For Partners

Shape the
next
generation.

Partner with START Barcelona to connect with the most ambitious students in Barcelona's universities, access exceptional talent, and become part of the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

As a non-profit, we're committed to meaningful partnerships that create real value — for our community and for yours.

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Partnership event

500+
Global network members
5
Universities represented
80+
Attendees per flagship event
21
Chapters in the network
2
Flagship events per year

Why partner with us?

The value of a
START partnership.

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Access Top Student Talent

Our members are among the most motivated and entrepreneurially-minded students in Barcelona — ideal for internships, jobs, and project collaborations.

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Brand Visibility

Reach students across multiple universities through our events, social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), and the START Global network spanning 16 countries.

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Drive Innovation

Present real challenges at our hackathon and receive creative, original solutions from Barcelona's best student minds — past sponsors include Microsoft and N26.

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Global Network Access

Partnerships with START Barcelona give you visibility across 21 chapters in 16 countries and the broader START Global community of 500+ active members.

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Meaningful Engagement

Unlike advertising, our partnerships are built on substance — hosting events, sharing knowledge, and creating genuine value for ambitious students.

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Early Startup Pipeline

Get first access to the most promising student startups pitching at Road to START Summit — meet the founders before anyone else does.


How we work together

Partnership formats.

Every partnership is tailored. We work with you to design the right format for your goals and budget.

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01Hackathon Challenge Partner
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Bring a real-world challenge to our Road to START Hack. 80+ students spend 48 hours building solutions to your problem. You provide the challenge, mentors, and prizes. Past partners include Microsoft and N26.

02Speaker / Pitch Competition Jury
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Have an expert from your team speak at one of our events or serve as jury at Road to START Summit. A powerful way to build brand awareness and connect directly with student founders.

03Event Sponsorship
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Sponsor one of our flagship events and get prominent branding, a presence at the event, and promotion across our social channels before, during, and after. Ideal for direct visibility with our community.

04Company Visit / Workshop
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Host our members at your offices for a behind-the-scenes visit or a hands-on workshop. An authentic way to engage with student talent and showcase your culture to motivated students.

05Recruiting Partner
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Get early access to our member community for internship and job opportunities. START Barcelona members are pre-selected for ambition, initiative, and entrepreneurial mindset.


Who we've worked with

Past partners.

We've collaborated with startups, investors, corporations, and accelerators across Barcelona and beyond.

MicrosoftN26BCombinatorEnzo VenturesPlug and PlayBanco Sabadell VCRed BullDammMahou-San MiguelBarcelona Activa

Get in touch

Let's build
something
together.

Interested in partnering with START Barcelona? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and we'll respond within 48 hours.

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Location

Barcelona, Spain

Ready to partner?

Send us an email at contact@startbarcelona.com and tell us about your company and what kind of collaboration you have in mind. We'll get back to you within 48 hours to explore how we can work together.

Whether you want to sponsor an event, set a hackathon challenge, give a talk, or recruit from our community — we're open to creative proposals.

START Barcelona is a non-profit student organisation. Any funds raised through partnerships go directly towards running events and growing the community.