Spain's startup scene is supported by a wide range of accelerators and incubators across the country. These programs offer critical resources for founders looking to grow their businesses.
Among them, Lanzadera Accelerator has made over 260 investments and IMPACT Accelerator has funded more than 110 companies. SeedRocket also stands out with 15 successful exits from its portfolio.
Below is our list of the best 49 accelerators and incubators in Spain.
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Get the Sheet for $50SeedRocket accelerates early-stage technology startups by providing entrepreneurs with a combination of training, funding, and advisory services. Their hands-on program draws on a network of experienced mentors to help founders navigate initial challenges and prepare for future growth.
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Vicente Arias, Oriol Vinzia, Jesus Monleon |
| Nº of Investments | 70 |
| Nº of Exits | 15 |
As an operational private equity and venture capital firm, Going Investment S.A. provides both funding and direct management support to its portfolio companies. They invest across various industries and stages, taking an active role in building and scaling the businesses they partner with.
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Founders | Carlos Oehling |
| Nº of Investments | 20 |
| Nº of Exits | 12 |
Lanzadera Accelerator equips entrepreneurs with the solutions and mentorship needed to build robust business models. They have supported over 250 companies across a wide range of industries, providing the resources necessary for sustainable growth.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Juan Roig |
| Nº of Investments | 264 |
| Nº of Exits | 8 |
| Duration (Weeks) | 16 |
IMPACT Accelerator guides entrepreneurs, enterprises, and institutions through their digital transformation to become competitive in the digital era. They primarily support startups in the EdTech, Mobility, and Impact sectors through their online program.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Michael Kleindl, Lars Brøndum Petersen, Sanyu Karani, Tomasz Mazuryk, Nacho Pinedo |
| Nº of Investments | 113 |
| Nº of Exits | 8 |
| Program Type | Online |
Plug and Play operates as a global innovation platform that connects startups with its extensive network of corporate partners for pilot programs and strategic investments. Their portfolio includes major successes like PayPal and Dropbox, showcasing their ability to scale disruptive technologies across dozens of industries from FinTech to HealthTech.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Alberto Gutiérrez, Juan Martínez Climent, Juan-Luis Hortelano, Saeed Amidi, Ruben Colomer |
| Nº of Investments | 51 |
| Nº of Exits | 5 |
Through an eight-month incubation program, European Data Incubator offers equity-free funding and mentorship to big data startups across the continent. The program uniquely connects these startups with large corporations, providing access to private datasets and opportunities to solve tangible business problems.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Laura Kohler |
| Nº of Investments | 65 |
| Nº of Exits | 5 |
Ship2B champions startups with a social or environmental mission, particularly those in healthcare, cleantech, and energy. The organization's impact investment vehicle helps these purpose-driven companies achieve profitability without sacrificing their core mission.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Maite Fibla, Xavier Pont, Clara Navarro |
| Nº of Investments | 51 |
| Nº of Exits | 3 |
| Program Type | Online |
| Duration (Weeks) | 12 |
EIT Urban Mobility mobilizes investments and builds networks for European startups tackling urban mobility challenges. They focus on impact-driven companies, providing the connections and resources needed to scale sustainable transportation solutions across the continent.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 70 |
| Nº of Exits | 3 |
| Program Type | Online |
| Duration (Weeks) | 24 |
Operating as the venture capital manager for Spain's state-owned Instituto de Crédito Oficial, AXIS Participaciones Empresariales channels public capital into private venture funds. This fund-of-funds approach strengthens the entire Spanish startup ecosystem by financing companies at all stages of growth.
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 18 |
| Nº of Exits | 3 |
Blockchers connects traditional SMEs with blockchain specialists to build and implement real-world distributed ledger technology solutions. The program provides equity-free funding and mentorship to drive the adoption of blockchain across sectors like agrifood, healthtech, and energy.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 16 |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
| Program Type | Online |
39 Additional Spain Accelerators and Incubators Worth Applying To
Our top picks are a great place to start, but the support for founders in Spain runs much deeper. The programs below have collectively backed more than 450 startups. They work with companies across many different sectors and stages of growth. Here’s a closer look at the other accelerators and incubators shaping the country's startup community.