We’re officially opening the call for startups: the FutureTravel Pitch Competition is back.
On October 29th, Barcelona will once again host the FutureTravel Summit: a global gathering of travel innovators, startup founders, corporate executives, and investors. Set in one of Europe’s most iconic travel hubs, the summit brings together forward-thinking minds shaping what’s next in travel and hospitality.
The Pitch Competition is always a highlight of the event. It’s a launchpad for early-stage travel startups looking to gain traction, visibility, and strategic connections.
The Criteria
This year’s competition will see 10 early-stage startups that are:
- Travel, tourism & hospitality startups
- At pre-seed or seed stage
- Founded within the last 3 years
If that sounds like you, apply through our application form. Applications close on July 20th.
The Prize Package
You’ll pitch live in front of a top-tier jury of investors and industry leaders. You have direct access to people who write checks and open doors in travel tech. You’ll get featured in FutureTravel’s newsletter and gain visibility across our channels and partner network.
On top of that:
- $100,000 in Cloudflare credits, including a dedicated account manager and technical sessions with Cloudflare experts to optimize your infrastructure.
- 90% discount on HubSpot‘s AI-powered and connected CRM* (valued at $17,000 USD) to scale sales, marketing, and customer operations.
- 6 months free of Notion Business, including Notion AI (valued at up to $12,000)—roadmaps, projects, fundraising, hiring, all in one place with AI-powered insights.
- 1-year enterprise plan on simpleshow Video Maker by D-ID (5-user package, valued at €9,900) for high-quality, AI-powered explainer videos.
- A complimentary exhibition booth at the 2026 FutureTravel Summit (valued at €2,000), including 3 event tickets.
The jury
Startups will pitch in front of a jury that includes:
- Mercè Tell, Encomenda Capital Partners
- Suzanna Chiu, Amadeus Ventures
- Jose Gaytan de Ayala, Kinnevik
The jury’s questions and insights helped past participants shape their strategies, connect with investors, and grow their businesses.
More than a pitch
The FutureTravel Summit it’s a space for meaningful connections within the industry. Join us to meet the people building the future of travel, spark collaborations, and learn from the minds moving the industry forward.
Apply now for your chance to pitch and be part of one of Europe’s most dynamic event focusing on travel innovation.