Startup events in Madrid
17 upcoming startup events in Madrid: 7 summits, 4 demo days, 4 pitch nights. Next: Horizon Deep Tech Summit 2026 (10 Nov 2026). Dates, venues & RSVP…
The scene right now
Madrid currently has 13 upcoming events scheduled for founders, all taking place entirely in person with zero online sessions. The schedule leans heavily toward large formats, led by six summits and four dedicated pitch nights. A smaller share of the calendar rounds out the activity with one conference, one demo day, and one general event. Founders evaluating their options will find a landscape concentrated on formal gatherings and direct pitching opportunities rather than virtual meetups.
Recurring series
The recurring scene centers on South Summit, which tracks two editions across the calendar. Its next scheduled date is set for May 1, 2027. Outside of this cornerstone series, the remainder of the calendar consists of standalone dates, focused investment forums, and one-off conferences scattered across the upcoming months.
Who runs the events
A mix of civic bodies and private networks drives the activity. South Summit leads alongside the Ayuntamiento de Madrid, each responsible for organizing two upcoming events. Keiretsu Forum participates as an active angel group with one event focused on startup investment, while other singular events are put on by entities like Madrid Emprende and MERGE.
Busiest months
Activity concentrates in late 2026, making the final stretch of the year the busiest period for local networking. November 2026 stands out as the peak month with four events, closely followed by December 2026 with three, and October 2026 with two. Momentum slows significantly into early 2027, which registers a steady baseline of one event each in January, February, and May.
Event types in Madrid
- Summits (7)
- Demo days (4)
- Pitch nights (4)
- Hackathons (1)
- Mixers (1)
By month
- November 2026 (7)
- December 2026 (4)
- January 2027 (1)
- February 2027 (1)
Upcoming events
- Valley Visions - Founders, Investors & Business Networking — 2026-09-23 · Madrid · Mixers
- Horizon Deep Tech Summit 2026 — 2026-11-10 · Madrid · Summits
- Startup Venture Campus — Demo Day — 2026-11-12 · Madrid · Demo days
- GLOBALS On Tour · Madrid 2026 - Pitch on the Bus. — 2026-11-12 · Madrid · Pitch nights
- Madrid in Game celebra el Investor & Demo Day de la séptima edición de Start IN Up el 12 de noviembre — 2026-11-12 · Madrid · Demo days
- Fintech Builders Madrid – Meetup for Startup Founders & ... — 2026-11-15 · Madrid · Hackathons
- SeedRocket 36 Campus de Emprendedores - Investors' Day — 2026-11-20 · Madrid · Demo days
- Aprende a invertir en startups | Madrid 24-11-2026 | Keiretsu Forum — 2026-11-24 · Madrid · Summits
- Se abren las candidaturas para el XIV Foro de Inversión Madrid Emprende — 2026-12-01 · Madrid · Demo days
- Las startups españolas ya pueden participar en el XIV Foro de Inversión Madrid Emprende — 2026-12-01 · Madrid · Pitch nights
- Madrid busca diez startups para conectar sus proyectos con inversores — 2026-12-01 · Madrid · Pitch nights
- Madrid abre inscripción al XIV Foro de Inversión para startups – El Ecosistema Startup — 2026-12-01 · Madrid · Pitch nights
- Science for Industry (S4i) 2027 — 2027-01-27 · Madrid · Summits
- Startup OLÉ Launch Event 2027 — 2027-02-04 · Madrid · Summits
- South Summit — 2027-05-01 · Madrid · Summits
- South Summit Madrid 2027: dates, location & who should attend | Approck — 2027-06-02 · Madrid · Summits
- South Summit — 2027-06-02 · Madrid · Summits
Frequently asked
- How many pitch nights are currently scheduled in Madrid?
- There are four pitch nights scheduled across the city.
- Are there any free events for founders to attend?
- Yes, 3 of the 13 upcoming events are free to attend.
- Which venues are hosting the upcoming gatherings?
- Venues include Palacio de Cibeles, Hub BStartup Banco Sabadell, Campus del Videojuego de Madrid in Game at Casa de Campo, and South Summit Madrid 2027.
- Are any of the scheduled events taking place online?
- No, all 13 upcoming events are in-person, with zero virtual sessions.