Seed Startup - Valencia Innovation Capital

Programme

Seed Startup

Funding, mentoring and connections to help startups grow from day one.

About the programme

If you’re building a technology startup at the seed stage, this programme is designed to accelerate your growth.

The Valencia Innovation Capital Seed Acceleration Programme supports early-stage startups through an intensive incubation and acceleration journey that combines funding, specialised training, personalised mentoring and access to an extensive network of experts, companies and investors.

In addition to helping you develop your project, you’ll become part of an entrepreneurial community with access to the coworking facilities at La Harinera, the Valencia City Council’s hub for innovation and technology entrepreneurship.

The programme aims to accelerate high-potential startups while strengthening Valencia’s position as one of Europe’s leading innovation and entrepreneurship hubs.

Who is it for

The call is open to seed-stage startups developing innovative solutions with strong growth and scalability potential.

We are looking for projects addressing social, urban and environmental challenges through technology, particularly in areas such as:

Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability and the green transition
Health and wellbeing
Smart City and GovTech
Innovative and sustainable tourism
Gaming and creative industries
Diversity, talent and EdTech
Other technology-based solutions with a positive social impact

Selected startups will join Valencia Innovation Capital’s public incubation and acceleration programme at La Harinera, where they will receive expert support to validate their business model, develop their product, define their commercial strategy and prepare for investment.

What does the programme offer

The programme combines financial support with strategic guidance to help innovative startups scale successfully.

Selected startups will benefit from:

Grants of up to €25,000 to cover eligible operating expenses related to project development.
Access to workspace at La Harinera.
Training sessions covering business development, team building, strategy, marketing and finance.
One-to-one mentoring.
Access to networking activities and exclusive programme perks.

The call has a total budget of €600,000, reinforcing the Valencia City Council’s commitment to innovative entrepreneurship and the growth of high-impact technology companies.