Ports 4.0 to launch a new €12 million call for pre-commercial projects

The Ports 4.0 Fund has approved a new call for Pre-commercial Projects, opening in Q4 2026 with total funding of €12 million. The Port Authority of Valencia can act as a facilitating agent, supporting startups with their projects and helping them make the most of the opportunities offered by Ports 4.0.

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OpenTalks launches a new season with nine episodes on port and logistics innovation

After 20 published episodes, OpenTalks returns with a new season covering terminal digitalisation, investment in port startups, wave energy, the Valenciaport Hackathon, open innovation hubs and the resilience of international ports. You can also discover, or rewatch, the 20 previous episodes.

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Interview with Lucía Calabria: “The future of open innovation is connecting to transform”

In this interview, Lucía Calabria, Deputy Director of Entrepreneurship at València Innovation Capital, acknowledges that València’s innovation ecosystem is entering a stage of maturity. Read the full interview to discover her vision for the present and future of entrepreneurship in València.

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There's still time to join the 5G-DiGITs accelerator programme

Is your startup building 5G/B5G or green technology solutions?
5G-DiGITs is a transnational accelerator built around real challenges set by leading companies in the sector. Selected teams will develop their solutions and pitch them to industry at the Demo Day. Applications are open until 5 October, so don't miss out!

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Enter your startup in the VLC Startup Awards and compete for €60,000 in prizes

The 11th edition of the VLC Startup Awards is here. It is València's leading gala recognising the city's most innovative ventures. The event is organised by València Innovation Capital, in collaboration with Startup Valencia. This year, €60,000 in prizes. This is your chance to get noticed. Applications close on October, 25th.

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