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Barcelona's
Student
Founders.
Non-profit · Student-led · Barcelona

We are more than just a student organisation — we are your springboard into the world of entrepreneurship. Through events, workshops, and endless networking, we help you build ideas, find co-founders, and make connections that matter.

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START Barcelona community
Since 2022
Barcelona Chapter
About START Barcelona

A launchpad for the next generation of founders.

Our mission is to support driven students to kickstart and nurture their entrepreneurial careers — by integrating them into a thriving community, generating an environment for personal development, and providing access to the resources, connections, and inspiration they need to succeed.

We achieve this through events, hands-on workshops, startup visits, and discussions on business ideas and tech challenges. Part of START Global, Europe's largest student-run entrepreneurial initiative, with 21 chapters across 16 countries.

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Global chapters
500+
Network members
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What we do

Our flagship
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Road to START Summit
Pitching CompetitionAnnual
Road to START Summit

Our flagship pitching competition. Winners represent Barcelona at START Summit in St. Gallen in front of 6,000+ people from across Europe.

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Road to START Hack
HackathonAnnual
Road to START Hack

48-hour hackathon with partners like Microsoft & N26. Winners travel to St. Gallen to compete at START Hack with Europe's best hackers.

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Investor Night
Community Series
Investor Nights

Intimate evenings with VCs and angels sharing candid stories of risk, failure, and big bets. Past speakers from BCombinator, Enzo Ventures & more.

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Our pillars

What drives us forward.

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Connect

Bridging students with startups, investors, and industry leaders to create real opportunities and meaningful relationships in Barcelona's startup scene.

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Create

Turning ideas into real projects — from hackathons and pitching competitions to startup visits and LaunchLab workshops.

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Empower

Equipping members with the skills, mindset, and networks to thrive in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship.

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Inspire

Featuring founders, investors, and trailblazers sharing real stories of building, failing, and eventually succeeding.

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Grow Globally

21 chapters worldwide. START Global unlocks cross-chapter events, mentors, and opportunities across Europe and beyond.

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Belong

No background required. Just ambition. We welcome students from all disciplines who want to build something meaningful.

START Global

One of 21 chapters across the world.

Part of START Global — Europe's largest student-run entrepreneurial initiative. Our members connect with a worldwide community of innovators and get the chance to compete at START Summit and START Hack in St. Gallen.

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Take your first step
as an entrepreneur.

Applications open every semester. Students of all backgrounds are welcome — all you need is ambition and a drive to build things.

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