• Call Guidelines
• Annex I – Declaration of Responsibility
• Click the “REGISTRATION” button at the top of this page to submit your application.

Is your startup ready to take the next step at one of the world’s leading technology, investment and innovation events, bringing together more than 70,000 attendees and almost 2,000 investors?

València Innovation Capital is launching a public call to support the participation of up to 24 startups connected to Valencia’s innovation ecosystem at its Startup Island during Web Summit Lisbon 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to showcase your solution to an international audience, connect with investors, corporations and potential partners, build new strategic relationships and increase your startup’s visibility at one of the world’s most influential events for technology, entrepreneurship and investment.

Web Summit Lisbon 2026 will take place from 9 to 12 November 2026 at the Lisbon International Fair (FIL). The opening activities will be held on 9 November, while the exhibition area will be open on 10, 11 and 12 November.

València Innovation Capital’s Startup Island will feature eight 1.5-metre exhibit pods. Each selected startup will have access to one exhibit pod for one exhibition day through a rotating schedule, allowing up to 24 startups to participate over the three exhibition days.

What does this in-kind grant include?

• The use of an exhibit pod within València Innovation Capital’s Startup Island for one exhibition day.
• Event passes corresponding to the ALPHA, BETA or GROWTH category assigned by the Web Summit organisation.
• Inclusion of the startup in the branding and visibility elements associated with València Innovation Capital’s Startup Island.
• Access to the startup profile, digital networking tools and the services provided by Web Summit for the assigned category.

The estimated maximum value of the in-kind grant is €1,100 per startup.

ALPHA, BETA or GROWTH

Validated startups will be assigned by the Web Summit organisation to one of its participation categories (ALPHA, BETA or GROWTH) according to its own criteria, primarily based on the company’s stage of development and the level of funding it has secured.

Each category includes a specific set of benefits and services, such as networking tools and, where applicable, pitching opportunities, mentoring, investor meetings, masterclasses and dedicated networking spaces. The participation category, exhibition day and exhibit pod location will be determined by the Web Summit organisation.

Who can apply?

Startups may apply if they meet at least one of the following conditions:

• Their registered office is located within the municipality of Valencia or its metropolitan area.
• They have participated, between 1 January 2024 and the closing date for applications, in an incubation or acceleration programme delivered by an organisation based in València or its metropolitan area.

In addition, applicants must be developing solutions related to at least one of València Innovation Capital’s strategic priority areas: GovTech, AgriTech, Digital Health and Wellbeing, Semiconductors, Emergency Technologies, Security and Defence Tech, Immersive Technologies and Video Games, Urban Tech or Sustainable Tourism.

To be accepted by Web Summit, the startup must have its own software solution or connected hardware product, at least at the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage; have an active website that clearly showcases its product; be an independent company; employ fewer than 150 people; have been founded less than six years ago; and not already be registered as an exhibitor at the event. According to the organiser’s eligibility criteria, consultancy firms, agencies, software development companies, marketing or advertising agencies, public sector organisations and subsidiaries of larger organisations are not eligible to participate.

Applications meeting the eligibility requirements will be forwarded to the Web Summit organisation, which will carry out the final validation process and allocate the available places.

Submit Your Application

At the top of this page you will find access to the Call Guidelines and a link to download Annex I.

You can apply to join the València Innovation Capital Startup Island at Web Summit Lisbon 2026 by clicking the “REGISTRATION” button at the top right of the page.

The application period will open on the day following the publication of the call notice in the Official Gazette of the Province of Valencia (BOP Valencia) and will close on 6 September 2026.