This is the most important event in the South of Spain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The ninth edition of Alhambra Venture will be held at the Granada Conference Center on July 12-13. It is promoted by IDEAL and aims to reconnect talent and create synergies among the major players in the sector.
The 25 finalist startups have passed the Academy and are now ready to pitch their ideas in front of investors. The goal is to get financing to relaunch and expand their projects. They will also compete for a cash prize worth 3,000 euros as the ‘Most Innovative Startup’.
Although 13 provinces were chosen, more than half are Andalusian. However, there is representation from other provinces like Murcia, Tenerife or Madrid.
Alhambra Venture 2022 will be focusing on one thing. It is the number of successful startups who return to mentor the new finalists. Here are some highlights of the amazing journey and successes from the previous eight editions.
Alhambra Venture offers two programs: a main one and an alternate one that includes B2B meetings and workshops, as well as networking opportunities.
Granada will once again be the hub of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. After the limitations of the pandemic, attendees will once again be able face-to–face. This is a long-awaited moment. Alhambra Venture is back at 100% with a new program that includes workshops and activities for businesses.
All talks, roundtables and pitches will be streamed live on its own platform.
Two programs will be presented simultaneously over the course of the two-day event: the main and the alternate. The Palacio de Congresos auditorium will host the first. The alternative is in secondary rooms or enabled spaces, where workshops and networking activities can be combined. All this Tuesday 12: B2B meetings, mentoring sessions, and speed networking. On Wednesday, AcexHealth Health Accelerator will participate in a “Health Pitching Competition”, with Juan Jesus Velasco as an investor deck 101.
The presence of Wallbox, led by Jose Maria Tarrago, a Malaga entrepreneur, investor, and current president of MEDAC, stands out among the many big names who will be present on the main stage. Algorand, one the most important projects in blockchain technology, is also highlighted. Lorenzo de Leo will present “Developing projects under Algorand Blockchain” to the group of managers at Algorand Accelerator.
Jason E. Klein, On Grid Ventures LLC, arrives in Granada from the US. Juan Montoya (CEO Rokk3r) also arrives from the land of opportunities with a panel entitled, “Investing in Web3 Projects”.
It is worth noting Vicente Quesada, Sherry Ventures’ General Director, Jose Zudaire, RodolfoCarpintier speaking on “Entrepreneurship, Investing” and Esther Molina moderating a table with Marta Caparros (founder and CEO). From YouTOOProject: Emily Gonzalez-Cebrian, Froged, and Patricia Lopez, MyHixel. Tickets still available at the Alhambra Venture website
This will undoubtedly be the largest edition of Alhambra Venture, with more than 200 investors confirmed, 25 of which are from the USA, Israel and France. Among others. There are many big names on the list, including DAD, Sherry Ventures LLC and On Grid Ventures LLC.
More than 100 startups submitted their candidacy for this edition. However, only 25 of them have been selected as finalists.
The pitches will be held on Tuesday, July 12th, during the first day. ONiAd and Agrosingularity, Nivimu and Chargy, The Student Mobility. Wifly, FOSSA. BeAmbassador. And Agualytics will take place from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
In the afternoon, Oscillum and Embiofer Adwatch, BioDevices and Certified Payment System will be open. The closing ceremony will see the announcement of the winner and the awarding of the prizes.
The jury will award a cash prize worth 3,000 euros to the “Best Valued Startup”. This is a tradition. The jury will choose from the 25 finalists. Investors will also be able to choose the award for the “Most Investable Startup” in 2022 through a survey.
Alhambra Venture 2022 will also give sector prizes to the best startup that uses and optimizes Water.
The repitch is another great novelty 2022. There will also be a mention of the best six participants. It will be contested by Galgus and Naturcode, Galgus, Galgus, OWO, MOX, Checktobuild, MOX, Galgus and Galgus.
Participants can participate in the drawing to win a tablet by being part of the event. Participants will need to complete a survey, vote for the startup they believe will win, and then the contest will begin. The winner will be chosen at the closing ceremony.
Alhambra Venture 2022 is possible because of the support of IDEAL and sponsors, Huelva Provincial Council Enisa Garantia Cesur, Huelva Provincial Council Enisa, Garantia Cesur, Andalucia Emprende Ministry of Economy and Innovation Ministry of Economy and Innovation Ministry of Economy and Innovation Dayone Caixa, Granada City Council Gegsa Cajamar Stand by consultants, ufounders and Granada Chamber of Commerce
