The call for startups to take part in PEIC 2026 is now closed, and our evaluation committee is reviewing all applications. It hasn't been an easy task; we received an outstanding number of applications, and the quality of the solutions submitted has made the selection process even more challenging.
We'll be reaching out to the selected startups soon, so stay tuned! In the meantime, save the date: October 20-21, 2026.
For more information on PEIC and the PEIC Resilience Forum, check it out here.
6th Valenciaport Hackathon brings together international startups to co-create Port innovation
The 6th Valenciaport Hackathon took place on 30 June and 1 July, bringing together 9 international startups to co-create solutions alongside Hitachi Energy, VPI Logística, and the Valenciaport Cluster Innovation Committee.
After two intense days of collaboration, technical visits, and pitching, the winners were announced: first prize went to Urban Alert, second prize to Marina Chain, and the Audience Award to Synnect.
Interview with José María Villegas, Co-founder of UrbanAlert, Winner of the First Prize at the 6 Valenciaport Hackathon
“A Real Need, Not Just an Idea":
José María Villegas, co-founder of UrbanAlert, First Prize winner at the 6 Valenciaport Hackathon for Startups, shared with us what the award really means. how two intense days of co-creation with the Valenciaport Cluster Innovation Committee reshaped his solution, and why he believes the true value of the hackathon goes far beyond the trophy.
Interview with Jon Jie, Co-founder of MarinaChain. 2nd prize 6 Valenciaport Hackathon, sponsored by Fundación Juan Arizo Serrulla
"Valenciaport Hackathon, a genuine opportunity to co-create"Jon Jie, Chief Operations of MarinaChain, took Second Prize at the 6 Valenciaport Hackathon, sponsored by Fundación Juan Arizo Serrulla. In this interview, he tells us what the recognition means for his startup and how the hackathon helped sharpen MarinaChain's approach to disruption response.
Opportunity for Startups working on urban resilience
City Resilience Hack lands in Tallinn on 24-25 September 2026 to build pilot-ready solutions for cities facing today's toughest challenges: from crisis communication to critical infrastructure to citizen engagement.
Organised by the City of Tallinn and Tehnopol as part of Estonian Defence Week, in collaboration with partner cities Valencia, Helsinki, Dnipro, and Lviv, the hackathon offers a €75,000 prize fund plus the chance to pilot your solution directly with participating cities and join Tehnopol's acceleration programme.
Nealis Innovation Challenge: startups to solve urban challenges
If you're a startup working on deployable, ready-to-use digital twins or automatic gas-leak detection for smarter, safer infrastructure: this one's for you.
Nealis Tech, backed by València Innovation Capital, has launched its first open innovation call, looking for startups to co-create real solutions. Selected startups will validate their technology in Nealis' real environments and Valencia's urban sandbox, with the chance for long-term collaboration. Applications run through September, with up to 3 finalists shortlisted and a Demo Day in November to pick the winning startup.
