This intensive three-day program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and professionals to experience firsthand the process of creating a startup. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas, form multidisciplinary teams, develop prototypes, and receive feedback from expert mentors.
Unlike other formats, Startup Weekend focuses on practical and collaborative learning. It is not about attending lectures, but about building a real project in a dynamic environment. Attendees typically include young people aged 18 to 30, university students, recent graduates, designers, and programmers, with no prior experience or preconceived ideas required.
The organization of the event in Granada is led by a local team deeply connected to the city's business and technological ecosystem. Among the organizers are Fran Cortés, CEO of Firmafy; Ángel Squembri, CEO of Squembri; Ángela Labrador, CMO of Grupo2000; Pedro García Manzano, co-founder of SegurosTech; Adrián Crovetto, CEO of Segurnube Zero Risk Correduría de Seguros S.L; Salvador Moret, manager at Qua Consultores; and Encarna Sánchez, commercial manager in Andalucía for Caramelos Cerdán.
“"A multidisciplinary team that drives this initiative with the aim of creating an entrepreneurial community in the city, fostering innovation, and offering real learning and professional connection opportunities in Granada."
Startup Weekend is an internationally recognized format, present in 160 countries and 1,800 cities, with over 500,000 participants. Its arrival in Granada represents a significant step towards strengthening local entrepreneurship, connecting young talent with mentors, technology sector professionals, and investors.
The event will feature professional mentors and judges from the startup ecosystem, including Carlos Calvo, CIO of Nazaries Intelligenia; Diego Gea, Open Innovation Director at Capgemini; Claudia Fuentes, CEO of T M Digital; Alejandro Rodriguez, Technical Director of eCommerce and SEO; Ester Murciano, Startup and Tech Companies Specialist; and Maribel Guerrero, Controller and CEO of Cualidade. The jury will include María José González, director of UGR Emprendedora; Ignacio Rodríguez, director of Alhambra Ventures; Ángeles Orantes-Zurita, a leading businesswoman from Grupo de restauración La Cueva and co-founder of Nazarí Ventures; and Javier Tallón, business angel and founder of JTsec.
Registrations are now open with special prices for early participants. For 44 euros, attendees will gain access to all three days of the event, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and the closing party. All information is available on the official channels and the website www.startupweekendgranada.com. The event is supported by the Granada City Council, Granada 2031, IQuantum, and companies committed to innovation and talent development such as Google for Startups, Firmafy, EIG, SIDN, Comvive, Squembri, Grupo2000, Hispacolex, Segurnube Zero Risk, and Qua Consultores.
