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Three Catalan startups, awarded at South Summit Madrid 2026

Three Catalan startups, awarded at South Summit Madrid 2026
June 15, 2026
·       Based in Barcelona, Macadam has won the Consumer vertical, Mitiga has won the Climate Tech & Sustainability vertical and Secrets Vault has...

Mitiga, a startup that uses AI and supercomputing to mitigate the risks of climate change, winner of South Summit Madrid 2026

Mitiga, a startup that uses AI and supercomputing to mitigate the risks of climate change, winner of South Summit Madrid 2026
June 15, 2026
·       Based in Barcelona, this startup has created the EarthScan platform that, through the combination of supercomputing, Artificial Intelligence...

The Alcaste – Las Fuentes school in La Rioja, winner of the South Summit Madrid 2026 Kids Competition

The Alcaste – Las Fuentes school in La Rioja, winner of the South Summit Madrid 2026 Kids Competition
June 15, 2026
·      It is the second consecutive year that this school in La Rioja has emerged as the winner in this competition. On this occasion, it has done...

Two startups from Madrid awarded at South Summit Madrid 2026

Two startups from Madrid awarded at South Summit Madrid 2026
June 15, 2026
·       Altum Sequencing, which performs advanced blood tests to detect cancer relapses earlier and less invasively, has won the Health vertical,...

The startup Granter, winner of the Fintech & Insurtech vertical of South Summit Madrid 2026

The startup Granter, winner of the Fintech & Insurtech vertical of South Summit Madrid 2026
June 5, 2026
·       Coming from Portugal, it uses Artificial Intelligence to help companies locate and apply for subsidies and public aid quickly.

His Majesty King Felipe VI awards the Summit Southern Leadership Award to Luiza Helena Trajano, one of Latin America's most influential businesswomen

His Majesty King Felipe VI awards the Summit Southern Leadership Award to Luiza Helena Trajano, one of Latin America's most influential businesswomen
June 5, 2026
The award ceremony took place on the second day of South Summit Madrid 2026, an event co-organized by IE University. María Benjumea, president and...

South Summit boosts the European debate on technological competitiveness, AI and digital sovereignty

South Summit boosts the European debate on technological competitiveness, AI and digital sovereignty
June 5, 2026
·       During the second day of the meeting, the urgency of regulating Artificial Intelligence and the role of Europe vis-à-vis the United States...

AI Goes From Tool To Infrastructure: South Summit Analyzes Its Impact On Health, Education, Mobility And Robotics

AI Goes From Tool To Infrastructure: South Summit Analyzes Its Impact On Health, Education, Mobility And Robotics
June 5, 2026
·       The second day of South Summit Madrid 2026 brought together international leaders in innovation to analyse how the convergence between...

South Summit Champions AI as an Opportunity in Its 15th Edition and Calls for a More Competitive Europe

South Summit Champions AI as an Opportunity in Its 15th Edition and Calls for a More Competitive Europe
June 3, 2026
• Spain’s Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Administration, **Óscar López**, opened the 15th edition of South Summit, stating: *“The...

Enrico Letta, Former Italian Prime Minister, at South Summit Madrid 2026: "completing the single market is essential for European startups to grow and compete globally"

Enrico Letta, Former Italian Prime Minister, at South Summit Madrid 2026: "completing the single market is essential for European startups to grow and compete globally"
June 3, 2026
• Europe, technological sovereignty and Artificial Intelligence are the focus of the first day of South Summit Madrid 2026 with several debates...

Sebastian Thrun, founder of Google X, says at South Summit that "leadership in physical AI will depend on software and not hardware"

Sebastian Thrun, founder of Google X, says at South Summit that "leadership in physical AI will depend on software and not hardware"
June 3, 2026
• "The key is not to protect yourself from this transformation, but to learn how to take advantage of it and be at the forefront of the wave of...

NATO, Airbus, Hispasat, the Ministry of Defence and international startups and funds discuss the future of European defence technology at South Summit 2026

NATO, Airbus, Hispasat, the Ministry of Defence and international startups and funds discuss the future of European defence technology at South Summit 2026
June 3, 2026
• "What the wars in Ukraine and Iran have shown us is that technological adaptation is not an abstract term, but a necessity," said Jyoti...

South Summit Madrid 2026 to Welcome His Majesty King Felipe VI at the Leading International Gathering for AI and Entrepreneurship

South Summit Madrid 2026 to Welcome His Majesty King Felipe VI at the Leading International Gathering for AI and Entrepreneurship
June 3, 2026
During his visit, His Majesty the King will learn firsthand about the projects developed by the finalist startups, meet with investors to discuss...

AI now captures 61% of global VC investment

AI now captures 61% of global VC investment
May 11, 2026
The US and Canada account for 65% of global startup investment, while Europe is accelerating its commitment to AI with a focus on healthcare...

Kim Perell, una de las voces más autorizadas del ecosistema startup y referente de Silicon Valley, llega a España con South Summit Madrid 2026 

Kim Perell, una de las voces más autorizadas del ecosistema startup y referente de Silicon Valley, llega a España con South Summit Madrid 2026 
April 11, 2026