A non-profit student organisation dedicated to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs in Barcelona. We bridge the gap between academia, startups, and industry — connecting ambitious students with the people and knowledge they need to start building.
To support driven students in kickstarting and nurturing 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.
To be the leading student entrepreneurship community in Barcelona and the go-to entry point into the city's startup ecosystem for ambitious students from all academic backgrounds.
These principles guide everything we do — from how we run events to how we welcome new members.
We encourage taking risks, sharing ideas before they're ready, and pursuing ambitious goals without waiting for the perfect moment.
Entrepreneurship belongs to everyone. We welcome students from all faculties, nationalities, and backgrounds. Diversity is our strength.
We constantly ask "what if?" and push our members to learn through doing — whether building a startup or organising an event.
We build genuine relationships. The best outcome of being a STARTie isn't a job or a startup — it's the people you meet and grow with.
We focus on creating real value — for our members, for our partners, and for Barcelona's broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Every member is empowered to take initiative, run projects, and own outcomes. We don't wait for permission to build things.
When you join START Barcelona, you join a department and work on real projects that drive the organisation forward.
Plans and executes all flagship and community events — from pitching nights to company visits and speaker sessions.
Builds relationships with startups, investors, and companies. Secures sponsorships and collaboration opportunities.
Manages social media, visual identity, and communications. Tells the story of START Barcelona to the world.
Keeps the organisation running — from logistics and finance to onboarding new members and internal processes.
Our board is a group of passionate students who lead START Barcelona's operations, strategy, and community every single day.
START Barcelona is one of 21 chapters of START Global — a worldwide network of student entrepreneurship communities founded in Europe. Being part of this network gives our members access to cross-chapter events, a global mentorship pool, and the opportunity to compete at world-class events like START Summit and START Hack in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Visit startglobal.orgOur winning teams get the chance to represent Barcelona at START Summit — Europe's largest student-run entrepreneurship conference with 6,000+ attendees — and START Hack, one of the continent's most prestigious hackathons, both held annually in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Applications open every semester. Check the link below for dates and how to apply.
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