Madrid Set to Host Second Edition of Prestigious Entalpía Awards
Madrid, January 13th – The city of Madrid is once again the stage for the Entalpía Awards, an event dedicated to acknowledging the significant contributions of entrepreneurs and executives at the helm of Spanish startups. The second edition of these esteemed awards, following a four-year hiatus since its inaugural ceremony in 2022, will culminate in a gala on January 27th at the Ateneo de Madrid.
The Entalpía Awards aim to celebrate the ‘key players’ who drive the growth of startups nationwide, whether through their own entrepreneurial ventures or by acting as intermediaries and promoters within the emerging business ecosystem. The ceremony will honor these individuals and the projects or institutions they represent, with recognition bestowed across various categories.
Seven Categories to Honor Diverse Contributions
The awards will highlight the work of professionals and startups in seven distinct areas:
- Public Administration
- Dissemination
- Corporate Enterprise
- Incubators and Accelerators
- Academic Institution
- Investor and Technology Transfer
In addition to these categories, a special honorary ‘Entalpía Award’ will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated an ‘altruistic, vocational, and disinterested’ role in facilitating connections between entrepreneurs and the startup ecosystem. A primary objective of these awards is to foster crucial discussions regarding the sector’s needs to promote its sustained growth within Spain.
Distinguished Jury Composed of Industry Leaders
The jury tasked with selecting the winners for each category comprises a panel of highly respected entrepreneurs and executives from the startup community. For this second edition, the jury includes notable figures such as Elena Betés, CEO of Emooti and founder of Rastreator.com; José María Elorza, co-founder of MOA Foodtech; Iker Marcaide, CEO of Matteco and founder of Zubi Group and Flywire; Iván Rodríguez, founder and CEO of Modelia; Elisenda Bou, founder of Vylnix and Cala AI; Laura Urquizu, president and CEO of RedPoints; and Luis Basagoiti, co-founder of Capchase.
Nominees Unveiled Across All Categories
The nominees for each category have been meticulously pre-selected by the jury. On January 27th, the jury will make their final decisions from the following distinguished candidates:
Public Administration Category:
- Ángel Niño, Councillor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Madrid City Council
- Francisco de la Torre, Mayor of Malaga
- Javier Ponce, General Director of SETT (Spanish Society for Technological Transformation), Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function
Dissemination Category:
- Alejandro Vesga, Director of Emprendedores magazine
- Jordi Romero, CEO of Factorial, and Bernat Farrero, CEO of Itnig, hosts of the Itnig podcast
- José María Torrego, Founder and CEO of El Referente
Corporate Enterprise Category:
- Carlos Aso, CEO of Andbank
- Martín Beitia, Head of Innovation, Design and Research at Iberia
- Rubén Hidalgo, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at CAPSA Food (Central Lechera Asturiana)
Incubator / Accelerator Category:
- Félix López Capel, Director of SEK Lab EdTech Accelerator
- Íñigo Peña Medrano, CEO of Tetuan Valley
- Marta Nogueras, General Director of Lanzadera
Academic Institution Category:
- Carlos Cosculluela, Director at the Damián Rodríguez Olivares Foundation
- Pedro Carrillo, CEO of Genyus School
- Sebastian Ross, Co-founder and Program Director of the School of Founders at IESE
Investment Category:
- Carmen Pumariño, Investment Director at Zubi Capital and President of Startup Galicia
- Iván Landabaso, Partner at JME Ventures and Founder of Startup Riders
- Sonia Fernández, Partner at Kibo Ventures
Technology Transfer Category:
- Andrea Martos, Founding Partner of Cambridge Biocapital and Codon 65
- Inmaculada Rodríguez Cuervo, General Director of Unirisco and Founder/Organizer of the ‘Investing in Science is Profitable’ conferences
- Xavier Tapias, Director of the Technology Transfer Office (TRANSFER) at the University of Navarra and Interim Executive Director of Qimer Bio Therapeutics
The Entalpía Awards serve as a vital platform for recognizing and fostering innovation within Spain’s dynamic startup landscape, promoting collaboration and driving forward the entrepreneurial spirit that is crucial for economic growth.
Source: autonomosyemprendedor.es
