Applications Open for 2026
What is the Entrepreneurship Award?
This is the final stage of our Entrepreneurship Path.
By taking part in this award, you will gain the boost your business idea needs, as you will benefit from the international visibility and recognition that will help you take your project to the next level. In addition, you will compete with the other finalists for a cash prize to invest in accelerating the growth of your company.
The Careers Services department is organising this 3rd edition of the Entrepreneurship Award, an event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, venture capital firms and, more broadly, the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem of the School and its partner schools.
With the participation of:
Who can participate?
Applications for the 2026 Entrepreneurship Award are open exclusively to current students and alumni of the School, as well as of our partner schools INESDI Business Techschool and ESDESIGN Barcelona School of Design, who have a project that stands out for its innovative capacity and growth potential.
Applications must be submitted exclusively online and in accordance with the instructions set out in the terms and conditions. The project submission period opens on 18 February 2026 at 15:00 CET and closes on 18 May 2026 at 15:00 CEST.
Projects submitted outside this period, as well as those that do not meet the requirements established in the terms and conditions, will not be taken into consideration.
Evaluation Criteria
Market viability
Ability and potential to be economically and commercially profitable in order to remain in the market for the long term.
Technological Innovation
Using technology to better meet user needs, as well as to optimise processes, reduce costs, and generally improve operational efficiency.
Social Impact
Using technology to better meet user needs, as well as to optimise processes, reduce costs, and generally improve operational efficiency.
Sustainability
Balancing economic growth with respect for the environment and social responsibility, ensuring ethical and impact-conscious operations.
Jury
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Marta Grañó
Lecturer in Entrepreneurial Initiative on the EMBA programme | Author of "Create Your Own Company".
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Simón Lee
Founder and Managing Partner of Peninsula-Corporate Innovation | Founder of GameBCN | Lecturer and trainer
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Urs Rothmayr
Co-Founder of COREangels Barcelona & Firstech Ventures |
Venture Partner at Match-Maker Ventures -
Xavier Olivares
Director of the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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