What are you looking for?
If you are an entrepreneur, you have an idea that you are passionate about and want to turn it into reality, prepare, test it in the market and, if it works, scale it. You want to create your own startup.
TecnoEmprèn
What is it? Program to quickly identify if the ideas in the initial stages are feasible, or if they should be modified or discarded, to start with other entrepreneurial projects.
Who is it aimed at? Enterprising students of all degrees and courses and TecnoCampus alumni with innovative ideas in the initial stages.
When? At different times throughout the academic year.
Contact: Anahí Moyano, amoyano@tecnocampus.cat
Start-UPFlama Program and Awards
What is it? Support program for the creation of innovative companies co-organized by UPF and TecnoCampus, with cash prizes and incubation for the best projects.
Who is it aimed at? The program is aimed at UPF/TecnoCampus students and alumni with individual or collective innovative business projects. The following may participate: students who are pursuing a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree at UPF, graduates of any UPF study program during the last four academic years and other candidates, as long as they are part of collective candidacies in which at least half of the team is made up of UPF students or UPF graduates from the last four academic years.
When? October to May: training + subsequent incubation.
Contact: Anahí Moyano, amoyano@tecnocampus.cat
InnoEmprèn
What is it? High performance program that transforms your business idea into a real business project. It helps you test the value proposition in the market, using the Lean StartUp, Customer Development and Business Model Canvas methodologies. From InnoEmprèn we bring you closer to experts, mentoring and financing, who together with you give life to the project.
Who is it aimed at? Entrepreneurs and startups in the initial phase with an innovative business model, technological and/or application to the circular and sustainable economy in the process of validation.
When? To be defined at the beginning of the academic year.
Contact: David Rangil, drangil@tecnocampus.cat
Reimagine Textile
What is it? The strategic commitment led by the TecnoCampus Foundation and the Eurecat technology center with the aim of growing and reinventing the textile-fashion sector in Catalonia in terms of innovation, technology and sustainability, through 4 axes: the program of high performance accelerator, the Reimagine Textile Incubator, the corporate accelerator and the technology boost.
Who is it aimed at? Entrepreneurs in the textile sector with a clear vocation for innovation, both those who have a business idea and those companies in the initial phase of fashion, sports, accessories and home that want to incorporate an innovative component and launch their value proposition in the market.
When? The high performance program opens a new call each year, during the month of March. The incubator, the corporate accelerator and the technological boost are always available.
Contact: Laura Accensi, laura.accensis@tecnocampus.cat
InnoCare
What is it? Acceleration program for entrepreneurs and start-ups that propose innovative and/or technological solutions to improve people's quality of life. Its objective is to support the acceleration of their implementation in the healthcare system.
Who is it aimed at? Entrepreneurs and start-ups newly created, linked to the field of health and care.
When? One call per year.
Contact: Charles King, crey@tecnocampus.cat
Grow Plus+
What is it? Entrepreneurship program consisting of a training itinerary and individualized technical support to help transform business ideas into real business projects.
The program helps you shape your value proposition, find your business model and work on all the necessary areas to launch your idea with greater guarantees of success.
Who is it aimed at? Students and entrepreneurs with a business idea in the initial phase of any sector of activity.
When? All year round.
Contact: Núria del Val, ndelval@tecnocampus.cat
Growplus
What is it? TecnoCampus program in collaboration with ASENCAT designed to consolidate and grow companies that are already up and running.
Who is it aimed at? Maresme companies less than 5 years old.
When? All year round.
Contact: Carmen Navas, cnavas@tecnocampus.cat
Workshops
What is it? Workshops for the acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary to lead entrepreneurial projects with greater guarantees of success (agile methodologies, online business models, social networks and others).
Who is it aimed at? Students of all degrees and courses and alumni who want to start a business.
When? At different times throughout the academic year.
Contact: Núria del Val Alabau, ndelval@tecnocampus.cat.
Twin TFG Entrepreneur
What is it? Do you want to do your final degree project with a student from another TecnoCampus department, developing an entrepreneurial idea together? This way, you will work on the same project from different perspectives, with the support of two tutors and the University Entrepreneurship area, and if you want to continue, you will have access to all the resources that we have at TecnoCampus for entrepreneurship (Pre-incubator, financing, mentoring, etc.). In addition, you will be able to present this Twin TFG to the university's interdepartmental TFG award.
Who is it aimed at? TFG students from any department at TecnoCampus.
When? In the months of July and September, depending on each grade.
Contact: Anahí Moyano, amoyano@tecnocampus.cat
Entrepreneurial Itinerary Certification
What is it? The Entrepreneurial Path Certification allows you to complement your undergraduate education by voluntarily participating in extracurricular activities, inside and outside the TecnoCampus, to acquire skills in entrepreneurship, innovation and intrapreneurship, through, among others, the resources of the Entrepreneurial Community.
Who is it aimed at? 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students of any degree at TecnoCampus who are interested in innovating, creating or transforming projects with a positive impact on the environment.
When? Registrations are open all year round. You can start whenever you want!
Contact: Màrian Buil mbuil@tecnocampus.cat · Dove Star epalomac@tecnocampus.cat · Miguel Gimenez mgimenez@tecnocampus.cat
TecnoChallenge
What is it? A non-stop weekend, solving real challenges of the TecnoCampus Entrepreneurial Community (University, Company and Startup challenges), with a multidisciplinary team and developing entrepreneurial and innovative skills. The winning solutions can be implemented from the Preincubator or directly on site with those responsible for the challenges.
Who is it aimed at? A company from the Park, a startup from the incubators and an area of the University, with innovative challenges that inspire our students.
When? First term.
Contact: Anahí Moyano, amoyano@tecnocampus.cat
Creatic Awards
What is it? They are a stimulus and an opportunity for the best innovative and/or technological business projects, and offer them financial, logistical and acceleration support. In particular, the TecnoCampus Creatic University Entrepreneurship Award is a recognition of the best entrepreneurial project worked on by undergraduate or master's students.
Who is it aimed at? All those people who want to start an entrepreneurial experience by creating their startup and/or business project.
When? Open Call October · Entrepreneurship Night Event November.
Contact: Núria del Val Alabau, ndelval@tecnocampus.cat
Antena TrenLab awards
What is it? They are born in the framework of collaboration between Renfe, Mataró City Council and the TecnoCampus Mataró-Maresme Foundation to promote territorial innovation in the field of sustainable mobility, linked to the railway sector. 3 entrepreneurial projects are chosen with cash prizes and a 6-month acceleration program, which includes the possibility of testing the solution in the Mataró-Maresme territory.
Who is it aimed at? Any startup, SME or micro-SME with an innovative, technological and sustainable project that has a minimum viable product and that meets the challenges of the awards
When? Open Call October · Night of Entrepreneurship event November
Contact: Arnau Cuatrecasas, acuatrecasas@tecnocampus.cat
Reimagine Textile Awards
What is it? They represent an exceptional opportunity for the best projects within the textile sector to have an innovative vision and provide a differentiated value proposition. This initiative recognizes and rewards the talent, creativity and innovation capacity of all those projects that seek to change the paradigm of the textile industry, offering them economic, logistical and acceleration support.
Who is it aimed at? Companies in Catalonia related to the textile sector and include innovative and/or technological components
When? Open Call June
Contact: Laura Accensi, laura.accensis@tecnocampus.cat
What is it? The tutoring service is a personalized space for all those students and alumni who want to know and learn more about the entrepreneurial resources of the Tecnocampus and/or an introduction to the world of startups or professional advice.
Who is it aimed at? To all students and alumni entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs of the Tecnocampus.
When? Make a reservation and request an appointment
Contact: Anahí Moyano, amoyano@tecnocampus.cat · David Rangil, drangil@tecnocampus.cat
PAE Point
What is it? TecnoCampus is part of the PAE network of CIRCE (Centro de Información y Red de Creación de Empresas), which depends on the Directorate General of Industry and Small and Medium Enterprises. At the PAE Point we will be able to carry out online the procedures for setting up and setting up certain legal forms that companies can adopt in Spain, such as: sole proprietorship (autonomous), limited liability companies, communities of property and civil societies.
Who is it aimed at? To all those people and/or students who have doubts about the legal constitution of a company and other related procedures.
When? Available throughout the academic year during TecnoCampus hours.
Contact: Núria del Val, ndelval@tecnocampus.cat.
Internships in your own company
What is it? Alternative to doing your curricular internship in your own company or startup.
Who is it aimed at? Students who have passed at least 50% of the credits of their degree, from the Department of Business, and who can prove 220 days since the entrepreneurial initiative (self-employed or company) was legally constituted on the last day of the closing of the academic record. They must present a certificate of working life, certification of tasks that must be in accordance with their degree, a copy of the last twelve installments of self-employment and, if applicable, a copy of the constitution of the project. They must prepare and approve a training project, a report of practices of their professional activity and complete an application for recognition of professional activity.
When? Resource available throughout the academic year.
Contact: Business Department: Lluís Codinas llcodinas@tecnocampus.cat
Business Classroom Project · Marketing
What is it? Program where students from various degrees work on real business challenges, designing marketing plans and campaigns under the supervision of faculty.
Who is it aimed at? To companies and start-ups with a clear business idea, who want to obtain innovative marketing solutions, visibility and connection with emerging talent.
When? There are calls for applications every quarter: October-December, January-March and April-June.
Contact: Vera Butkouskaya vbutkouskaya@tecnocampus.cat
Reempresa
What is it? It is a program that helps entrepreneurs take over existing companies and want to transfer the business.
Who is it aimed at? People who want to start a business without starting from scratch and companies or freelancers who want to sell their business.
When? Available throughout the academic year during TecnoCampus hours.
Contact: Carmen Navas, cnavas@tecnocampus.cat
Entrepreneurial Library
What is it? The Entrepreneurial Library has more than 250 books to inspire and learn about entrepreneurship and innovation. The collection includes biographies of entrepreneurs, startup stories, tools and guides for starting a business, money management, stress management, time management, and much more.
It is located on the ground floor of the Library in the TCM1 building and there is also a sample available in the Pre-Incubator in TCM2.
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Who is it aimed at? Students and alumni of TecnoCampus.
When? Available all year round.
Contact: Anahí Moyano, amoyano@tecnocampus.cat
What is it? In order to promote different entrepreneurial projects, and/or newly created companies or established companies, grants and funding lines are offered within the European and state framework. They are focused on different areas: Aid for R&D research; Digitization aid; Aid for labor recruitment; Aid to internationalization; Aid to the creation of companies; Specific grants by sector, among others.
Who is it aimed at? Student entrepreneurs and startups, according to each specific call.
When? Resources available all year.
Contact: Yolanda Fernandez, yfernandez@tecnocampus.cat.
Pre-Incubator
What is it? Space and free program for locating and supporting university entrepreneurship projects.
where is it 1 Plant, TCM2
Contact: David Rangil drangil@tecnocampus.cat.
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TCM2 and TCM3
What is it? Community of 120 companies and approximately 800 workers, with the aim of being able to host innovative companies and turn this stay into an environment suitable for business knowledge so that it is easy for them to grow.
Contact: Mariancela Valls mvallsm@tecnocampus.cat o parc@tecnocampus.cat
Entrepreneurial breakfasts and snacks
What is it? A dynamic space where entrepreneurial students and alumni meet to create community and get inspired, learn about the resources offered by the university, learn about business and intrapreneurial experiences, opportunities for matching and to grow abroad.
Who is it aimed at? To all students and entrepreneurial alumni of the TecnoCampus.
When? It is held on the last Monday of each month at the Business Lab, Floor 1, TCM1. We often visit the different incubators and entrepreneurial spaces of the university and the Park.
Contact: Anahí Moyano, amoyano@tecnocampus.cat
Virtual Entrepreneurial Community
What is it? Join the TecnoCampus Entrepreneurial Community on WhatsApp, where you will find topics of interest and organic content, intrapreneurial job offers, networking and matching spaces, event information and open calls for programs related to innovation, technology, financing and entrepreneurship.
Who is it aimed at? To all the entrepreneurial students and alumni of the TecnoCampus.
When? The entire academic year
Contact: Anahí Moyano, amoyano@tecnocampus.cat
COET TCM
What is it? COET is the committee that gives voice to entrepreneurial students within TecnoCampus. Through training, events and monthly activities, we promote a community of students who want to grow, share ideas and generate impact. The goal is to complement academic learning with real experiences that foster talent and entrepreneurial spirit within the university. In addition, the committee's technological development area promotes annual projects related to entrepreneurship designed to bring real value to the students.
Who is it aimed at? To all TecnoCampus students with entrepreneurial concerns, a desire to learn new things and be part of an active and collaborative community.
When? New members can join in October and January.
Contact: Judit Arderiu/Albert Rosich, coet.tcm.organitzacio@gmail.com
SOFiA
What is it? Non-profit project whose mission is to encourage people's critical thinking.
Who is it aimed at? It is mainly focused on young people between 18 and 30 years old, but is suitable for all adults who want to turn on the critical thinking switch.
When? Different times to join the organization and attend events throughout the year.
Contact: Manuel Mestres, mmestres@edu.tecnocampus.cat · Quim Casas, qcasas@edu.tecnocampus.cat
TecnoCampus Motorsports
What is it? Multidisciplinary team formed by TecnoCampus students participating in the international Formula Student competition. The project aims to design, build and compete with an electric single-seater, promoting practical learning in areas such as engineering, project management, marketing and business.
Who is it aimed at? To all TecnoCampus students of any degree interested in the world of motors, technology, innovation, engineering, entrepreneurship and teamwork. No previous experience is necessary, only commitment, motivation and a desire to learn.
When? Applications to join the team are usually opened at the beginning of each academic year (September-October). Occasional calls may also be made throughout the year depending on the needs of the team.
Contact: Ruben Fernandez, rfernandezc@edu.tecnocampus.cat
Afterwork Business Park
What is it? We energize the community through the event we call "Afterwork", which allows us, the entrepreneurs and workers of the park, to have a place to meet, relax and stop
Who is it aimed at? To all companies in the Business Park
When? It is held every Thursday from 18.00 in the TCM3 lobby
Contact: Mariancela Valls, mvallsm@tecnocampus.cat o parc@tecnocampus.cat
StartupMat
What is it? Entrepreneurial community aimed at educating, inspiring, connecting and internationalizing both entrepreneurs and those interested in the business world through monthly and free events held at the TecnoCampus, in addition to programs for startups, partners and online content.
Who is it aimed at? Students, entrepreneurs, startups and companies from the TecnoCampus Park. It is open to anyone who wants to sign up.
When? One Thursday a month, from 18.30 pm to 21 pm.
Contact: Jordi Bolet, jordi@startupmat.com
GoGlobal
What is it? Training program that consists of several (in)formative sessions so that you obtain the knowledge and tools necessary to start selling internationally; traditionally and through digital channels.
Who is it aimed at? The program is aimed at companies and/or self-employed people interested in carrying out an internationalization strategy and increasing sales in Maresme.
When? It is an annual program that usually opens calls in April-May and is available to all companies in the park and the Maresme region.
Contact: Maria Palet, mpalet@tecnocampus.cat
International Network of Entrepreneurial Universities
What is it? 9 Ibero-American universities (Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Peru and Chile), which share the same vision of responsible entrepreneurship, innovation and territorial development
Who is it aimed at? Intra students and alumni and entrepreneurs interested in connecting and growing in Latin America
When? The entire academic year
Contact: Anahí Moyano, amoyano@tecnocampus.cat
Start For Future (SFF)
What is it? European network of entrepreneurial universities and incubators for the development of startups and innovative and impactful solutions
Who is it aimed at? Students and alumni of the TecnoCampus and local startups. Language: English
When? Different phases open all year (cyclical)
Contact: Ester Bernadó, ebernado@tecnocampus.cat
Network of scientific and technological parks of Catalonia, XPCat
What is it? Association of 22 parks in Catalonia for the production, transfer, dissemination and use of knowledge, of which TecnoCampus is a partner. It integrates university research groups and centers, technology centers, business incubators, large companies with their associated R&D centers, companies focused on innovation and new knowledge-based companies.
Who is it aimed at? Startups and companies
When? Resource available all year
Association of technological parks of Spain, APTE
What is it? This association allows the Tecnocampus, together with other 58 parks located throughout Spain, to collaborate through the promotion and dissemination of the activity of science and technology parks, the renewal and diversification of productive activity, technological progress and development economic of the country
Who is it aimed at? Startups and companies
When? Resource available all year
Contact: parc@tecnocampus.cat
International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, IASP
What is it? A worldwide association, made up of 350 members from 78 countries, including Tecnocampus, and which forms the global network of science parks and innovation areas, to promote growth, internationalization and the effectiveness of its members' activities and companies they represent
Who is it aimed at? Startups and companies
When? Resource available all year
Contact: parc@tecnocampus.cat
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