Impuls UPC - Startups 2024

I. Object

• Recognize a total of 8 startups formed by students, alumni, faculty, and/or staff of UPC and created in the last 3 years, with the aim of helping to finance initial expenses in the entrepreneurial development process.

II. Characteristics

• Beneficiaries: Startups or spinoffs established in the years 2022-2023-2024 promoted by students, alumni, faculty, and/or staff of the UPC
• Grant allocation: 
  • The maximum amount allocated to this call for the 2024 edition will be €60,000 charged to budget item G/48312/ESP
  • The maximum amount granted to each company will be €7,500
• Evaluation criteria for proposals:
  • Recognitions will be awarded through competitive competition and until the total recognitions assigned to each modality are exhausted
  • The criteria and evaluation scales applied will not be discriminatory and will respect the principle of equality
  • Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
    • (1) Problem - Solution (15 points)
      • Identification of the problem to be solved or the need that the solution covers.
      • Associated value proposition: differentiation from the competition.
      • Innovative character (own developments will be especially taken into account).
      • Relation with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
    • (2) Impact (15 points)
      • Market size and trend.
      • Economic impact (expected return).
      • Social and/or environmental impact associated with the project.
    • Viability (15 points)
      • Description of the business model.
      • Growth strategy.
      • Main risks associated with the project.
    • (4) Team (15 points)
      • Knowledge and experience of the entrepreneurial team.
      • Complementarity of profiles.
    • (5) Achieved milestones (20 points)
      • Startup evolution: main indicators / metrics achieved.
      • Other relevant facts: funding obtained, recognitions, awards, etc.
    • (6) Relationship with the UPC (10 points)
      • Proportion of UPC students and/or alumni linked to the project.
      • Participation in UPC entrepreneurship support initiatives.
    • (7) Purpose of the grant (10 points)
      • Concepts to be financed.
      • Motivation.
  • Different proposals will be prioritized based on the score obtained according to the established criteria. In case of a tie, the scores obtained in the "Relationship with the UPC" criterion will be specifically assessed. 

III. Submission of applications

• Deadline: June 16, 2024
• Who: Startups or spinoffs established in the years 2022-2023-2024 promoted by students, alumni, faculty, and/or staff of the UPC
• How: by filling out a form through the website  Emprèn  and  Santander X

Remember to contact the technical staff of national projects of your USR/Campus.