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*REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY*
Join us for the Desafa San Francisco Fall 2026 Demo Day, featuring 10 high-growth Spanish startups expanding into the U.S. market across AI, Fintech, HealthTech, Climate Tech, Smart Cities, FoodTech, & immersive experiences.
Selected for the Fall 2026 edition of the highly selective Desafa San Francisco program, these founders are raising capital, seeking commercial opportunities, & expanding their SF network to support their US expansion.
Run of Show:
6:00 PM: Doors open
6:30 PM: Welcome remarks
6:45 PM: Startup pitches (4 minutes each)
7:45 PM: Networking reception with drinks & light bites
Check out the 10 startups before you arrive: https://sanfrancisco.desafia.gob.es/desafia-fall-2026-dealbook
The evening brings together VCs, corporate innovators, founders, & international partners, followed by networking over drinks & light bites with the founders & community.
Space is limited. This event is intended for those looking to meet the founders, discover emerging technologies, & connect with VCs, corporate innovators, & international partners.
**Please note, registration is required in two places:
Register here on Luma.
Register on the AWS Builder Loft portal: https://events.builder.aws.com/PzroYZ
About the Program
Desafa San Francisco is a U.S. market entry accelerator for Spanish startups. Each cohort completes a bootcamp in Madrid & a two-week immersion in San Francisco, with investor meetings, corporate introductions, & mentorship from industry experts & SOSA's acceleration team. The Demo Day is the closing showcase.
The Desafa San Francisco program is operated by SOSA in partnership with ICEX, Red.es, & the Trade Commission of Spain in San Francisco & Los Angeles.
SOSA is a global open innovation company. We work with governments & corporations, building custom innovation programs to support the development & implementation of technological innovation. SOSA's accelerator programs combine mentorship from SOSA's innovation consultants, as well as in-market introductions to corporate contacts, VC investors, industry experts, & partners. Leveraging this network, SOSA creates valuable opportunities for deals, strategic partnerships, & funding for companies in its accelerator programs.
ICEX is a public business-oriented organization aimed at promoting the prosperity of the Spanish economy through internationalization. Its goals include enhancing the competitiveness of Spanish companies & their ecosystems in international markets; promoting Spain's image & productive sectors abroad; attracting & supporting foreign investment; & providing training in these areas. ICEX also promotes the international scalability of the technological & innovative entrepreneurship ecosystem through market intelligence, institutional support, & ecosystem partnerships.
Red.es is the public corporate entity attached to the Ministry of Digital Transformation & The Civil Service. It develops programs that boost the digital economy, innovation, & entrepreneurship, while training professionals & supporting SMEs & startups through the adoption of advanced digital technologies.
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