6th Call for Catalonia Exponential Leaders 2026 (CEL’26)
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6th Call for Catalonia Exponential Leaders 2026 (CEL’26)

FEBRUARY 27, 2026 Members' News

ACCIÓ has launched the 6th edition of the Catalonia Exponential Leaders (CEL) program, aimed at identifying the 10 most disruptive companies of 2026. We are looking for bold, innovative, and disruptive companies with the potential for exponential growth.

This call is open to companies with an operational headquarters in Catalonia, including both startups and established businesses from any sector, developing differentiated business models and innovative solutions with the potential for positive impact.

Selected companies will join the Catalonia Exponential Leaders community, gaining access to:

  • Institutional visibility and recognition

  • High-level strategic training to accelerate their projects

  • Exclusive networking to expand contacts

  • Connections to ACCIÓ services and program partner entities to drive growth

Application deadline: Friday, March 6th
Participation process: simple and fully online via the program website
Info session: Monday, February 2nd | Online. Registration and session details on the program website

Contact: cataloniaexponential.accio@gencat.cat

If your company is transforming its sector, this call is for you!

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