Barcelona's University Ecosystem: Where Academic Excellence Meets Startup Ambition

Discover how Barcelona’s top universities are turning breakthrough science into real-world impact.

In this session, the rectors of the four public universities of Barcelona (UB, UAB, UPC & UPF) will present the Barcelona Knowledge Alliance (BKA), a joint initiative to transform the region into a global hub for science-based innovation and talent. Learn about their bold actions to foster deep tech startup creation, connect cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial ecosystems, and scale science for societal benefit. This is where academic excellence meets startup ambition.