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VDS
VDS is one of Southern Europe's most prominent international tech events. Organized by Startup Valencia, VDS annually gathers the world's top startups along with the most influential corporates and investors at the unparalleled venue of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.
Under the theme 'Embracing evolution: Invest in the leaders of tomorrow' it will celebrate its seventh edition on October 23-24, examining how the current technological revolution is positively impacting society. VDS gives a voice to the brightest leaders within the global innovation & tech ecosystem.
Welcome to the Valencian tech & innovation ecosystem
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*Data from our Valencian Community Startup Observatory
Startup Valencia
Startup Valencia is a private non-profit organization that, since 2017, has represented startups in the Valencian Community and has driven the region’s innovative and technological ecosystem to transform it into an internationally renowned tech hub.
Why join Startup Valencia
Goal
Our goal is to increase the success of startups and scaleups, featuring a strong innovation and tech ecosystem that makes the entrepreneurial path easier. With over 3500 graduate engineers & developers per year, Valencia is the region of talent
Community
Take part in our community! Share experiences, get to know and connect with key players, network and feel represented. We work so that startups are heard by politicians and policymakers
Ecosystem
Be informed! This is crucial to succeed in the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of technology. Never miss an important application deadline or tech event and stay up to date with the latest news and insights about the Valencia startup ecosystem
Knowledge
Improve your knowledge and skills through workshops, keynotes and meetups by national and international industry and financial experts and startup veterans. Engage with funding from accelerators, business angels, investors & VCs
Our projects
Startup Valencia organizes and collaborates with different projects that give visibility to the different players that take active part in the innovative and tech entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Valencian Community.
