Driving technology to serve people
At Mobile World Capital Barcelona we promote the digital development of society through the humanistic use of technology to build a more inclusive, equitable and, therefore, more sustainable future.
The Deep Tech Spin-off Ecosystem presentation
The Spanish spin-off ecosystem is flourishing, with 1,210 deep tech companies that employ 12,200 highly qualified professionals. These are among the key findings of the report The Deep Tech Spin-off Ecosystem in Spain, commissioned by Mobile World Capital Barcelona in collaboration with Deloitte. The report analyses the impact of companies born from university and research centre technologies in Spain.
Recorda el futur
Mobile World Capital Barcelona and the Generalitat de Catalunya present the ‘Recorda el futur’ experience, launched at MWC Barcelona 2024, at the Palau Robert. The immersive exhibition pays tribute to the industry that has positioned Barcelona as a global benchmark, highlighting how the advances of the past are the basis for future revolutions.
Past, present and future, hand in hand!
Digital Talent Overview 2024 presentation
Do you want to know the latest trends in digital talent? In that case, you should not miss the sixth edition of the Digital Talent Overview, where we will exclusively present the annual report of Mobile World Capital Barcelona that collects the evolution of digital talent in Europe, Catalonia and Barcelona.
Tech Transfer Community Day
The Tech Transfer Community Day is the perfect opportunity to connect with professionals from the deep tech ecosystem, exchange ideas and forge new relationships. Join us for an unforgettable day where entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, corporations, scientists, members of the OTRIs and alumni come together to share experiences and projects.
Deep Tech Alliance Summit
Deep Tech Alliance is an alliance of Europe’s leading entrepreneurship hubs. This event is a unique opportunity to meet and network with partners and peers from across Europe.
It’s not who we are, it’s what we do
Mobile World Capital Barcelona wants to be a global reference to build a more sustainable future through the humanistic use of technology. The Foundation maximizes MWC’s legacy by promoting initiatives in the fields of technology transfer, promotion of digital talent, development of innovative technological projects to impact society and the generation and distribution of knowledge.
Technology Transfer
We support scientific and deep tech projects in their transition from the lab to the market, through our own technology transfer methodology. We occupy a unique space in Europe within the ecosystem of initiatives to help and support the creation of scientific spin-offs.
Tech4Good
We promote projects that are based on digital technologies and have the vocation to improve society and industrial processes. With this objective in mind, a methodology based on these four main areas of work is applied: Lab, Digital Services, Engagement with Civil Society and Observatory.
Digital Talent
We promote economic development through the generation of new digital talent, fostering training in digital skills, the reskilling of professionals and the attraction and recruitment of new talent with the aim of positioning Barcelona as a capital of digital talent.
MWCapital in numbers
Impulse
+300
high-potential local and European companies boosted
Development
+30
pilot projects in key fields such as healthcare, social assistance, retail or urban planning
Alliances
+500
agreements with institutions with recognized global and local stakeholders
Training
+1500
jobs created in the field of IT and the preparation and publication of up to 50 reports.
In order to amplify the impact of MWC and bring it closer to citizens and the business sector, we developed multiple activities aimed at highlighting our ecosystem on the world stage and attracting investment through various channels and formats.
Stand at MWC Barcelona
In the recent edition of MWC Barcelona 2024, MWCapital united the history and innovative tradition of Barcelona with the present and the future, putting people and sustainability at the center.
Stand at 4YFN
MWCapital has its own stand at this event, where it exhibits all its Tech Transfer projects and gives visibility to the startups created during the last year thanks to its Venture Building program specialized in deeptech and the partnership with the European Innovation Council.
Talent Arena
Mobile World Capital Barcelona drives Talent Arena, an event dedicated to digital talent. Talent Arena, a co-located event with MWC Barcelona, brings together developers, leading tech companies, and educational institutions to foster learning, networking, and professional growth in the digital field.
Beat Barcelona
BEAT BARCELONA is the official afterwork of MWC Barcelona, a multi-sensory experience that combines art, design, technology, music and gastronomy, with the participation of acclaimed local and international pioneers, which seeks to offer moments to socialize and strengthen the relationships that are forged during MWC Barcelona.
Mobile Lunch
An exclusive meeting point for companies and organizations of the digital ecosystem that we celebrate within the framework of MWC Barcelona.
Jump2digital
The benchmark event for digital talent in the city of Barcelona aims to bring the digital sector and new digital professions closer to the professionals of the future.
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