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VI STARTUB! INVESTMENT FORUM

VI StartUB! Investment Forum Investment opportunities in high-potential scalability and impact projects.
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Intending to foster entrepreneurial spirit within the university community, supporting emerging projects and connecting startups and spinoffs with investors, we are opening the call for the VI StartUB! Investment Forum.

Description
The VI StartUB! Investment Forum is an event designed to connect innovative startups and spinoffs with strategic investors interested in supporting high-growth potential projects. It will take place on 14th October 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00, at StartUB! Les Corts, bringing together entrepreneurs, business angels, investment funds, mentors, and other key players in the ecosystem. The forum aims to drive knowledge and technology transfer, facilitate access to funding, and connect entrepreneurial talent with real scalability opportunities. It also seeks to raise the profile of emerging projects, foster synergies among ecosystem stakeholders and strengthen ties between the university, startups, the private sector and the investment world.
Eligibility and participation requirements

Startups interested in taking part in this call must meet the following requirements:

  • Submit their application between 13th May and 13th June 2026, by 23:59, using the designated registration form.
  • Companies must be legally incorporated.
  • The call is open to startups from the broader ecosystem.
  • The project must be seeking investment at seed, pre-seed or Series A stage.
  • The startup must have a minimum viable product (MVP) or be at an advanced stage of development.
  • The team must have at least one person working full-time on the startup.
  • A pitch deck in URL format must be submitted as part of the registration form.

Registration link: Call: VI StartUB! Investment Forum

Who is this call for?

This call is aimed at:

  • Legally incorporated startups and spin-offs.
  • Projects actively seeking investment with a validated MVP.
  • Teams committed to sustainable development (aligned with at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs).
  • Projects with achieved milestones and a clear vision for the future.
  • Entrepreneurs with a solid, fully dedicated team.
Key dates
  • Call opens: 13th May 2026
  • Registration deadline: 13th June 2026 (23:59)
  • Project selection: 16th June 2026
  • Notification of selected projects: 18th June 2026
  • Training programme: B1. 29/06/26 · B2. 01/07/26 & 08/07/26 · B3. 27/07/26 & 29/10/26 · B4. 09/10/26 · B5. 30/10/26
  • Presentation at the VI Investment Forum: 14th October 2026
Training programme (mandatory)

Selected startups must participate in a structured training programme consisting of five sessions:

Bootcamp 1st – 19th June (10:00 – 14:00)

  • Legal aspects of investment (2-hour session)
  • Preparing for future funding rounds (2-hour session)

Bootcamp 2nd – 01st & 08th June (10:00 – 14:00 / 15:00 – 18:00)

  • In-person elevator pitch presentation for feedback (1-hour sessions per startup)
  • Presentation of the Elevator Pitch in person, at the time slot selected through the link that will be sent by email.
  • Time slot selection subject to availability.

Bootcamp 3rd – 27th & 29th July

  • Graphic design sessions to improve elevator pitch presentations (1 hour per startup)
  • Presentation of the Elevator Pitch in person, at the time slot selected through the link that will be sent by email.
  • Time slot selection subject to availability.

Bootcamp 4th – 9th September

  • In-person elevator pitch presentation, final feedback round (30-minute sessions per startup)
  • Presentation of the Elevator Pitch in person, at the time slot selected through the link that will be sent by email.
  • Time slot selection subject to availability.

Bootcamp 5th – 30th September (9:30 – 14:00)

  • Final elevator pitch review (10 minutes per startup)
  • Presentation of the Elevator Pitch in person, at the time slot selected through the link that will be sent by email.
  • Time slot selection subject to availability.

Note: Attendance at all sessions is mandatory in order to present at the forum.

Presentation at the VI Investment Forum: 14th October 2026 (10:00 – 14:00)

Location: StartUB! – Les Corts

Important: Attendance at all training sessions is mandatory to participate in the Investment Forum. If you are unable to attend in person, we strongly advise against submitting an application.

Selection committee

The evaluation committee will be made up of University of Barcelona staff, ensuring gender parity and representation across all areas of knowledge within the institution.

StartUB! Awards
Three special awards will be presented at the forum to projects embodying key values of the entrepreneurial ecosystem:

  • Social Impact Award 2026
  • Scalability Award 2026
  • Innovation Award 2026

Through these awards, StartUB! aims to recognise and support the startups leading the way towards a more sustainable, competitive and innovative future.

About StartUB!
StartUB! is the entrepreneurship hub of the University of Barcelona. Its mission is to foster an entrepreneurial mindset within the university community, providing training, mentoring and ecosystem connections to turn ideas into viable projects.
Want to attend as an observer?
The 15 June session is open to the public. If you are interested in attending to learn about the project preparation process and participate as an observer, please get in touch.
Contact Infromation

For any further enquiries, please contact:

VI STARTUB! INVESTMENT FORUM