Budget

5000 euro prize

Key dates and deadline

July 21 Applications opens September 4 Applications closes Between September 7 and 11 Submissions will be evaluated September 22 Tech Catalyst Romania Event October 6-8 Glovo StartUp Campus 2026 in Barcelona

Details

The winning startup will receive a €5,000 prize, and two representatives of the team will participate in StartUp Campus 2026, taking place from 6 to 8 October at Glovo’s headquarters, Yellow Park, in Barcelona. StartUp Campus is Glovo’s international entrepreneurship programme, bringing together the most promising startups from the markets where the company operates for three days of mentoring, masterclasses, networking with investors and industry experts, and direct access to Glovo’s leadership team. Benefits for startups • You gain visibility in the local innovation ecosystem • You present your solution in front of a jury of experts • You connect with representatives from technology, startups, public administration and digital innovation • You take part in StartUp Campus Barcelona — three days of mentoring, masterclasses, networking with investors and industry experts, and meetings with Glovo's leadership team

Eligibility

Romanian startups can apply if they: • have a product or service already launched on the market; • generate revenue; • have a consolidated team of approximately 5–50 employees; • are in maturity stages such as Late Seed or Series A; • develop solutions relevant to cities, urban services, mobility, logistics, AI, fintech, foodtech, sustainability or other areas with an impact on urban life.

Additional information

How to apply?

https://citicluster.upb.ro/tech-catalyst-2026/