CARNET Start-ups & Venture Innovation Platform

Join the CARNET Mobility Innovation Ecosystem

Collaborate with leading industry, research and public partners to validate and scale mobility solutions in real-world environments.

Innovation needs more than exposure — it needs validation.

CARNET connects mobility startups with:
• Industrial partners seeking pilot-ready solutions
• Research teams providing technical depth
• Real-world environments for testing and validation
• Public stakeholders shaping urban transformation

We operate as a structured venture collaboration platform — not a directory, not an accelerator, not a brokerage — but a neutral innovation bridge.

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OUR ECOSYSTEM

Founding Members

Partners

What We Offer

Access to living labs
Pilot environments
Technical validation

Access living labs, testbeds and simulation environments to validate your solution in operational conditions.

Direct access to corporate partners
Structured pilot framework
Procurement pathways

Connect with corporate and public partners exploring pilot collaborations and procurement pathways.

Access to UPC researchers
Simulation environments
Digital twin integration

Collaborate with UPC research teams to strengthen technical credibility and accelerate product refinement.

Events (Ecosystem Day)
Showcase your technology at curated events such as Ecosystem Day and connect with investors and innovation leaders.:

- Investor exposure
- Industry networking

What we are looking for / Focus Areas

We welcome startups developing solutions in:

  • AI for mobility & traffic optimisation
  • Autonomous systems & robotics
  • Urban analytics & digital twins
  • Sustainable transport & electrification
  • Smart infrastructure & connectivity
  • Data-driven mobility platforms

Ideal profile:

  • TRL 5–9

  • Pilot-ready or seeking validation

  • Clear B2B or public-sector value proposition

  • Open to structured collaboration

We prioritise startups aligned with real industrial and urban challenges.

DATE

May 13th 2026 | 10:00am – 14:00pm CET

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AGENDA


Kickstart the day of innovation and networking. Grab your badge at the entrance, a warm welcome awaits!

We will set the stage for a day of inspiring ideas and collaboration opportunities by introducing CARNET and our Innovation Ecosystem.

Dive into the future of automotive and urban mobility, how innovation is fostered, promoting breakthroughs and nurturing strong relationships with start-ups.

A quick spotlight moment for all participating start-ups—get a sneak peek at the innovators shaping the future of mobility before they take the stage.

Network, caffeinate, and explore!

A selected group of highlighted start-ups will have the opportunity to pitch their solutions directly in front of the audience and the attending companies.

We've also prepared a showroom where the rest of the invited start-ups will be able to unveil their innovative solutions, poised to shape the future of mobility.

We will continue conversations and to connect over lunch. Forge new partnerships and collaborations in a relaxed setting, surrounded by fellow innovators and industry leaders.

LOCATION

CASA SEAT,
Passeig de Gràcia, 109
Barcelona

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How to participate

To be considered for the evaluation phase and a potential invitation to the event, please complete the registration form and confirm you will be able to attend in-person.

Apply by 13 April 2026 (EOD)

Register now →

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Need more details?

Contact person

Bartosz Wybraniec, Tech Scout
bartosz.wybraniec@upc.edu

PAST EDITIONS

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