One-liner: a free pitch contest from a Valencia innovation hub for early-stage tech teams with an MVP, ending in a gala in front of investors from First Drop VC, Zubi Capital and The Lab Ventures.
What a founder gets
- Pitch slot at the final gala, 18 Nov 2026, 18:30, The Terminal Hub, before a jury of official partners.
- Same-day investor meetup (18:00, in person, free, prior registration): First Drop, Zubi Capital and The Lab Ventures on what funds look for at early stages. The meetup is open to anyone who registers, not only finalists.
- Networking with the partner set: IE, Cámara de Comercio, IBM, Universitat de València, CEEI Valencia, EVAP, Biohub, Kaiho Capital, Voga, Scooltic.
Who it's for
Early-stage startups, recent graduates and master's students with an MVP, in health, education, environment, inclusion, mobility or energy.
Status
- Applications closed 10 Nov 2026. Press does not state prize amounts; check the challenge page.
- Second edition, so expect a third around autumn 2027.
Relations
- Run by: The Terminal Hub
- Partners with: First Drop VC
- Partners with: CEEI Valencia
- Partners with: EVAP