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22@Demo day

Boost your startup in the heart of Barcelona's innovation district!

08/10/2026

09:00 AM to 03:30 PM

TBS Education | Auditorium (C/ Venezuela, 116, 08019, Barcelona)

Language: English

Organized by the Entrepreneurship Committee of 22@Network Barcelona, in collaboration with leading accelerators, incubators, venture builders, and entities that support the 22@ start-up ecosystem.

This high-impact event aims to highlight the most promising startups while fostering real opportunities for investment and scalability.

Why participate?

Start-ups

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level?

  • Why apply?
  • Pitch your project to national and international investors, corporates, and innovation leaders.
  • Take part in speed-dating sessions with investors and companies looking for innovative solutions.
  • Gain visibility through a curated agenda and personalized matchmaking.
  • Automatically compete for the START 2026 Awards.
  • Be part of an ecosystem driven by public-private collaboration.
  • Connect with the exclusive network of 22@Network Barcelona.
  • From Barcelona to Silicon Valley: selected startups will get the chance to test their pitch with Silicon Valley investors, receive valuable feedback and fine-tune their story before pitching at 22@Demo Day.

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level?

Application deadline: September 20, 2026

Application form here!

Investors

Are you an investor looking for real opportunities in startups ready to scale?

  • Why participate?
  • The best of each program. Startups selected from the network, ready to grow and raise investment. 
  • No noise, just quality. Direct connection with promising startups in early and growth stages.
  • Unique access to the ecosystem. Driven by 22@Network Barcelona and more than 25 leading institutions. 
  • Designed for action. Pre-screened profiles, selected verticals, and 1:1 meetings to maximize opportunities.

Join us in the heart of Barcelona’s innovation district for a unique day of investment, discovery, and meaningful connections!

Application deadline: September 29, 2026

Application form here!

Connections that create real opportunities

1:1 meetings and high-level networking with the key players in the ecosystem.

Access to quality talent and capital

High-potential startups and investors ready to help projects grow.

Visibility and strategic positioning

Be part of Barcelona’s 22@ innovation ecosystem and stand out before industry leaders.

An environment designed for growth 

An optimized agenda, strategic connections, and premium experiences to maximize results. 

START 2026 Awards


As part of the 22@Demo Day, we will celebrate the 22@START 2026 Awards, which recognize the talent and effort of the most outstanding startups and entrepreneurs in the ecosystem.

During the event, participating startups will present their projects in pitch format before a jury made up of experts and key players from the sector. From all the proposals, the most outstanding one will be selected, based on its viability, innovation, and growth potential.

The winning startup will receive the 22@START 2026 Award, a recognition that boosts its visibility and projection within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
22@START is more than an award: it is an opportunity to stand out, connect, and grow your project.

22@START is more than an award: it is an opportunity to stand out, connect, and grow your project.

Agenda

1_Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00 AM – 09:45 AM

2_Institutional Welcome

09:45 AM – 10:00 AM

3_Keynote Speaker

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

4_Startup Pitch Sessions Across 3 Verticals

10:30 AM – 01:00 PM

  • Industry 4.0 & DeepTech

  • HealthTech & BioTech

  • Future Trends & Solutions

5_Investor Matchmaking & Speed Dating Area (Parallel Program)

10:30 AM – 01:00 PM

6_Ecosystem Panel Discussion: "Building the Next Generation of Startups in Barcelona"

01:00 PM – 01:30 PM

7_START Awards Ceremony

01:30 PM – 02:00 PM

8_Networking Cocktail

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

9_VIP Lunch for Investors and Ecosystem Partners

02:30 PM – 03:30 PM

22@Demo Day 2025


On October 28, 2025, the Cibernàrium at the Media-TIC Building became the meeting point for startups, investors, and industry leaders during a day organized by the Entrepreneurship Committee of 22@Network Barcelona. 

The first edition of 22@ Demo Day 2025 established itself as a key event in Barcelona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, generating a real impact on investment and scalability opportunities.


  • 150 startup applicants
  • 70 selected startups
  • 32 finalist startups in the pitch competition
  • +50 participating investors
  • +200 matchmaking meetings

The START 2025 Award ceremony also took place, presented by Sandra Ruiz, Director General for Digital Economy and Society of the Government of Catalonia, to the winning start-up, Flomics Biotech.

Beyond the pitches, 22@ Demo Day was conceived as a space for action. Throughout the day, the speed dating and matchmaking sessions enabled one-to-one meetings between entrepreneurs and investors, fostering valuable connections and real investment opportunities. 

Some figures from the previous edition

150 startup applications

70 selected startups

32 pitches from the highest-rated startups

+50 participating investors

+200 matchmaking meetings

Collaborating institutions

Sponsors

With the support of the Departament d'Empresa i Treball

Experience the 22@Demo Day: the only event in Barcelona bringing together the most promising startups from the 22@ ecosystem.

Don’t miss out, secure your spot now!

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Do you have any questions? Get in touch with us at direccioprojectes@22network.net

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  +34 932 66 18 91

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