Tech Catalyst 2026

About

A competition designed for startups with innovative digital solutions aimed at improving urban landscapes, offering mentorship, networking opportunities, and a chance to win a financial prize while participating in a prestigious startup campus in Barcelona.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Prize
  Total prize worth 5000 EURO for the winning project
• 🎓Mentorship
  Access to mentorship from international experts in technology and urban innovation
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Connect with investors and tech partners to enhance business prospects
• 🏢Participation in Start Up Campus
  Opportunity to participate in Start Up Campus@ by Glovo in Barcelona for further exposure and development
• 📈Showcase Opportunity
  Chance to present and showcase innovative ideas to a jury of experts

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups with innovative solutions for urban landscapes
• Must have a digital solution or application idea
• Participants should demonstrate market feasibility and sustainability of their business model
• Must be able to integrate their solution into existing urban ecosystems
• Open to teams or individuals with strategic partnerships

Participation Commitments

• Must complete the application form by September 4, 2026
• Must be available for evaluation between September 7 and 11, 2026
• Must attend the Tech Catalyst Romania Event on September 22, 2026
• Participation in the Glovo StartUp Campus from October 6-8, 2026, in Barcelona

Target Region

Open to startups in Romania and beyond

Target Sector

Focused on urban innovation and technology solutions