Are you ready for a journey into the heart of innovation and entrepreneurship? Step right up as VDS, in collaboration with Startup Valencia, invites the world’s most visionary startups to showcase their groundbreaking projects at the eighth international startup competition in Valencia.
Picture this — the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia buzzing with excitement on October 22–23, as over 12,000 professionals from 120 countries and 800 investors gather to witness the magic unfold. It’s a melting pot of creativity, ambition, and sheer brilliance where startups have the chance to shine on a global stage.
Opening Doors to Innovation
The VDS Startup Competition is not just any contest; it’s a gateway to opportunity and recognition. This prestigious event is all about celebrating disruptive ideas that have the power to shape our future. Whether you’re a tech startup carving your path from scratch or a growing enterprise looking to make your mark, there’s a place for you at VDS.
A Platform for Every Vision
Dive into two distinct tracks tailored to meet the diverse needs of startups. The Early Stage track beckons self-funded or Series A startups founded between 2020 and 2025, while the Growth Stage track is designed for those between Series A and C founded from 2010 onwards. It’s all about bridging dreams with reality and offering a launchpad for success.
The Quest for Excellence
Aspiring participants can choose up to two subcategories aligning with their sector focus within five verticals: Digital Transformation & Business Solutions, Consumer Technologies & Services, Social Impact & Sustainability, Media & Entertainment, and Deep Tech & Emerging Technologies. The spotlight awaits those who dare to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible.
A Journey Towards Victory
With applications open until June 27, 2025, aspiring contenders are gearing up for an exhilarating ride. Imagine being among the esteemed fifty semi-finalists notified in early July or one of the ten finalists vying for glory on VDS 2025’s main stage. For two exceptional startups crowned winners, it’s not just about accolades but also securing an exhibition space at the next edition of VDS.
Expert Insights Into Innovation
Juan Luis Hortelano, President of Startup Valencia shares his vision saying: “The VDS Startup Competition is much more than a contest… We want Valencia to play an active role in the global growth of tech entrepreneurship.” His words resonate deeply as each edition surpasses expectations by fostering connections that transcend borders and ignite progress.
VDS 2025: Where Ideas Flourish
Get ready for an experience like never before! As VDS unveils its theme ‘Symbiosis’, we embark on a journey exploring how collaboration fuels transformative impact. Inspired by solidarity post-Valencia floods in October 2024, this year’s focus extends towards resilience through technology-driven solutions that hold promise even amidst natural disasters.
Venture into realms of deep tech marvels encompassing artificial intelligence, machine learning cybersecurity alongside virtual reality experiences that redefine our interactions with reality itself. From quantum computing mysteries to nano-innovations reshaping tomorrow – it’s all here at VDS!
Anchoring sustainability challenges alongside visions of future cities beckon us towards consumer tech innovations revolutionizing how we live our daily lives. Talent acquisition strategies intertwined with health advancements offer glimpses into tomorrow’s society crafted by today’s technological wonders.
About VDS: Pioneering Tech Frontiers
Step into Europe’s tech haven – welcome to VDS! An epicenter curated by Startup Valencia since its inception in 2018 has transformed Valencia into a beacon attracting global leaders across industries along with top-notch startups poised for greatness.
Each edition transcends boundaries breaking records galore! With over €250 billion private capital under management from investors globally converging upon this hotspot – it spells nothing short of pure innovation magic unfolding.
Rub shoulders with industry stalwarts including luminaries such as Steve Chen (Co-founder YouTube), Randi Zuckerberg (Founder CEO Zuckerberg Media HUG), Juan Antonio Samaranch (Vice President International Olympic Committee), Constantijn van Oranje (Prince Netherlands Special Envoy Techleap) Diana Morant (Spanish Minister Science Innovation Universities) amongst other luminaries.
Discover Startup Valencia – nurturing Spain’s largest entrepreneurial community boasting over 35k members united by passion fueling growth ventures together transforming economies positively sustainably
So come forth brave innovators seize your moment at VDS because here dreams truly take flight!
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