The Polytechnic University of Valencia will be participating in the 9th edition of VDS, which will take place on October 21 and 22 at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.
IDEAS UPV is part of VDS2026 as a Community Partner, thereby strengthening its connection with one of the leading international gatherings on technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship held in Valencia.
Organized by Startup Valencia, VDS will bring together more than 12,000 attendees from more than 120 countries, featuring 3,000 startups and scaleups, more than 1,500 corporations, and more than 800 international investors.
The UPV at VDS2026
During the two days of the event, the Polytechnic University of Valencia will have its own presence at the UPV Innovation Booth 47, a gathering place to showcase the talent, innovation, and initiatives emerging from the university community.
IDEAS UPV will be present in this space, where you can learn more about the university’s entrepreneurship support programs and services and connect with the team.
In addition, a delegation consisting of 6 startups and spin-offs originating from the UPV will participate in the event starting at Island i29, where they will have the opportunity to present their projects and network with other stakeholders in the technology and business ecosystem.
A meeting place for the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Participation in VDS2026 will allow us to continue bringing the UPV’s entrepreneurial ecosystem closer to startups, companies, investors, institutions, and other national and international stakeholders.
For IDEAS UPV, participation in these types of events is part of its commitment to fostering university entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for projects and companies affiliated with the UPV to connect with the ecosystem.
VDS2026
📅 October 21 and 22, 2026
📌 City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia
🔹 UPV Innovation Booth: 47
🔹 UPV Startups and Spin-offs: island i29
👉 More information about VDS2026: https://vds.tech/