Compete, Create & Pitch – All in One Night
Turn your ideas into startups in just one night. Team up, create, and pitch at Barcelona’s ultimate student challenge.
Get StartedLaunchLab BCN — Turn Ideas into Startups in 4h
LaunchLab BCN is START Barcelona’s flagship startup competition, where 80 students come together for one high-energy evening to create startups from scratch. In just a few hours, you’ll form a team, brainstorm bold ideas, build a business model, and pitch your solution in front of top mentors and a jury of experts.
👩🏫 Workshops on ideation & pitching led by experienced entrepreneurs.
🤝 Networking with mentors, investors & ambitious students.
🎤 Pitch competition with real feedback from industry leaders.
🏆 Prizes & recognition for the best teams.
Whether you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, curious about startups, or just eager to challenge yourself, LaunchLab is your chance to experience what it’s like to build a company — in just one night.
⏱️Event Agenda
🚪 6:00 PM - Doors Open
🎤 6:15 PM - Welcome & Kickoff
🌐 6:30 PM - Ecosystem Panel
💡 6:50 PM - Ideation Workshop: Design Thinking (30')
🎙️ 7:20 PM - Pitching Workshop: Public Speaking (30')
⏳ 7:50 PM - Pitch building (60')
🎯 9:00 PM - Final Pitch Session
🏆 9:30 PM - Winner Announcement & Closing Remarks
🍻 10:00 PM - After Hours
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOP LEADER
LOURDES OLIVÉ
Executive Coach, Lecturer in Strategic Management @UPF,
Mentor @GLEAC, and Published Author
OUR MENTORS
THEODOR VLADASSEL
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship.
PhD from the Department of
Strategy and Innovation
BCOMBINATOR
Barcelona’s leading startup hub,
uniting venture capital, acceleration,
and a thriving community of entrepreneurs.
AINHOA CRESPÁN
Business Partner & Trainer @Simdustry.
Lecturer in Strategic Management
@EADA & UPF. Expert in leadership,
strategy, and experiential learning.
THE JURY
RENAUD BRUYERON
Tech Advisor & CTO. Former CPTO & VP
Cloud @Adevinta. Led $6B IPO, $9.2B
acquisition, and major cloud transformations.
ELIZE BOSKER
Driving product innovation and sustainability
impact. Head of Product @Mitiga Solutions.
Former McKinsey Venture Builder. Expert
in product leadership, SaaS, and climate tech.
OUR PANELISTS
TWO.ZERO
Venture Builder & Startup Partner.
Driving growth, innovation,
and startup acceleration across Europe.
Learn, Connect & Launch
🚀 Top Mentors: Get guidance and insights directly from experienced entrepreneurs and startup leaders.
🤝 Exclusive Networking: Connect with like-minded students, professionals, and investors in a vibrant environment.
💡 Hands-On Workshops: Learn practical skills in ideation, design thinking, and pitching to boost your startup game.
👥 Team Experience: Collaborate with peers to create a startup from scratch and experience real teamwork.
🌟 Showcase Your Talent: Gain visibility, impress mentors, and open doors to exciting future opportunities.
