This summer, the Summer Agenda for the Social and Solidarity Economy offers a programme aimed at people and projects in the sector who want to acquire knowledge, tools and resources to develop their initiatives. 

The sessions address key aspects of project management and development, such as financial planning, sales strategies, digital communication and the principles of the social and solidarity economy. With a practical, applied approach, the workshops provide useful resources both for launching new projects and consolidating existing ones. 

Featured activities this summer include: 

• What is the Social and Solidarity Economy? – 7 July 
• How much do we sell, and at what margin? The sales plan for our SSE project – 13 July 
• Give visibility and identify your audience with digital tools – 14 July 
• From the idea to the numbers: Economic bases for entrepreneurship in SSE – 15 July 

This training programme aims to strengthen the skills of entrepreneurs and contribute to the growth of projects with social and community impact. 

The programme will continue in September with new workshops and activities. Interested participants can check the Entrepreneurship Activities Agenda to explore the full offer and register. 

The group career coaching sessions help participants identify their strengths, gain confidence in decision-making and create a personalised action plan to achieve their professional goals and improve their employability.

The programme combines coaching tools, personal development work and spaces for group reflection. The sessions help participants build confidence, face professional challenges and share experiences with people in similar employment situations.

The offer includes five pathways adapted to different profiles and career stages. Short-term coaching makes it possible to work on specific skills and address concrete situations through practical activities such as How we face professional change or Make time work for you.

People under the age of 30 can take part in career coaching for young people, a pathway designed to help them define their professional goal, strengthen self-awareness and identify their own skills. This pathway also includes local editions, such as career coaching for young people in Sants-Montjuïc, bringing the service closer to different neighbourhoods in the city.

For people who want to redirect their professional career or give new momentum to their employment path, career coaching +30 offers tools to work on decision-making, personal branding, networking and the definition of a realistic action plan aligned with their professional goals.

People over the age of 45 can access career coaching +45 a space designed to strengthen confidence, highlight accumulated experience and acquire strategies to successfully approach job searching or professional reorientation processes.

The offer is completed with career coaching for women, a proposal that encourages the identification of strengths, professional empowerment and the overcoming of gender-related barriers. This pathway includes the programme LIDERA Women’s Coaching. Boost your career, aimed at promoting female talent and supporting professional development.

All available pathways and activities can be consulted in Barcelona Activa’s career coaching section.

Yesterday marked the first edition of Startup Lab Day, an event that brought together startups currently in incubation, companies that have taken part in incubation programmes over recent years, and individuals connected to entrepreneurship support services. 

The event was created with the aim of becoming an annual meeting point to strengthen ties within the entrepreneurial community, generate new synergies, and consolidate a collaborative network among the different entrepreneurial projects that have been part of the city’s innovation ecosystem. 

During the event, a report was presented analysing the evolution of startups supported over the last ten years and highlighting the impact of support services on their development and growth. The report provides an overview of the companies assisted, outlines the contribution of resources such as incubation programmes, support in accessing funding and talent acquisition, and showcases success stories in fields such as health, deep tech, data, sustainability, and the creative industries. 

The programme also included a panel discussion featuring startup founders, who shared their experiences and key lessons learned throughout their entrepreneurial journeys, as well as an inspiring keynote on technology, supercomputing, and artificial intelligence. 

The gathering provided an opportunity to reconnect companies from different generations, exchange experiences, and showcase the strength of the entrepreneurial network built over the years. It also fostered new connections between startups, encouraged knowledge sharing, and reinforced relationships across the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

Porta22 has begun a renovation process to adapt its facilities to new social, employment and technological challenges. The works started on 22 June and are expected to be completed in December 2026. 

During this period, access to employment services and activities will be provided through Barcelona Activa’s Entrepreneurship Centre and its Headquarters, located at the same address. The Entrepreneurship Centre will host the Porta22 reception for support related to individual activities, such as the Information Point, advisory services, tutoring and the Inclusive Employability Service. 

The Headquarters will host the Porta22 reception for support related to group activities in classrooms, such as the Job Search Space, Barcelona Treball, the Skills School and coaching sessions, as well as psychological support. 

The renovation includes updating technological equipment and adapting classrooms to carry out activities with virtual reality headsets. More spaces for personalised advisory services with greater privacy are also planned, as well as a booth for job interviews, an auditorium, and improvements to the Job Search Space and support for ProVP groups. 

With more than 20 years of experience, Porta22 is updating its facilities to offer a more flexible, inclusive and innovative model, adapted to the needs of the labour market and its users.

The Strategic Procurement Office (OCE) is a new service promoted by Barcelona City Council and Barcelona Activa to facilitate access to public procurement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), self-employed professionals, and organisations within the social and solidarity economy. It also provides support to companies awarded public contracts and to organisations interested in incorporating social and environmental criteria into their procurement processes. 

The service offers guidance and training to help companies and organisations participate in public tenders with greater confidence and stronger guarantees. It also supports organisations in adopting responsible procurement practices by connecting them with suppliers from the social and solidarity economy and assisting them in developing sustainable purchasing plans. 

In addition, the Office provides support in complying with the social clauses included in public contracts, such as the hiring of people facing particular barriers to employment, the promotion of inclusive recruitment practices, and subcontracting with social economy enterprises. 

At Barcelona Activa, we have participated in the design and development of this new service together with the Strategic Procurement Directorate of Barcelona City Council. This initiative builds on Barcelona Activa’s track record in the field of strategic procurement, which began in 2018 with the Social Clauses Service, an initiative that supports companies and public administrations in incorporating social criteria into procurement processes. 

The creation of the OCE aims to promote a more strategic and sustainable approach to public procurement, facilitating access to public tenders for companies and organisations while contributing to a positive social, environmental and economic impact across the city. 

During the Christmas period, Barcelona Activa will keep the main services for citizens, businesses, and entities in the city active, adapting schedules and formats. During this period, some services will adjust their hours or concentrate activities on specific days, while facilities will close temporarily on official holidays. 

Regarding the Convent de Barcelona Activa, a reference facility for youth services, it will open on December 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31 from 8 am to 3 pm. Starting January 7, 2026, the facility will return to its regular morning and afternoon hours. 

The Porta22 work and career guidance service will open as usual from 8 am to 8 pm, with service available until 3 pm on December 24 and 31, as well as January 2 and 5. 

The LIDERA facility, located at MediaTIC, will offer reduced hours from 9 am to 3 pm on December 24 and 31 and January 5. On the other days, it will maintain its regular schedule. 

In the field of technological training, the Cibernàrium reception will remain open in the morning but will not offer activities on December 22, 23, and 24. On December 29, 30, 31, and January 2, the facility will be closed. On January 5, activities will be scheduled only in the morning, with reception open until 3 pm. 

The entrepreneurship incubators in Glòries will open on working days from December 24 to January 7, both included, from 9 am to 3 pm. On December 22 and 23, they will maintain the usual hours, from 9 am to 6 pm. 

In the field of business support, the Office for Business Attention (OAE) and the Technology Park will maintain their regular hours, from Monday to Thursday, from 8:30 am to 6 pm, and on Fridays, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. On December 24, 31, and January 5, the service will be from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. 

Regarding the social economy, Ca n'Andalet will remain closed from December 24 to January 6, both included, and will resume normal activity on the other days. 

Check the schedules and locations of different facilities in the city during the Christmas holidays. 

Barcelona Activa has celebrated the closure of the last edition of the Programa Singulars in a commemorative event that coincided with its 10th anniversary. The project marks the end of a decade of work during which it has become a key tool to improve the employability of young people aged 18 to 29 with difficulties in entering the labor market or at risk of disengaging from the educational system. Over these ten years, the program has supported more than 3,300 young people, with outstanding results in job placement and educational return. 

The Programa Singulars has provided comprehensive support based on personalized guidance, professional training, internships in companies, and, in some pathways, job placement. This combination has made it possible to facilitate real transitions to the labor market or return to educational pathways, adapting to the needs and opportunities of the city’s economic fabric. In total, 158 training pathways have been deployed in high-demand sectors and trades with a lack of generational replacement. 

The impact of the program over these 10 years is significant: 50% of the participants have entered the labor market, and of these, 40% have been hired with quality contracts, lasting more than six months or indefinite. Furthermore, 8% of the young people have returned to the educational system, either to compulsory education, high school, or vocational training. 78% have obtained official professional certifications, which strengthens their qualifications and employability. 

The 2025 edition, the final and last one of the program, included 173 young participants in two action lines: Guaranteed Success BCN and Professional Opportunities in Municipal Markets and Local Commerce. This edition has promoted 13 training courses in sectors such as commerce, food, catering, installations, logistics, and leisure, with a total of 66 contracts, 11 of which are indefinite. 

The program has been promoted by the Catalan Public Employment Service (SOC) and financed with funds from the State Public Employment Service (SEPE), with the collaboration of more than 2,700 companies and training and social entities. 

Barcelona Activa reaffirms its commitment to youth employment and will continue offering alternatives and services aimed at young people aged 16 to 29 through short-term programs and activities focused on training, guidance, and improving professional skills. 

You can consult all the information about services and programs for young people on the official Barcelona Activa Joves website. 

Barcelona Activa has held the recognition event for the participants of the Integral Projects with Hiring, an initiative that this year has hired 523 people who were unemployed and has deployed 123 employment projects throughout the city. The programme has had an investment of 9.5 million euros. 

The PICs have the collaboration of more than 30 municipal organisations, including districts, consortiums and management areas, and are related to five major areas: arrangement and maintenance of public facilities and spaces, environment and urban sustainability, promotion of economic activity, tourism and commerce, community services, and information and communication technologies.

They are aimed at unemployed people residing in Barcelona, ​​registered with the SOC (Catalan Employment Service), with special priority given to those who have the most difficulty in joining the labour market. The programme is implemented in three priority lines:

• Priority neighbourhoods: for people residing in neighbourhoods with lower socioeconomic indicators.

• Vulnerable groups: aimed at people with special difficulty accessing the labor market, such as long-term unemployed people or people over 40 years old.

• Strategic projects: to promote plans and projects that drive the local economy

The projects combine training, job recruitment and technical support to facilitate reintegration into the job market and promote employability and social cohesion in the city. Participants complete 50 to 100-hour itineraries in cross-cutting skills, occupational risk prevention and job search techniques, develop practical experience in activities of public and social interest, and receive tutoring and personalised support to enhance their employability and access to the job market.

According to official data, 47% of participants in the 2024 edition found work in the six months following the programme, consolidating PICs as an effective way to return to work and improve professional skills.

Find out all about the information about the Integral Projects with Hiring on the official website of the Pics of Barcelona Activa.

The Labor Rights Defense Points (PDDLL), promoted by Barcelona Activa, provide information about the legal framework that regulates and protects contractual relations in labor matters. This advisory service is designed to ensure that everyone, regardless of their labor situation, can access the knowledge and support needed to prevent labor violations.

The PDDLL is aimed at salaried workers, self-employed individuals, small businesses and contractors. If you're a young person up to 35 years old, you can also access the Youth Labor Advisory Service, a specialized service for young people.

Three main resources are offered to help the public protect their labor rights: personalized advice, information about labor rights and duties, and group training sessions.

Personalized legal advice is provided in labor law and social security matters, both in-person and by phone. For both types of assistance, prior appointment is required, and you will receive support from a specialized labor lawyer to resolve doubts and offer legal guidance.

Information about labor rights and duties covers topics such as the interpretation of employment contracts, rights to work-life balance, teleworking, and dismissals, among others. It is a useful tool for those who want to clarify general doubts about their contract or working conditions.

Group training sessions allow collectives, associations, and entities to request specific training on labor rights. These sessions are designed to provide information on key topics such as the most common labor rights and best labor practices. Entities can request these sessions tailored to the needs of their group or sector.

The Labor Rights Defense Points offer specialized information on all areas related to working conditions, such as types of contracts, working hours and overtime, pay and salaries, work-life balance, social security, benefits, and teleworking, thus contributing to ensuring more informed and secure labor relations.

This municipal service is complemented with information and actions from the trade unions CCOO and UGT, thereby expanding the coverage and resources available to the public.

For more information and to schedule an appointment, you can consult the official website. For general inquiries, the phone number 900 533 175 is available.

Making the most of this period to continue learning can be a great way to prepare for new professional challenges. A range of online activities will remain available throughout the summer so that jobseekers, entrepreneurs, companies and professionals can update their knowledge and strengthen their skills.

In the field of employment, there are courses to improve professional profiles, career guidance activities for those considering a change in direction, and workshops on communication, leadership, planning and job searching. There are also specific activities for young people and organisations. See all Employment activities and training courses.

For entrepreneurs, the programme includes training on preparing business and financial plans, funding, business management, physical and digital commerce, project presentations and business digitalisation. You can check the Entrepreneurship activities agenda and the range of in-person, online and live-streamed courses.

The programme for companies includes activities on business management, funding and sales strategies, as well as MOOC courses on taxation, setting up a company and digital transformation. All the information is available in the Training and support for companies section.

In terms of technology, Cibernàrium offers training in programming, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, Python, Power BI, Microsoft 365, WordPress, Adobe and online administrative procedures. The activities are available through the 24/7 online courses and the Virtual Classroom.

Make the most of this summer to continue progressing professionally, develop new skills and start September with new knowledge and tools to face new challenges.

Throughout July, the Retail and Hospitality Programme will take place as a series of career guidance activities aimed at people looking for work, seeking professional development or interested in changing their career path.

The programme aims to offer an up-to-date view of retail and hospitality, two strategic sectors for Barcelona’s economy and urban life. The initiative also seeks to connect talent with companies and professional opportunities at a time of transformation marked by digitalisation, sustainability, new consumer habits and customer experience.

The programme includes five online and in-person activities. On 6 July, the Talent Talk: Retail Tech will focus on the digitalisation of retail and the key digital skills for the sector. The following day, the workshop Find out about the most valued skills in these sectors will help participants identify and work on the most in-demand professional skills.

On 13 July, a sectoral event with retail companies will take place to present the current state of the sector within the framework of the European Capital of Commerce 2026. The session will include a contextual presentation by Silvia Ruiz, Director of Trade, Hospitality and Food Services at Barcelona City Council, as well as a round table and a networking space with professionals and companies from the sector.

The programme will continue on 17 July with Coffee with Areas, an in-person session to get to know this travel hospitality company, discover job opportunities and interact with its people team. The programme will close on 21 July with the Talent Talk: Sustainable and Digital Hospitality, focused on the impact of these areas on the sector and on new professional profiles.

With this initiative, Barcelona Activa strengthens its role as a benchmark in career guidance linked to the city’s strategic sectors and provides tools, knowledge and spaces for connection to improve participants’ employability.
 

Estiu TIC returns this July with a programme of 20 educational and recreational activities linked to technology and pedagogical innovation. The programme offers 380 places for children, teachers and educational centres, with the aim of strengthening digital skills and bringing technology closer to both young learners and education professionals. 

The programme is structured around three lines of action: 

Firstly, the EstàsON technology summer camp offers activities for children aged 6 to 12 that combine learning and experimentation through robotics, artificial intelligence, sustainability, digital health and computational thinking. The initiative aims to foster STEAM vocations from a practical, creative and inclusive perspective. The activities will take place in the morning at Cibernàrium Nou Barris, with one edition for children aged 6 to 8 from 29 June to 3 July, and another for children aged 9 to 12 from 6 to 10 July. Places are limited and prior registration is required. 

The programme also includes digital fabrication training for teachers in Nou Barris. The course offers an introduction to 2D and 3D design and the use of digital fabrication technologies, with the aim of incorporating new methodologies and digital skills into the classroom. Participants will learn how to design digital files and operate machines such as 3D printers, laser cutters, cutting plotters and digital embroidery machines. The training is officially certified by the Department of Education. 

The third line consists of 17 certified ICT courses for teachers. The sessions cover topics related to digital collaboration, the creation of educational resources, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analysis and digital productivity, among other areas linked to the technological transformation of education. 

The activities will take place at the Pol de Talent Digital, in the Nou Barris Technology Park, which is becoming a benchmark space for technological training and the development of digital talent in the city. 

Interested participants can consult the full catalogue of activities and complete their registration through the Cibernàrium website. 

More than 300 people took part in the second edition of the Barcelona Technical Conference on Career Guidance, held at the Disseny Hub Barcelona. The event has established itself as a space for reflection, debate, knowledge exchange, and networking for professionals in the sector. 

The conference addressed some of the main challenges of the labour market, such as the triple green, digital, and demographic transition, the use of artificial intelligence in guidance processes, generational replacement in different professions, and support for people who have benefited from the extraordinary regularisation process for migrants. 

The event featured 26 expert speakers and combined keynote presentations, round tables, workshops, and discussion sessions. The sessions focused on data-driven guidance, service personalisation, and the need to support individuals throughout their entire professional journey. 

During the day, experiences related to the application of artificial intelligence in learning and job search processes were also presented. In the afternoon, activities explored quality employment linked to the extraordinary regularisation process and new guidance models aimed at anticipating labour market changes. 

In 2025, more than 12.000 people used Barcelona Activa guidance services. The conference is part of the Barcelona Agreement for Quality Employment 2021–2030 (ABOQ), which aims to promote more equitable employment and facilitate citizens’ access to the labour market. 

If you need advice, discover the services and specific programmes offered by Barcelona Activa. 

The 2026 call for applications for the “Impulsem el que fas” (We boost what you do) grant programme is now open. The initiative is designed to support local projects that help address the needs, opportunities and challenges faced by the city’s residents. 

This new edition has a total budget of €2.7 million, representing a 9.4% increase compared to 2025. The programme offers grants of up to €40,000 per project and includes eight funding streams aimed at strengthening strategic sectors and tackling priority challenges for Barcelona. Applicants may apply to only one funding stream and one subcategory. 

The call is open to self-employed professionals, sole traders and legal entities with a registered office, branch or workplace located in the municipality of Barcelona. Applicants must be duly established and operational at the time of submission and meet at least one of the following criteria: an annual turnover not exceeding €1 million in the highest-grossing year between 2024 and 2025, or a workforce of no more than 20 full-time employees at the time of application. 

Funded projects must have a maximum duration of 12 months and must commence during 2026. Within each subcategory, applicants may submit up to two project actions. The grant may cover up to 80% of the total project cost, with beneficiaries providing a minimum 20% co-financing contribution. The order of access to funding will be determined by a draw. 

To apply, applicants must complete the online grant application form, register their submission through the Barcelona City Council’s Virtual Procedures Office and upload the required supporting documentation. 

The application period is open from 17 June to 17 July 2026. Interested applicants can consult the programme guidelines, application handbook and information session schedule on the Barcelona Activa website. 

The programme includes activities with companies from the sector, sessions focused on key trends and professional profiles, networking opportunities, and participation in leading events such as the International Logistics Exhibition (SIL). Participants will have the chance to learn first-hand about new career opportunities driven by sustainability, digitalisation and the transformation of production and distribution models. 

The session on 5 June will include a round table with professionals from CAMPER, SEAT, REVLON and ICIL Foundation, a session on sustainability and green logistics, and talks on key skills for the sector. It will also include spaces focused on job searching and career planning, with guidance to help participants connect with companies’ current needs

Aimed at people looking for work or seeking to improve their employability, the programme is designed to connect talent with companies and offer an up-to-date view of a sector undergoing major transformation. Throughout the sessions, participants will learn about the most in-demand professional profiles and the emerging skills opening up new career opportunities. 

The initiative reinforces its role as a benchmark in career guidance linked to the city’s strategic sectors, offering practical tools to support career planning or career changes in a field with strong demand for talent. 

We continues to advance the development of the Care Economy Hub with the incorporation of Suara Cooperativa and Eurecat as leaders of its innovation and ecosystem engagement lines. This appointment completes the network of key partners involved in the hub’s development. 

Located at 165 Almogàvers Street, the hub comprises 5,417 m² across six floors and is structured around three main lines of activity: talent and training, innovation, and ecosystem engagement. The facility began operating partially in September 2025 with the launch of its training line, delivered by the Barcelona Education Consortium through the Hospital del Mar Vocational Training Institute for Health Professions. 

The new innovation line will focus on promoting co-creation, testing and validation projects for innovative solutions in the care sector, as well as incubation and acceleration programmes for new business projects. At the same time, the ecosystem engagement line will work to establish the hub as a reference space for the different stakeholders connected to the care economy. 

The project forms part of the government measure “Barcelona cap al dret a la cura 2025–2030” (Barcelona Towards the Right to Care 2025–2030), which recognises care as a strategic sector for the city’s economic and social development. Its aim is to contribute to the professionalisation of the sector, foster innovation and promote the creation of quality employment. 

The incorporation of Suara and Eurecat coincides with the first Inter-Hubs Conference, which brought together representatives from the different economic activity hubs promoted by Barcelona City Council through Barcelona Activa. The strategy currently includes five active hubs focused on sectors such as the creative industries, the circular economy, digital talent, women’s leadership and the care economy, as well as a sixth hub currently being conceptualised around architecture and urban innovation. 

These economic activity hubs are designed to accelerate the growth of strategic sectors, attract talent, entrepreneurship and investment, and strengthen the competitiveness of the city’s economy through public-private collaboration. Their rollout forms part of the Barcelona Impulsa strategy, the city’s economic development roadmap until 2035. 

Marketplaces are meeting spaces that bring together companies with hiring needs and people looking for new job opportunities. 

Through short interviews and direct contact with recruitment teams, these sessions help streamline recruitment processes and create an initial connection between talent and companies from different sectors. 

The activities are organised with leading companies in the city and in collaboration with the SOC, with the aim of connecting candidates with real job opportunities and bringing them closer to the labour market. In addition to presenting their CV directly and personally, participants can learn first-hand what companies are looking for and which skills are valued in each sector. 

Marketplaces also give companies the opportunity to identify talent in a more agile and direct way, supporting more informed recruitment processes aligned with their hiring needs. 

Upcoming sessions include recruitment processes with companies and sectors such as Urbaser (18 May), care services companies (19 May), Condis and companies looking for junior profiles (20 May), retail companies (27 May), ASPAYM (28 May), companies in the field of the blue economy and maritime law (28 May), and companies in the logistics and transport sector (on 5 June). 

Interested candidates can check upcoming calls and register through the Barcelona Activa website, where they will also find detailed information about the professional profiles being sought and how each recruitment process works.

Barcelona is preparing to host the fourth edition of the City and Science Biennial, an event that, between 18th and 23rd November, 2025, will connect science with the citizenship through talks, activities, and interactive workshops.

The Biennial will focus on current issues such as the quantum revolution, artificial intelligence, and the role of women in science. The aim is to bring scientific and technological advances closer to the general public and encourage reflection on how these changes are transforming our society

One of the new features of this edition is the collaboration of entities, specifically the Barcelona Activa Convent for Young People, which will participate with activities aimed at training and professional development, focused on preparing for new job challenges in the scientific and technological sectors.

Among the proposals promoted by the Convent, the following are worth highlighting:

• Coding the future: exploring artificial intelligence (18/11): An activity that will allow attendees to learn how artificial intelligence is already transforming various aspects of our daily lives.

• Curious minds: Careers in the scientific and technological fields (19/11): A session that focuses on job opportunities within the expanding science and technology sectors.

• The (in)visible ingenuity: a journey through the history of women pioneers in science and technology (20/11): A reminder of the female figures who have been essential in science and technology.

• Sharing experiences in the ICT field: Insights from a young professional (21/11): An activity that will connect young people interested in the technological world with professionals in the sector, offering an overview of career possibilities and paths in this field.

• The collapse of the qubit: audiovisual show – mapping (21/11): An audiovisual mapping show created by students of the Barcelona Activa Performing Arts Workshop, which explores quantum physics through light, image and sound.

This event presents a unique opportunity for the public to discover how science, technology, and scientific research are shaping our future. With a diverse programme that includes talks, interactive workshops, exhibitions, and fun activities, the public can explore the latest developments in science and technology in an accessible and enriching way.

You can consult the complete programme of the City and Science Biennial 2025 on the official web of the event.

Barcelona Activa, the economic promotion agency of the Barcelona City Council, has launched “Literal”, a new campaign aimed at bringing youth the services and programs that support professional training, job search, and entrepreneurship. Under the slogan “Everything possible. Everything real. Literal.”, the initiative aims to connect with the current needs of youth and offer them support in defining their professional path.

The campaign focuses on raising awareness of the Barcelona Activa Youth services, specifically targeted at people aged 16 to 29 who are seeking guidance, training, or new job opportunities. Among the offerings are orientation and reskilling programs, professional certificates, Trade Workshops, Dual Vocational Training (FPO), as well as technological training and the IT Academy. The service also includes personalized advice, job search support, and specific programs for entrepreneurs.

The service is available at the Barcelona Activa Convent (Plaça de Pons i Clerch, 2), Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and combines training, guidance, and community building to promote quality employment.

Each year, the Youth service assists thousands of young people who are looking to redefine their professional future and access training or career paths tailored to their needs.

Interested individuals can visit the official Barcelona Activa Youth website and follow campaign updates through Instagram and TikTok social media.

The Digital Talent Hub will host a new edition of INTERHACK BCN 2026, an interuniversity hackathon that will bring together students from several Barcelona universities (UPC, UPF, UB and UAB) to collaborate on the development of technology-driven solutions to real-world problems. 

Over the course of 36 hours, teams of three to five participants with diverse backgrounds and skill sets will work side by side on projects focused on areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and automation. The initiative aims to foster collaboration among emerging talent and generate innovative proposals that contribute to improving the city. 

The event is aimed at university students in Barcelona and welcomes teams of three to five members, including participants from institutions beyond the organising universities. The hackathon format places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity and the ability to combine different areas of expertise to address real needs. 

The programme will begin on Saturday, 9 May, with the official opening ceremony and conclude on Sunday, 10 May, with the awards presentation. Several prizes will be awarded, with total prize funding starting at €3,000, linked to the different challenges proposed during the event. 

Although applications to participate are now closed, sponsorship opportunities are still available for organisations interested in supporting the event and connecting with university talent in the technology sector. 

INTERHACK BCN continues to establish itself as a meeting point between universities and the digital ecosystem, with the aim of promoting innovation and strengthening the role of young talent in the city’s technological development. Watch the video