Andalusia’s Regional Ministry of University, Research and Innovation and the Andalusian Council of Chambers of Commerce have selected 12 finalists for the fifth Startup Andalucía Roadshow. A total of 27 applications were submitted. The initiative identifies, selects and supports technology-based Andalusian startups with high growth potential.
The finalists are based in Almería, Cádiz, Granada, Jaén, Málaga and Seville. From Almería, SEMBLA™ offers a data- and AI-based asset intelligence platform, while Funecon provides a digital service to help foreign residents and tourists in Spain manage funerals. Cádiz-based Arkaiu Systems centralizes and customizes companies’ use of artificial intelligence through a SaaS platform.
Granada’s finalists are Tacto, which develops MERCA360, a SaaS platform for digitizing wholesale markets and agri-food operators; Vi-Studio, which uses AI and smart glasses to provide hotel guests with tourism experiences and routes; and Montevive.AI, which specializes in AI security and governance for regulated companies. Jaén-based Glosso is a University of Jaén spin-off developing AI solutions for industries including manufacturing, agriculture, defence, logistics and energy.
The four Málaga companies are Nexo Intelligence, which automates order management in the hospitality sector using AI; RMTracker Solutions, a developer of vertical applications and SaaS solutions; Crew Factory, which provides in-person and digital training for cabin crew, supported by technology and AI; and Eldes, which has created an AI- and computer-vision-based sign-language learning platform. Seville-based Savvy Tech Hotels develops AI solutions for tourism and operational optimization.
All applicants took part in a “Talent Show” round of pitch presentations on September 9 and 10. A jury of investment and entrepreneurship experts assessed them, giving 30% of the score to innovation, competitive advantage and the business’s value proposition; 30% to technical, commercial and financial viability; and 40% to the founders’ capabilities, attitudes and experience.
The 12 finalists will receive specialized training and advice. They will present their projects to a jury on September 23 at Al-Ándalus Innovation Venture. In this final round, judges will also consider growth and internationalization strategies, business metrics, ability to attract investment and potential to scale. Five companies will be named winners and offered mentoring and promotional opportunities, including participation in Valencia Digital Summit on October 21 and 22 and SLUSH in Helsinki from November 17 to 19.
The Roadshow is part of the First Andalusian Chamber Plan for 2026–2028. It is open to technology-based small and medium-sized businesses with a registered office, tax residence or at least one workplace in Andalusia. Eligible companies must have been incorporated less than five years ago—or up to seven years ago in biotechnology and health—and must offer innovative products or services, have a scalable business model with recurring revenue, and have a founding team of at least two people working on the project. Previous winners of the program are not eligible.