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Supporting Startups

<p><strong>Helping startups flourish and become global leaders</strong></p>

Helping startups flourish and become global leaders

We aim to be a catalyst for the tech ecosystem and support startups and scaleups in their growth journey. By unlocking a wealth of untapped entrepreneurial potential and creating a  competitive tech ecosystem, we hope to create the next generation of global leaders and help innovation thrive. 


Our goal is to support founders in mobilising capital and provide guidance and mentorship through our dedicated programs, TechCatalyst and Glovo House. 

TechCatalyst 

Glovo has been through the journey of starting a business and scaling it, and our teams have valuable experience and knowledge to share with the next generation of entrepreneurs. 

The TechCatalyst programme aims to support founders through networking, mentorship, and visibility-boosting measures, allowing them to thrive in the competitive tech industry. Through TechCatalyst, Glovo realises its potential as an accelerator of positive change for startups across its markets via the development of the tech sector and digitalisation.

  • <p>Mentorship</p>

    Mentorship

    Through residency programs for startups in Glovo's Barcelona HQ and on-site mentorship programs.

  • <p><strong>Start-up competitions</strong></p>

    Start-up competitions

    Earn the chance to have your project vetted and funded by Glovo 

  • <p><strong>Women in Tech</strong></p>

    Women in Tech

    Providing coding boot camps, coding classes, and business development and more to girls and women in several countries

Success Stories

  • Glovo Ukraine Start-up Lab

    Glovo Ukraine Start-up Lab

    In collaboration with the Ukrainian Startup Fund, Glovo Ukraine held the first edition of the “Glovo Ukraine Startup Lab” program in 2023, supporting 3 winning Ukrainian startups (Revisior, Deeployalty, Spendbase) with a financial award of €35,000 and a Glovo mentorship program at our HQ in Barcelona.

  • Glovo Kyrgyzstan Start-up Lab  

    Glovo Kyrgyzstan Start-up Lab  

    In partnership with the High Tech Park of Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz Association of Software and Services developers and the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, 3 winners were selected on Nov 29th from 38 applicants: Alto’s POS & Inventory, Appkel, and Inwork. 

  • Mentorship in Georgia

    Mentorship in Georgia

    Since 2022 Glovo’s Co-Founder, Sacha Michaud, has been a permanent jury member of the country’s largest startup funding scheme - the Georgia Innovation and Technology Agency’s Start-up Matching Grant competition.  In addition to its service on GITA’s International Investment Committee, Glovo has also mentored and supported Georgian startups via partnerships with the Business and Technology University of Tbilisi and its B2B accelerator project

  • Morocco

    Morocco

    Our ambition in Morocco is to bolster the digital tech ecosystems through strategic partnerships and knowledge-sharing platforms. We have joined forces with the Moroccan Retail Tech Builder (MRTB.org) to offer mentorship sessions to project holders, aiming to nurture their growth and development in the tech industry. Additionally, we have organized fireside chats featuring local tech entrepreneurs alongside Glovo's co-founders, Oscar and Sacha. These sessions serve as a valuable opportunity for emerging talents to gain insights, inspiration, and practical advice from seasoned professionals, further strengthening Morocco's position as a burgeoning hub for digital innovation.

  • Glovo HQ Residency program 2023

    Glovo HQ Residency program 2023

    On September 18 2023, Glovo kicked off the first edition of a yearly 2-week residency program for start-ups in Yellow Park, its global headquarters in Barcelona. Three Ukrainian startups had a chance to receive technical advice from top-performing teams across Glovo, learn from the company leadership’s journey and build and expand a network within and beyond the resources available in Barcelona.