Foro Transfiere – Open Call for Deep Tech Startups 2026

Part of Foro Transfiere 2027

Competition · Malaga, Spain

Upcoming dates to be announced

Five startups reach the final phase and win a cash prize plus a place in the following Transfiere edition through the content programme and access to the networking agenda Cheque

None Equity

5 Cohort

Malaga, Spain Where

This open call is attached to Foro Transfiere, the knowledge and technology transfer forum held at FYCMA in Malaga.

It is open to European startups working in deep tech — advanced technologies with high barriers to entry that require deep scientific knowledge. Entries are judged on market viability, scalability, social and environmental impact, deep tech content and the capability of the team.

Five startups reach the final phase. They win a cash prize plus a place in the following Transfiere edition through the content programme, and access to the networking agenda. No equity is taken. The sixth call, tied to Transfiere 2026 (24-26 February 2026), closed on 24 November 2025; the next call is announced on forotransfiere.com ahead of Transfiere 2027, which runs 10-12 March 2027.

What it actually costs you

ChequeFive startups reach the final phase and win a cash prize plus a place in the following Transfiere edition through the content programme and access to the networking agenda

Equity takenNone

Market rate for the same chequeEuropean startups working in deep tech - advanced technologies with high barriers to entry that require deep scientific knowledge; judged on market viability, scalability, social and environmental impact, deep tech content and the capability of the team

European deep tech startups, meaning those built on advanced technologies with high barriers to entry requiring deep scientific knowledge, can enter this open call attached to Foro Transfiere in Malaga. Judging covers market viability, scalability, social and environmental impact, deep tech content and team capability. Five startups reach the final phase, winning a cash prize plus a place in the following edition and access to the networking agenda. Non-dilutive.