Why Barcelona Deep Tech Summit
We seek to accelerate the journey from scientific breakthrough to real-world impact, shaping Europe’s next era of technological leadership.
By bringing together startups, spin-offs, corporations, investors, researchers and institutions, the event creates the conditions for emerging deep technologies to move beyond the lab and into industry, business and society.
More than a conference, it is a catalyst where innovation, investment and collaboration converge to turn science into a better future.
Why in Barcelona
Barcelona has become a natural home for Deep Tech: thanks to the strength of its innovation ecosystem, the results that prove it, and a clear strategy led by the City Council.
Built on Science. Proven by Numbers.
Barcelona is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s leading Deep Tech hubs, combining scientific excellence, a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem and growing international investment.
#1
BEST STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC PROMOTION IN EUROPE
3th
MOST FAVORED CITY IN EUROPE FOR STARTUP FOUNDERS
5th
BEST INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM IN THE EU
6th
LARGEST EUROPEAN HUB IN THE VOLUME OF FUNDING RAISED BY DEEPTECH STARTUPS IN VENTURE CAPITAL:700M€
44
CENTERS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT GENERATE DEEP TECH SPIN-OFF
7th
CITY IN EUROPE IN SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION
160
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTERS IN BARCELONA
374
DEEP TECH STARTUPS IN CATALONIA, 166M€ TURNOVER, +2700 EMPLOYEES
23%
OF STARTUP WORKERS IN BARCELONA & CATALONIA ARE FOREIGN NATIONALS
A clear strategy led by Barcelona City Council.
Through Barcelona Activa, Barcelona City Council is driving key initiatives to strengthen the entire value chain — from research to market, from startups to global visibility.
Barcelona Deep Tech Node
By supporting startups and spin-offs in fields such as AI, quantum, biotech, robotics, or photonics, it facilitates access to funding, shortens time-to-market, complements entrepreneurial teams, and creates meeting points for collaboration.
Deep Tech Fund
A €10M City Council investment to attract venture capital into new companies in the Barcelona area — fostering disruptive technologies and securing their path to scale.
Barcelona Deep Tech Summit
The flagship platform for the community is giving international exposure, creating critical mass, and showcasing how Barcelona leads the conversation on science, technology transfer, and the future of innovation.
