The new call for Impuls UPC 2026 grants is now open, promoted by the Vice-Rectorate for Transfer, Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
These grants provide financial support to entrepreneurial projects and emerging companies from the UPC community.
Two participation tracks
Impuls UPC – Entrepreneurial Talent 2026
Aimed at early-stage projects, without a formally established company, linked to any UPC entrepreneurship support initiative (such as the Emprèn UPC Programme, Santander X Explorer, project or business creation courses, Primer Programmes, among others).
- Target group: undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students of the UPC (academic years 2024-25 and/or 2025-26)
- Grant: up to €3,000 per project
- Number of awards: 10 projects
Impuls UPC – Emerging Company 2026
Aimed at technology-based startups and spinoffs already established, in their first years of activity.
- Target group: startups or spinoffs established between 2024 and 2026, promoted by students, alumni, PDI and/or PTGAS of the UPC.
- Grant: up to €7,500 per company.
- Number of awards: 8 companies.
The application period for both tracks will be open
until May 31, 2026.
More information and applications:
Impuls UPC 2026 Grants
