Carve Startup Labs, in partnership with the Catalan Trade & Investment Board (Government of Catalonia), is inviting applications for the Soft Landing Program to Barcelona, Spain aligned with Smart City Expo World Congress 2026—one of the world’s leading platforms on urban innovation.

🗓️ Program Dates: November 2–6, 2026
📍 Location: Barcelona, Spain

The program is particularly relevant for startups working across sectors such as: smart cities, mobility & logistics, climate tech & sustainability, energy, AI & IoT for infrastructure, proptech & urban development, water management, and public systems.

What the program includes:

• Participation in Smart City Expo World Congress (Nov 3–5)
• Pre-congress ecosystem immersion across Barcelona (Nov 2)
• Visits to key institutions such as Barcelona Activa, Port of Barcelona, and leading innovation centers
• Curated meetings with ecosystem stakeholders, clusters, and public sector bodies
• Access to the Catalonia Pavilion and networking engagements
• Post-congress visits to research and innovation centers (Nov 6)
• Insights into the regional innovation landscape, R&D ecosystem, and market entry pathways

The focus is to help startups understand how the Barcelona ecosystem operates and explore opportunities for collaboration, pilots, and market entry.

For more details and the detailed program agenda, please feel free to reach out to info@carvestartuplabs.com.