If you asked a linguist what language to learn 10 years ago he might have said Chinese, Spanish or Arabic, but today that's all changing. Due to our digitalized world increasingly intertwined with rapidly advancing technology, the most effective way to truly communicate as broadly as possible is through the ability to both understand and write code. HTML, CSS, Javascript, … [Read more...]
Barcelona Startup Job: Visca Web (Marcadores.com)
Company: Marcadores.com Area: Media/Internet Location: Barcelona Job type: Engineer Job description: Android Developer - Real-time sports data app (Marcadores.com) The development of the first version of the application has been carried out by an external partner and is nearing completion. We want to bring the next steps of our mobile development in-house and we are … [Read more...]
Barcelona CleanTech Camp Calls for Startups
Barcelona is yet again striving to make the city smarter and cleaner with the use of technology, this time with the launch of a CleanTech Camp to support ideas, entrepreneurs and startups that work within the field of clean energy and sustainable cities. So if you have an idea or a startup making the world a greener place, this might be your chance. The camp is a … [Read more...]
Wayra Accelerator Calls For New Startups In Barcelona
There's yet another chance to grow you startup in hyper speed together with Wayra, Telefónica's (Telefonica Open Future_) accelerator here in Barcelona. The program has a special emphasis on IT-based projects based on the Internet of Things, Cloud technology, network infrastructure and Big Data The deadline to apply is 8th of May. Wayra's director Julian Vinué … [Read more...]
10 Barcelona Startup Experts That You Should Be Following On Twitter
It can be hard stay on what's happening in Barcelona's startup ecosystem, especially if you're new in town or your Spanish is not that good yet. That's why we've gathered the key people to follow on Twitter that (often) tweets in English, so you can stay on top of things at all times: Adriana Freitas @adrianafreitas : must have a time machine. At least it seems … [Read more...]
Datumize Closed A Round Of €1 Million – And Kampoos Got Crowdfunded
Datumize, the Barcelona startup that helps company analyze and process 99 percent of their dark operating data, recently closed a round of €1 million. The round was led by Inveready, and was participated by Caixa Capital Risc and other private investors. It's around a year since Datumize went through the Startupbootcamp IoT and Data program in Barcelona, and they've come … [Read more...]
Reimaging Barcelona Through Technology
Reimaging Barcelona Through Technology The travel apps that are ripping up the rule book Change in the travel industry is often vivid in retrospect, imperceptible in the moment. Mass tourism in the late 20th and early 21st century can be loosely grouped into three main periods: discovery, familiarity, and now boredom. Barcelona is heading towards the … [Read more...]
Check Out This Week’s Hottest Startup Jobs In Barcelona
There are tons of interesting jobs in the Barcelona startup ecosystem. That's why every week we want to feature the three different jobs in our own database, to inspire you to get in touch with the companies in need for fresh talent. XING Spain is growing and we need a talented Ruby Backend Developer! You may or may not now Xing, but you probably should! It's a … [Read more...]
Will Barcelona-Based Verse Be The Whatsapp Of Transactions?
As the banking industry is undergoing dramatic changes, and new Fintech and banking startups is providing us with smarter and better solutions every month, three young founders from Barcelona are doing their part by making transactions as easy as it could be. Verse is a free real time payment app that lets you send and receive money from your friends through the app, no … [Read more...]
Belron & L Marks Are Seeking Startups From Spain To Join Their UK Accelerator
Global auto and glass expert Belron, together with the startup investment fund L Marks, is launching a new UK accelerator program called Drive. The globally-oriented program is designed to validate innovative new business models in international markets. Each startup chosen for the Drive Accelerator will be partnered directly with one of Belron's participating countries - USA, … [Read more...]