From ideas to real ventures. Pitch. Learn. Connect. Repeat - every quarter
We believe the next generation of founders is already here, they just need the right room, the right people, and the confidence to start.
Founders of Tomorrow is a one-day, hands-on entrepreneurship experience in Barcelona, running four times a year, designed to help students and young professionals turn early ideas into real momentum.
This is not a competition. It’s a launchpad!
Together, Aticco Lab and Friends of Bata will turn Barcelona into the arena where hidden talent dares to speak up, practice pitching in English, build ideas that matter, and connect with founders and mentors from across Europe.
19 June
18 September
20 November
WHAT IS FOUNDERS OF TOMORROW?
Founders of Tomorrow is a quarterly activation co-created by Aticco Lab and Friends of Bata, designed for young people who are curious about entrepreneurship but not yet part of an accelerator.
Each edition brings together students from different backgrounds, countries, and disciplines for one intensive day of inspiration, learning, and action, all in English, with Spanish welcome.
You don’t need a startup.
You don’t need a team.
You just need curiosity and the courage to try.
WHY JOIN?
- Meet your future co-founders
Connect with international peers, potential teammates, and people who think differently from you.
- Practice pitching, for real
Improve your communication skills and practice pitching in English in a safe, supportive environment.
- Learn from founders who’ve been there
Hear honest stories from Gen Z founders, business experts, investors, and mentors who know what starting actually feels like.
- Expand your point of view
Work with people from different cultures, countries, and perspectives — and see your ideas evolve in real time.
HOW IT WORKS?
MORNING: INSPIRE & ACTIVATE
- Networking coffee.
- Inspirational talks from founders, investors & experts
- Open discussion + Q&A
LUNCH: CONNECT
Casual lunch with speakers, mentors and participants.
AFTERNOON: BUILD & PITCH
- Team formation & idea exploration
- Pitch preparation (3-minute pitch)
- Pitch presentations + mentor feedback
- Winning team announced
EVENING: COMMUNITY DRINKS
Celebrate, connect, and wrap up with the community.
WHAT YOU GET?
- A full day of hands-on entrepreneurship experience
- Real feedback from founders and mentors
- Pitch practice in English (Spanish accepted)
- Certificate of participation
- New connections across Europe
- Winning team prize:
- Each member receives €100 + media visibility on Friends of Bata & Aticco Lab channels.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
- University students & recent graduates
- Young professionals curious about entrepreneurship
- Anyone who wants to test ideas, build confidence, and meet like-minded people
- No prior startup experience required.
WHY WE DO THIS?
Founders of Tomorrow is the pre-accelerator spark, the moment before formal programs, when ideas are fragile and confidence matters most.
Together, Aticco Lab and Friends of Bata are building a bridge between education and entrepreneurship, focused on access, experimentation, and real human connection.
Not a pitch battle.
Not a competition.
A place to start.
Apply to the Next Edition
Spots are limited for each event.
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Interested in supporting the next generation of founders and being part of this experience?
Reach out to valentina.muller@triple-b.co