Summer is here and Barcelona is heading into the annual break with locals leaving the city before tourists arrive en-masse. Of course, the startup and tech scene never sleeps, but most of us use this slow period to catch up with less urgent stuff and to prepare for second half of the year. If you're watching the August clock tick by like us, pull out your planner and map … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup News July 23 2018 – Barcinno
Hello and happy Monday, we hope you had a great weekend! There’s a surge in activity before we head into summer holiday season - Glovo made waves last week when they announced $134M funding round and US-based AttackIQ is on a hiring spree in Barcelona! FlossBCN Launch Join in the official kick-off of FlossBCN this Tuesday to help grow the free software … [Read more...]
The Lowdown On Sónar +D: 5 Startups Making Waves in Creative Technology
Last month, Barcelona hosted the 25th edition of one of Europe’s leading festivals, Sónar. Alongside spellbinding sets from LCD Soundsystem, Bonobo, Diplo and Gorillaz, the forward-thinking festival also hosts a three-day symposium dedicated to technology, creativity and business, Sónar +D. The symposium brings together world leaders in creative innovation, and offers startups … [Read more...]
The Transformation That Barcelona Had Undergone To Become A Smart City
Like much of the rest of the world, Europe is facing a number of major transformations in several social areas driven by factors including climate and demography. The public sector is facing huge demands due to these challenges in many areas of its responsibility, like environmental protection, healthcare, elder care, and education. A huge element of digitalization, new … [Read more...]
12 Stunning Tech, Research & Innovation Hubs In Barcelona
Not only does Barcelona host leading European universities such EADA, ESADE and IESE, but it’s also becoming one of the biggest tech hubs in Europe - bringing together successful researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs from all over the world. Walking around Barcelona, you’ll spot many stunning pieces of modern architecture as well as some breath-taking Gaudí … [Read more...]
The 2018 Barcelona Startup City Seminar Unites Barcelona’s Startup Ecosystem
As Barcinno faithful already know, Barcelona is one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world and it’s not slowing down. In fact, according to the latest study by EU-Startups, the Catalan capital is ranked within the top 5 of Europe’s best startup hubs. Moreover, the Global Cities Investment Monitor 2017 distinguishes the region as the 10th best urban area for … [Read more...]
Barcelona’s Thriving MusicTech Scene
Recent years have seen the powerful convergence of music and technology. Innovators are developing technology to look for new ways music can be created and performed live. Startups seek solutions that eradicate pain points for artists. The digital age is opening new ways for audiences to interact with their favourite artists. This marriage of music and tech hasn’t been the … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup Restb.ai Wins €1.7M In Funding Through EU Horizon 2020
Restb.ai, a startup from Barcelona that provides image recognition for real estate, wins the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot, which is part of the Horizon 2020 programme, and lands a €1.7M investment. In a very strong competition, Restb.ai has been selected out of 1,658 proposals to be crowned as one of the 64 final winners. As a result, Restb.ai … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup News May 28 2018 – Barcinno
Hello and happy Monday, we hope you had a great weekend! Looks like Barcelona’s taking another step in the right direction this week with tech giant Microsoft announcing plans to set up their Quantum Labs here, digital VC fund OneRagtime opening an office in our vibrant city, and Barcelona Tech City also announcing a new space for blockchain … [Read more...]
Why “Coworking” Won’t Exist In 15 Years
Over the next few years, the concept of coworking will become so ubiquitous that the word “cowork” may no longer exist. In 2033, when Freddie from HR at Deloitte says he's going to the office, what he will be referring to is a coworking but there's no need to say that, everyone already knows. Of course 'the office' he refers to is a communal and shared workspace with well-being … [Read more...]