Young founders collaborating at a startup campus
Startup accelerator · Spain

Your idea can
start here.

STARTES helps young founders and early-stage teams turn a strong idea into a company ready to grow from Spain to the world.

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01 — STARTES

New talent.
Real ambition.

Not every startup needs the same things. STARTES creates clear pathways, hands-on support, and measurable goals for every stage.

Less theory. More customer insight, better decisions, and a network that opens opportunities in Spain and beyond.

01

STARTES Young

For people ages 18–30 who want to validate an idea and build their first business venture.

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STARTES Accelerator

For teams with a prototype or early sales: product, business model, go-to-market strategy, and investment readiness.

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03

STARTES Network

Mentors, companies, institutions, and investors who support each venture beyond the program.

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Two founders developing a prototype
02 — THE METHOD

From intuition to a real company.

01

We select

Committed teams solving meaningful problems, with the ability to learn quickly.

02

We validate

We test the value proposition with customers and the market before investing resources.

03

We build

We shape product, business model, brand, sales, and metrics with experienced specialists.

04

We connect

We prepare each venture for partnerships, funding, and new markets.

Experience helps.
Opportunity transforms.

An open door

Age, background, or a lack of connections should never hold back a strong idea. We make entrepreneurship more accessible through method, guidance, and shared knowledge.

18–30Young talent
SpainNationwide reach
DiversityOpen teams
ImpactMeaningful ideas
03 — ECOSYSTEM

Growing with the right people changes everything.

STARTES connects builders with people who know the path. Useful relationships, independent judgment, and real opportunities.

01

Mentors

Practical experience, sound judgment, and connections.

02

Companies

Pilots and access to real customers.

03

Capital

Rigorous investment readiness.

04

Community

A Spanish network with a European outlook.

04 — 2027 — WE HAVE OTHER PLANS.

IF THE WORLD DOESN’T END,WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED.

Some imagine a future in which artificial intelligence brings the internet to a halt, shuts down power stations and sends everything into crisis. Just in case, we are preparing an equally ambitious plan: opening doors.

If the world is still where we left it in 2027, STARTES plans to open five new locations in Spain—to accelerate startups, meet people with ideas and help turn those ideas into companies.

Some prepare the emergency plan. We prepare the keys.

PLAN B: IF THE APOCALYPSE ARRIVES, WE’LL RESCHEDULE THE OPENING.
START + ES

THE MEANING OF STARTES

START means to begin, set out and put something in motion. ES stands for España: the country where our project takes shape. Together they make STARTES. A name that already contains what we want to do: give ideas a starting point. Then accelerate them.

FIVE NEW LOCATIONS. ONE BIG DESIRE TO GET STARTED.

From Madrid to five new meeting points for people who want to build the future. Provided, of course, that the future turns up for the appointment.

Map: Az88 · CC BY-SA 3.0
  1. 1
    MadridHeadquarters
  2. 2
    MálagaPlanned opening in 2027
  3. 3
    BarcelonaPlanned opening in 2027
  4. 4
    ValenciaPlanned opening in 2027
  5. 5
    SantanderPlanned opening in 2027
  6. 6
    BilbaoPlanned opening in 2027

HAVE AN IDEA? DON’T WAIT FOR THE END OF THE WORLD.

Tell us about it. We’re looking for people with concrete ideas, difficult questions and the determination to begin. Because the future deserves more than a crisis plan.

LET’S GET YOUR IDEA STARTEDThe new locations are part of STARTES’ 2027 development plan. Locations and schedule will be updated on this website.
05 — PORTFOLIO

Development plan 2027–2030.

Under its 2027–2030 plan, STARTES is helping develop digital, mobility, and international expansion ventures designed to transform everyday services.

Explore the complete portfolio →

JUNIOR.ESEarly childhood

Junior.es is Spain’s leading digital ecosystem for early childhood (ages 0–6). It brings educational e-commerce, family services and safe content together in one platform to support children’s development.

Visit junior.es ↗
NEWSOSAI newsroom

Artificial intelligence enters the newsroom.
The AI-native platform transforming news production and distribution.

Discover NEWSOS ↗
IBANCARDFintech

Your IBAN becomes your card number. Fully digital.

Learn more ↗
VIASIMobility

Electronic tolling enters a new era.

Learn more ↗
SLEEPBUSTravel tech

Turn the night into a useful part of the journey. Sustainable premium overnight transportation across Europe.

Learn more ↗
EUROPA IS NOWMarket entry

A new operating partner for Italian companies entering, growing, and establishing themselves in the Spanish market.

Learn more ↗
LOCAL CHECKLocal journalism

The European manifesto for the credibility of local information.

Learn more at localcheck.es ↗
PLUGENRenewable energy

PLUGEN is a technology project that transforms renewable-energy plants and production into traceable digital assets, making investments more accessible, transparent and innovative.

Coming soon
E24.ESNews & media

E24.es is the project to create Spain’s first privately owned all-news television channel.

More information coming soon at e24.es ↗
IDEAS FOODFood innovation

We do more than distribute. We reimagine food. We create new products, reinvent the ones you love and bring them across Europe. Tradition and innovation shaping the taste of tomorrow.

Coming soon
VIACARETravel assistance

Healthcare, insurance and legal assistance for people traveling or staying abroad.

Coming soon
SOSPETPet care

Pet care and veterinary assistance services.

Coming soon
PLUOXLive TV

Europe’s first and only platform for live television from around the world, organized by country. All content streams live.

Coming soon
RINGPAYPayments

A ring with an embedded chip that communicates with the payment terminal simply by holding it near the POS reader.

Coming soon
RADIOFYAI radio

Radiofy is an artificial intelligence platform for creating and managing complete radio stations end to end — from music and programming to jingles and news. It is designed for web radio, in-store radio, and local, regional or national broadcasters, as well as for automating existing stations.

Visit radiofy.es ↗
VHSTVMedia restoration

Do you have an old VHS tape in the attic that no one watches anymore? Leave us your contact details: we’ll send you a box for your VHS tapes and films. We take care of collection, restoration and return. Completely free.

Visit vhstv.es ↗
Global IP protection

Your innovation, protected worldwide.

At STARTES, we consider intellectual property a fundamental strategic asset for the growth, competitiveness and financial value of your company. An extraordinary idea deserves the strongest protection from day one. When you join our accelerator, you do not have to worry about the process: we take care of everything, with a specialized team providing complete legal and strategic protection on a global scale.

01

Trademarks &
brand identity

International registration and protection to defend your name and identity across every key market.

02

Software &
digital IP

Protection for source code, technology architectures, algorithms and digital copyright.

03

Patents &
industrial assets

Strategic enhancement and protection of your technical innovations and exclusive commercial assets.

From registrability checks to international extension strategy, we support your startup at every stage—turning the protection of your ideas into a decisive strength for scaling internationally with complete confidence.

STARTESacademy
Opening soon

STARTES ACADEMY is coming.

Advanced learning for emerging technologies.

We are preparing elite, high-impact learning pathways dedicated to new technologies. Vertical programs will soon be available in person across our European hubs.

Barcelona
Madrid
Valencia
Nice
Milan
Bologna
Warsaw
A STARTES initiative · Spain

YOUR SL IN SPAIN?STARTES WILL SET IT UP FOR FREE.

On December 1, a new opportunity opens for anyone ready to turn an idea into a company. STARTES will select new entrepreneurial projects and cover the full incorporation of a Sociedad Limitada (SL) in Spain, including all the services required to complete the process.

06 — STARTUPES

STARTUPES

Spain is building what’s next.

STARTUPES is the new digital daily dedicated to startups and innovation in Spain. It covers new ventures, founders, investment, accelerators, technology and opportunities from every autonomous community.

A meeting point for ideas, talent and capital, giving visibility to the people building the future of Spain’s economy.

Available December 1, 2026
07 — APPLY

What do you want to build?

Tell us who you are, what problem you want to solve, and what stage your venture is in.

By submitting, you agree that STARTES may contact you. Applying does not guarantee admission.
Thank you. Your application has been sent successfully.

Everything you need to open your SL

STARTES supports you at every stage: from defining the company through to completion of the process.

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Company definition

  1. 01Completion of the new company’s information.
  2. 02Entry of shareholder information.
  3. 03Entry of the director’s or directors’ information.
  4. 04Identification of the registered office.
  5. 05Definition of the corporate purpose and business activities.
  6. 06Selection of CNAE and IAE activity codes.
  7. 07Definition of share capital and ownership distribution.
  8. 08Application for or management of the company name with the Central Mercantile Registry.
02

Notary and incorporation

  1. 09Selection and booking of the notary appointment.
  2. 10Transfer to the notary of the information required to prepare the deed of incorporation.
  3. 11Signing of the public deed of incorporation before the notary.
03

Tax and Commercial Registry

  1. 12Application for the company’s provisional NIF.
  2. 13Filing of the census declaration with the Spanish Tax Agency.
  3. 14Notification of the start of tax activity.
  4. 15Management of registration with the Provincial Mercantile Registry.
  5. 16Electronic submission of the notarized deed to the Mercantile Registry.
  6. 17Official registration of the company.
  7. 18Application for and assignment of the final NIF.
04

Social Security and operations

  1. 19Registration of the company with Social Security, when required.
  2. 20Assignment of a Contribution Account Code (CCC) if the company will have employees.
  3. 21Registration of the director or shareholders under the appropriate Social Security regime, where applicable.
  4. 22Notification of any initial hires.
  5. 23Notification of the opening of the workplace, where applicable and available for the relevant autonomous community.
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Coordination and tracking

  1. 24Transmission of information among the notary, Spanish Tax Agency, Commercial Registry and Social Security.
  2. 25Online tracking of the application until completion.

Bring the idea. We’ll take care of your new company.

APPLY WITH YOUR PROJECT

Legal notice

Last updated: September 2026

1. Website owner

This website is owned by STARTES ACELERADORA DE STARTUPS, S.L., C. de Juan de Mariana, 15, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid, Spain. Phone: +34 919 594 114. Email: soporte.es@startes.com.

2. Purpose

This website provides general information about STARTES, its acceleration programs, ventures under development, and contact channels. It does not constitute a contractual, financial, or investment offer.

3. Terms of use

Users agree to use this website lawfully and responsibly. Attempts to alter, damage, or disrupt its operation are prohibited.

4. Intellectual property

Text, designs, photographs, trademarks, and other content belong to STARTES or are used with permission. They may not be reproduced, distributed, or modified without authorization, except as permitted by law.

5. External links

Third-party links are provided for reference. STARTES does not control their content, availability, or policies.

6. Liability

STARTES works to keep the website current and available but does not guarantee the absence of errors, interruptions, or harmful elements. Liability is limited to the extent provided by applicable law.

7. Governing law

This notice is governed by Spanish law, without limiting mandatory consumer rights.

Privacy policy

Last updated: September 2026

1. Data controller

STARTES ACELERADORA DE STARTUPS, S.L., C. de Juan de Mariana, 15, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid, Spain. Contact: soporte.es@startes.com.

2. Data and purposes

When you submit an application, request a STARTUPES launch notification, or contact us, we may process your name, email address, city, and information you voluntarily provide about your venture to respond, assess your interest, and manage STARTES-related communications.

3. Legal basis

Processing is based on consent and, where applicable, steps requested before entering into a contract. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

4. Retention

Data is retained as long as necessary to address your request and afterward for periods required by law or to defend potential claims.

5. Recipients and transfers

Personal data will not be sold. Technology providers acting as processors and public authorities where legally required may access it. Legally required safeguards apply to transfers outside the European Economic Area.

6. Your rights

You may request access, correction, deletion, objection, restriction, or portability by writing to soporte.es@startes.com. You may also file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency.

7. Minors

Programs on this website are intended for people age 18 and older. We do not knowingly request information from minors.

8. Online forms

Form data is transmitted to STARTES through the technical form-delivery provider used by this website and delivered to the designated company mailbox. The provider processes the information solely to deliver the submission, subject to its own technical and privacy safeguards.

Cookie policy

Last updated: September 2026

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small files a website may store on a device to enable technical functions, remember preferences, or measure usage when authorized.

2. Cookies used

STARTES does not activate optional analytics, personalization, advertising, or commercial tracking technologies without consent. The hosting infrastructure may use technologies strictly necessary for security, fraud prevention, website delivery, and session maintenance. The consent manager stores your choice locally on your device.

3. Consent

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. If optional analytics, advertising, or third-party cookies are added, a prior panel will allow users to accept, reject, or configure them with equal ease.

4. Browser controls

You can view, block, or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking technical cookies may affect certain features.

5. Changes

This policy will be updated if the technologies used or applicable legal obligations change.