PEIC 2026: Call for Startups is Open to Join the Port Entrepreneurship International Congress
Opentop has officially opened the call for startups to take part in PEIC 2026, the international reference congress in port entrepreneurship and innovation, taking place in Valencia, Spain, on October 20–21.
Up to eighteen startups will be selected to join a unique event for visibility, growth, and networking, connecting with port authorities, corporations, and venture capital investors from around the world.
9 International Startups Selected for the 6th Valenciaport Hackathon
Opentop has revealed the nine international startups (from Spain, Singapore, Norway and the Netherlands) selected to take part in the 6th Valenciaport Hackathon, taking place on 30 June and 1 July.
Chosen from more than 40 applications, the startups will spend two days co-creating pilot solutions with three challenger companies (Hitachi Energy, VPI Logística and the Innovation Committee of Valenciaport) tackling energy management, smart access and mobility, and disruption response. Winners will receive cash prizes (€6,000 first prize and €3,000 second prize, awarded by Fundación Juan Arizo Serrulla) and access toPEIC.
Opentop boosts global open innovation on Halifax visit with PIN
Opentop recently traveled to Halifax, Canada, to push its open innovation agenda forward, scout international opportunities, and deepen its connections within the Port Innovators Network (PIN). The visit brought together fellow PIN members Port Esbjerg and the Port of San Diego, with The PIER (Port of Halifax) acting as host.
Over a few packed days, the team toured The Pier's facilities, connected with fellow PIN members, and took the stage as a speaker at the Home-2-Overseas Conference. The trip wrapped up with a visit to COVE Demoday, a showcase of cutting-edge marine and dual-use technologies in action.
The CMA CGM Startup Awards are open. This is your chance to pitch your solution directly to a global leader in supply chain, collaborate with industry experts, and unlock the opportunity for global deployment of your technology.
Don't miss your moment to apply and be part of the next wave of innovation. Apply before August 7th.
Valencia Startups: Municipal Funding for Your Investment
The València City Council's Entrepreneurship Service has opened its 2026 Municipal Investment Grant for Entrepreneurship, offering up to €2,500 covering 100% of eligible investment costs for freelancers and small businesses based in the municipality of València.
Want to know what it takes to build a startup that's transforming the logistics sector? In this edition of Meet the Ecosystem, we sit down with José Manuel Juan, CEO of Gandolapp to talk about their journey, the challenges of innovating in logistics, and what's next for their solution.
Don't miss this inspiring conversation. Read the full interview now and discover the people driving innovation in our ecosystem.
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