
Coinscrap, winner of the first El Referente magazine awards 2019
Coinscrap, the startup that allows its users to save by rounding up their transactions, has won the first edition of the El Referente magazine awards 2019. José Torrego, director of the publication, assured during the award ceremony that these awards were a “necessary for the ecosystem and that El Referente had the obligation to organize […]

HiReach launches a Startup acceleration programme for enterprises in the mobility sector
HiReach project has launched its new Startup Lab acceleration programme that will connect 20-25 talented startups with key players in the mobility sector and which will create a pioneering ecosystem of innovation for inclusive mobility. The project welcomes EU-based startups with a product or prototype, with established founding teams or wishing to become engaged in product teams or […]

Galicia launches High Tech Auto, the 1st high-tech incubator for the automotive sector
The Vigo Free Trade Zone Consortium (CZFV) together with Igape have launch The High Tech Auto, the first incubator project, part of the Pluriregional Operational Programme of Spain 2014-2020, which is spezilised in the automotive sector. At the same time, the Program in which is included this activity has an 80% co-financing through the INCYDE Foundation […]

PARSEC Accelerator launches its first Open Call for applications
PARSEC is a business accelerator supporting the creation of new Earth Observation-based products and services. The accelerator targets SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs and individuals who want to have an impact on the emerging Food, Energy and Environment sectors.

First analysis of support initiatives for startups in Spain in 2019
The magazine El Referente has produced the first Analysis on Initiatives to Support Startups, which brings together all the agents (accelerators, incubators, acceleration programs, Open Innovation, etc.) that help entrepreneurs in their early stages of life. And thanks to this report, we have drawn a series of very relevant conclusions, which are summarized below. The […]

Correos launches its 3rd edition of Lehnica Challenge to promote the development of 5 business projects
CorreosLabs launches the third edition of the Lehnica Challenge, a competition for innovative projects through which the Correos helps the development and implementation of startup projects with the aim of bringing added value to the market. In addition, this year, the company has explained that it will build a long-term relationship with the chosen startups. […]

Accelerators and awards with open calls for entrepreneurs and startups
El Referente has compiled in the following report all the initiatives looking for innovative companies in order to incorporate them into their programs. Some of them end on October, while others will remain open until November and December.

Impulsa Vision Startups by RTVE has launched its 5th Edition
Impulsa Vision Startups, the accelerator program for startups by RTVE, has opened its 5th Edition for the presentation of projects that must be submitted by the end of December 22nd, 2019. It is a program for freelance professionals and startups whom want to take part in the startups ecosistem.

Valencia opens #SuperLabPorts, new hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in climate change
The chief executive for Climate-KIC Kirsten Dunlop has open in Valencia a new space called #SuperLabPorts, an area for innovation and entrepreneurship in the maritime and port sector on climate change.

The BFAero accelerator of the Xunta de Galicia launches its second call
Companies and startups with innovative ideas in the field of unmanned vehicles (UAVs, USVs) will be able to present their ideas for the incubation and acceleration programmes of the Business Factory Aero until 15 November at 14.00.