Startup School 26 Kickoff: The incubation program for early-stage startups
We have officially launched a new edition of our startup incubation program, developed in collaboration with INCIBE. After receiving more than 180 applications, we have selected 20 projects with enormous growth potential. The Kickoff, held at Digitaliza Madrid, marked the beginning of intense weeks of work, learning, and community building, and became the first major event of the year at Tetuan Valley.
Events for startups in Spain 2026
Throughout 2026, the startup ecosystem will be buzzing with must-attend events in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, Granada, and more, where startup founders, investors, and corporations will come together to share knowledge and generate opportunities. Find out about the must-attend events for startups in this blog ;)
Second Edition of ScaleUp School: An unforgettable conclusion to a program and a stage
The second edition of ScaleUp School with INCIBE closed with an unforgettable Demo Day, bringing together ten startups with traction, a first-rate jury, and a community that filled the Google for Startups Campus Madrid auditorium for the last time. For almost three months, the teams worked on mentoring and practical training, culminating in some very high-level pitches.
Google for Startups Campus Madrid: 10 years that shaped our journey
Tetuan Valley celebrates ten years of learning, community, and innovation at Google for Startups Campus Madrid. A decade of building programs, supporting entrepreneurs, and growing alongside a partner that has been key to the ecosystem. We look to the future with gratitude for everything we have experienced and with the same energy to continue promoting talent from our next space.
Cybersecurity for non-techies: What every startup needs to know from day 1
Cybersecurity is not just for big companies or technical teams. If you have a startup, protecting your data and those of your users is key from day one. In this article we tell you, step by step and without technicalities, what you should take into account to reduce risks from the beginning and how Tetuan Valley can help you incorporate cybersecurity in your growth.
7 Common Mistakes Startups Make When Scaling (and How to Avoid Them)
Scaling a startup may seem like the natural step after validating an idea, but it is not always done at the right time - or in the right way. In this article we compile 7 common mistakes that startups tend to make when scaling, based on everything we have observed during our trajectory in Tetuan Valley.
Can your startup collaborate with a big company? 5 Signs that indicate yes
Could your startup become the next partner of a large corporation? In this article we tell you the 5 signs that indicate that you are ready to take that step, and how Tetuan Valley accompanies businesses on this path through open innovation.
Sustainability with Purpose: What We Learned at Sustainability Movers 2025
At the Sustainability Movers 2025 event, organized by the Global Compact, it was reaffirmed that sustainability is not just a regulatory compliance, but a real growth strategy. In this article we share the main lessons learned and why we believe that sustainability will be one of the key factors of competitiveness in the coming years.
How to get investment for your startup: Real stories of founders and their rounds.
Raising investment is not just about raising money: it is about facing an emotional and strategic process that puts any founder to the test. In this blog, two Tetuan Valley alumni, Lucía Martínez (Breakevent) and Álvaro Ayllón (Maternify), share what they learned when closing their rounds, from common mistakes to key tips.
What is phantom share vesting? Practical guide for startups
Do you want to attract and retain talent without giving up real equity? In this blog we explain clearly what phantom shares are, how vesting works and when it can be the best option for your startup. With real examples and practical advice, this is a must-have guide if you are building an early-stage team.
The grand finale of Startup School 25: Inspiration, pitches, and community
We closed Startup School 25 with a Demo Day full of energy, ideas, and connections. Read this blog to find out which finalist startups presented their projects to an expert jury, what lessons we shared, the inspiring stories we heard, and how we celebrated the power of the entrepreneurial community together.