renowned business schools like IESE and ESADE are attracting foreign students, positioning Barcelona as a global hub for business education. 

 The city fosters tech transfer through organizations like Conector and the Collider, while Barcelona Health Hub promotes digital health innovation. Barcelona is a desirable destination for digital professionals, and major events like the Mobile World Congress solidify its status as a global technology center. 

 With seamless integration of various transportation modes, Barcelona's infrastructure supports local and global connectivity. Private investment opportunities thrive, particularly in Circular Economy, Digital Economy, and Industry 4.0, attracting international players like GT Private Banking. 

 The public sector plays a crucial role with initiatives such as the Entrepreneurial Nation Strategy and the Startup Law, reducing red tape and offering favorable tax regimes. Barcelona benefits from the Startup Visa and Entrepreneur Visa, attracting international entrepreneurs. 

 [Catalonia Trade & Investment](https://catalonia.com/) actively promotes Barcelona and Catalonia as attractive business locations, facilitating foreign direct investment and offering comprehensive support. 

 Barcelona's startup ecosystem, with its top-notch education, skilled workforce, robust infrastructure, private investment opportunities, and supportive public initiatives, has cemented its position as a thriving hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.

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