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Barcelona Gastronomy Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most creative gastronomy innovation ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Gastronomy Innovation / Food Experience / Culinary Concepts – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Gastronomy Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how gastronomy is evolving through creativity, technology, new consumer trends and innovative restaurant concepts.

Barcelona is one of the most vibrant gastronomic cities in the world. Beyond traditional restaurants, the city has become a living laboratory for new culinary experiences, innovative business models and creative food concepts.

During this Innovation Safari, explorers will discover how chefs, entrepreneurs and food innovators are redefining gastronomy, combining creativity, sustainability and customer experience.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

New restaurant concepts and dining experiences
Innovation in gastronomy business models
Food culture and urban trends
Customer experience in restaurants
Creative culinary entrepreneurship

Innovation Safaris allow explorers to experience innovation where it actually happens, interacting directly with chefs, entrepreneurs and hospitality innovators.

The Experience

During this Safari, explorers will visit one of Barcelona’s most interesting gastronomy innovation hotspots, discovering how restaurants can become laboratories for creativity, experience design and business innovation.

Possible hotspots for this Open Innovation Safari include:

Time Out Market Barcelona – Located in Maremagnum, Time Out Market brings together some of the city’s most creative chefs and culinary concepts under one roof.

Explorers will discover how curated food markets are transforming the gastronomy sector by combining quality cuisine, brand storytelling and experiential dining.

Enigma – Experimental Gastronomy Concept – Enigma represents a new generation of immersive dining experiences, where gastronomy, storytelling and spatial design combine to create a unique culinary journey.

Explorers will discover how restaurants can become experiential innovation platforms, pushing the boundaries of traditional dining.

Espai Quirky Eatery – A highly original restaurant concept in Barcelona known for its creative atmosphere, unconventional design and playful gastronomic experience.
Parking Pizza – Design-driven restaurant concepts.
Bar Brutal – Food trends start in small cultural hubs.
Honest Greens – How restaurant concepts scale internationally.
Disfrutar – Creative gastronomy as R&D.
El Nacional – Gastronomy as experience architecture.
Sartoria Panatieri – Craft gastronomy and product innovation.

Explorers will discover how creativity, design and storytelling can transform a simple meal into a memorable experience.

What Explorers Will Gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

Exploration walk at different gastronomy hotspots
Understanding how gastronomy evolves through creativity and innovation
Discovering new restaurant concepts and business models
Learning how experience design shapes customer perception
Innovation workshop with other explorers: Connecting with entrepreneurs and innovators in the gastronomy ecosystem

Participants will also generate ideas and inspiration for new culinary experiences, hospitality concepts or food-related innovation projects.

Who Should Join

Hospitality professionals
Restaurant owners and chefs
Entrepreneurs in food and gastronomy
Corporate innovation leaders
Tourism and experience design professionals

Explorers from different sectors are encouraged to join and exchange perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

If you want to experience one of Europe’s most creative gastronomy ecosystems, join the Barcelona Gastronomy Open Innovation Safari.

Barcelona Creative Industries Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most vibrant creative innovation ecosystems

Barcelona is one of Europe’s leading hubs for creative industries and cultural innovation. From design and digital media to fashion, architecture, audiovisual production and immersive technologies, the city has built a dynamic ecosystem where creativity meets technology and entrepreneurship.

This one-day Innovation Safari offers a curated immersion into the organisations, studios and innovation spaces shaping the future of the creative economy.

During the safari, explorers will meet founders, creators and innovation leaders who are redefining how creativity drives economic value, brand experience and digital transformation.

The safari includes:

• Introduction to the Barcelona creative ecosystem
• Visits to innovation hotspots in design, media or creative technology
• Conversations with founders, creators or innovation leaders
• Guided reflection using the Innovation Safari methodology

The Experience

Explorers will explore key innovation hotspots in Barcelona’s creative ecosystem:

Barcelona Design Hub (DHub) – One of Europe’s most important centres for design and creative industries. DHub combines museum, innovation space and industry platform connecting designers, companies and institutions.

Key insight: Design as a strategic driver of innovation and competitiveness.

Mediapro / MediaPro Studios Innovation Hub – A global leader in audiovisual production, media technology and immersive storytelling. The visit explores how content creation, media production and digital technology converge to create new forms of entertainment and communication.

Key insight: The industrialisation of creativity in the media economy.

Sónar +D / Barcelona Music & Creative Technology Ecosystem – one of the world’s most influential platforms for creative technology, music innovation and digital culture. The hotspot visit explores how artists, technologists and entrepreneurs collaborate to shape the future of creativity.

Key insight: Where art, technology and entrepreneurship intersect.

IDEAL Centre d’Arts Digitals – IDEAL is one of Europe’s most advanced centres dedicated to immersive digital arts and audiovisual experiences. The space combines creative storytelling, immersive technologies, virtual reality and large-scale projections to create new forms of cultural expression.

Key insights: Visitors can explore how artists, technologists and designers collaborate to produce next-generation creative experiences that blend art, technology and entertainment.

OFFF Barcelona / Creative Digital Culture Ecosystem – OFFF is one of the world’s most influential communities in digital creativity, design and visual innovation. Through events, collaborations and international networks, OFFF connects designers, studios, brands and creative technologists.

Key insight: Creative communities as engines of innovation ecosystems.

Who Should Join

This Innovation Safari is designed for explorers interested in:

• creative economy
• brand innovation
• digital media
• cultural entrepreneurship
• design-driven innovation

After this safari, explorers will:

• understand how creative industries generate economic value
• discover how creativity drives innovation across sectors
• learn from organisations combining design, technology and storytelling
• identify new opportunities for collaboration with creative ecosystems

Explorers from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona Corporate Innovation Hubs Open Innovation Safari

Explore how global corporations innovate from Barcelona

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Corporate Innovation / Open Innovation / Technology Hubs – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Corporate Innovation Hubs Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how global corporations are building innovation capabilities through technology hubs and innovation centers.

Over the past decade, Barcelona has become one of Europe’s most attractive locations for corporate innovation hubs, hosting technology centers and global capability centers from multinational companies across sectors such as mobility, finance, energy, healthcare and digital technologies.

During this Innovation Safari, explorers will experience how corporations organize innovation, collaborate with startups and research centers, and develop new products and digital solutions from their Barcelona hubs.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

Corporate innovation strategies
Global capability centers and tech hubs
Open innovation and collaboration with startups
Digital transformation inside large organizations
Talent and technology ecosystems

Innovation Safaris allow explorers to experience innovation where it actually happens, interacting directly with corporate innovation leaders and understanding how large organizations create and scale innovation.

The Experience

During this Safari, explorers will visit one of Barcelona’s leading corporate innovation hotspots and discover how multinational companies develop technology, digital products and new business models from their Barcelona innovation hubs.

Possible hotspots for this Open Innovation Safari include:

Corporate Technology Hub in 22@ Innovation District – Barcelona’s 22@ district has become one of Europe’s most important locations for corporate technology hubs. Many multinational companies have established digital innovation centers here to develop global digital products, software and advanced technologies.

Global Capability Center of a Multinational Company – Many global companies operate Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in Barcelona, responsible for developing strategic capabilities such as AI, data analytics, cybersecurity and digital platforms.

Explorers will:

Exploration walk at the innovation corporate hubs
Explore how corporations leverage Barcelona’s talent ecosystem to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.
Learn how these hubs collaborate with headquarters and other global teams to create scalable innovation.
Innovation workshop with other explorers: Discuss how open innovation frameworks enable corporations to connect internal capabilities with external ecosystems.
Mapping Opportunities with corporate innovation ecosystems

What Explorers Will Gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

Understanding how global corporations organize innovation hubs
Discovering how multinational companies collaborate with startups and ecosystems
Exploring real examples of corporate digital transformation
Learning how corporate innovation hubs operate and scale globally

Participants will also generate ideas and inspiration for corporate innovation strategies within their own organizations.

Who Should Join

Corporate innovation leaders
Executives responsible for digital transformation
Strategy and business development professionals
Entrepreneurs and startup ecosystem actors
Public sector and economic development leaders

Explorers from different sectors are encouraged to join and exchange perspectives.

Explorers from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona Smart City Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s leading urban innovation ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Smart City / Urban Innovation / Mobility – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Smart City Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how cities are using technology, data and innovation to improve urban life.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces explorers to Barcelona’s urban innovation ecosystem, one of the most recognized Smart City environments in Europe.

During the experience, explorers will discover how technology, entrepreneurship and public policy combine to transform cities into more efficient, sustainable and connected environments.

Barcelona has become an international reference in urban innovation through initiatives related to digital infrastructure, smart mobility, open data and sustainable urban development.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

Smart city innovation
Urban mobility solutions
Digital infrastructure for cities
Data-driven urban management

Innovation Safaris allow explorers to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

Explorers will explore a key innovation hotspot in Barcelona’s urban innovation ecosystem:

22@Barcelona – the city’s main innovation district and a global reference for urban regeneration driven by technology, startups and knowledge institutions.

Explorers will:

Exploration walk the innovation district and learn about its transformation from an industrial area into a technology hub
Explore how companies, startups and research centers collaborate in the district
Expert Keynote: Understand how urban planning and innovation ecosystems can reinforce each other
Innovation workshop with other explorers: Discuss the role of cities as platforms for innovation

This immersive approach helps explorers better understand how urban innovation ecosystems operate in practice.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

understanding how cities create innovation districts
discovering how public and private actors collaborate in urban innovation
connecting with Barcelona’s innovation ecosystem
generating ideas and inspiration for urban transformation initiatives

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
urban planners and city officials
technology and mobility professionals
entrepreneurs and startup founders
researchers and academics

Explorers from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona Startup Ecosystem Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most vibrant startup ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Startups / Venture Capital / Entrepreneurship – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Startup Ecosystem Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to understand how successful startup ecosystems are built and how they generate innovation and economic growth.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces participants to the Barcelona entrepreneurial ecosystem, one of the most dynamic startup hubs in Southern Europe.

During the experience, explorers will discover how startups, investors, accelerators and innovation hubs collaborate to create a thriving environment that supports entrepreneurship, technology development and venture creation.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

Startup ecosystems
Entrepreneurship and venture creation
Venture capital and startup funding
Startup acceleration and scaling

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

Explorers will explore a key innovation hotspot in Barcelona’s startup ecosystem:

Barcelona Tech City – one of the most important startup hubs in Southern Europe, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and innovation organizations.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at the innovation hub and startup community spaces
Meet startups & entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders
Innovation workshop with other explorers: Discuss emerging trends in startups
Learn how startup communities attract talent and investment
Discuss how startup ecosystems generate innovation and new business opportunities

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how entrepreneurial ecosystems operate in practice.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

understanding how successful startup ecosystems are built
discovering how startups attract investment and scale internationally
connecting with entrepreneurs and innovation organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for future ventures and collaborations

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders
entrepreneurs and startup founders
investors and venture capital professionals
public sector innovation managersresearchers and academics

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona FoodTech Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most innovative FoodTech ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: FoodTech / AgriTech / Future of Food – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona FoodTech Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how innovation and technology are transforming the future of food.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari introduces participants to the Barcelona FoodTech ecosystem, where startups, research centers and food companies are developing new solutions related to alternative proteins, sustainable food production and digital food systems.

During the experience, explorers will discover how entrepreneurs, scientists and innovators are working together to create new technologies and business models that are reshaping the global food industry.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

FoodTech innovation
Alternative proteins
Sustainable food systems
Digital transformation in the food industry

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

The Safari combines curated exploration with interactive activities designed to encourage learning, discussion and inspiration.

Explorers will explore a key innovation hotspot in Barcelona’s FoodTech ecosystem:

IRTA – One of the most important agri-food research centers in Europe.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at the innovation spaces
Meet startups and innovators working on the future of food
Innovation workshop with other explorers: Discuss emerging trends in sustainable food and alternative proteins
Explore how FoodTech startups scale internationally

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how FoodTech ecosystems operate in practice.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in FoodTech innovation
understanding how FoodTech startups develop and scale new products
connecting with entrepreneurs and innovation organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for new products and business models

Who Should Join

corporate innovation leaders in the food industry
entrepreneurs and startup founders
food industry executives
researchers and academics
public sector innovation managers

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Corporate Open Innovation Safari

A strategic immersion into Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech innovation

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Artificial Intelligence / Deep Tech / Data Innovation – Duration: Two Days

The Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Corporate Open Innovation Safari is a two-day strategic immersion designed for organizations that want to explore how artificial intelligence and deep technologies can accelerate innovation and transformation.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpas Francesc Saldaña & Oriol Ribera, this Safari combines ecosystem exploration with collaborative workshops to help organizations understand emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.

Participants will explore how Barcelona’s innovation ecosystem is driving breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, supercomputing and deep technology. The Innovation Safari combines visits to leading research institutions with expert discussions and structured reflection activities designed to translate insights into strategic opportunities for participating organizations.

Participants will explore topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence ecosystems
Deep Tech innovation models
Advanced computing infrastructure
AI-driven transformation strategies

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

Participants will explore two leading AI research institutions in Barcelona:

Barcelona Supercomputing Center – home of one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers and a leading research institution in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and data science.
EURECAT – A leading European technology center focused on applied research and technology transfer.

Explorers will:

Exploration walk at the supercomputing facilities and innovation spaces
Meet startups and innovators working on new AI technologies
Innovation workshop with other explorers
Technology demonstration session
Roundtable discussion with ecosystem experts
Expert Keynote: Participants will meet an invited expert from Barcelona’s AI ecosystem such as: AI researcher, Deep Tech entrepreneur, Venture capital investor focused on AI, Corporate innovation leader
Mapping opportunities for AI adoption
Identifying collaboration opportunities with the ecosystem
Defining potential pilot projects or partnerships
Participate in discussions about emerging trends in AI & DeepTech

The experience also includes a facilitated reflection session to translate insights into practical opportunities for the participating organization.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn, design & engage by:

discovering emerging trends in artificial intelligence and deep technologies
understanding how AI research ecosystems operate
connecting with researchers and innovation organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for future innovation projects
AI applications for industry and business
Advanced data analytics and intelligent systems
Collaboration models between research centers and companies

Who Should Join

This Innovation Safari is designed for professionals interested in emerging technologies and innovation, including:

corporate innovation teams
digital transformation leaders
R&D departments
technology strategy teams
public sector innovation units

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Executive Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most dynamic Artificial Intelligence ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Artificial Intelligence / Deep Tech / Data Innovation – Duration: Half Day

The Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Executive Open Innovation Safari is a focused half-day experience designed for senior leaders who want to quickly understand how artificial intelligence and deep technologies are shaping the future of business.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Oriol Ribera, this Safari provides a high-level immersion into Barcelona’s AI ecosystem, combining expert insights with direct exposure to cutting-edge research environments.

Participants will explore key developments in artificial intelligence, data science and advanced computing while discussing how these technologies can create new opportunities for organizations.

Participants will explore topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence strategy
Deep Tech innovation
Advanced computing
Data-driven decision making

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

Participants will explore a key AI research hotspot in Barcelona: Barcelona Supercomputing Center

Participants will:

Exploration walk at supercomputing facilities
Meet researchers and innovation experts
Innovation workshop with other explorers
Discuss strategic implications of AI for organizations

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

understanding the role of supercomputing in artificial intelligence
identifying strategic opportunities related to AI adoption
connecting with Barcelona’s AI innovation ecosystem
gaining inspiration for future technology initiatives

Who Should Join

C-level executives
innovation directors
technology leaders
strategy teams
public sector leaders

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most dynamic Artificial Intelligence ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Artificial Intelligence / Deep Tech / Data Innovation – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how artificial intelligence and deep technologies are transforming industries and creating new business opportunities.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Oriol Ribera, this Safari introduces participants to the Barcelona AI ecosystem, one of the most dynamic technology environments in Southern Europe.

During the experience, explorers will discover how researchers, startups and technology organizations are developing cutting-edge solutions in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-driven innovation.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Deep Tech innovation
Data-driven transformation

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

The Safari combines curated exploration with interactive activities designed to encourage learning, discussion and inspiration.

Explorers will explore a key innovation hotspot in Barcelona’s AI ecosystem:

Barcelona Supercomputing Center – home of one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers and a leading research institution in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and data science.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at the supercomputing facilities and innovation spaces
Meet startups and innovators working on new AI technologies
Innovation workshop with other explorers
Participate in discussions about emerging trends in AI & DeepTech

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how advanced research ecosystems contribute to technological innovation.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in artificial intelligence and deep technologies
understanding how AI research ecosystems operate
connecting with researchers and innovation organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for future innovation projects

Who Should Join

This Innovation Safari is designed for professionals interested in emerging technologies and innovation, including:

corporate innovation leaders
technology strategists
entrepreneurs and startup founders
researchers and academics
public sector innovation managers

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona Health Tech Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most dynamic Health Tech ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Health Tech / AI for Health – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Health Tech Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how innovation is transforming healthcare.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari takes participants inside the Barcelona Health Hub, one of the most vibrant Health Tech ecosystems in Europe.

During the experience, explorers will discover how startups, researchers and innovators are developing new technologies that are shaping the future of healthcare.

Participants will explore topics such as:

AI for Health
Health Tech
Digital health innovation
Biotechnology

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

The Safari combines curated exploration with interactive activities designed to encourage learning, discussion and inspiration.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at Barcelona Health Hub
Meet startups and innovators working on new health technologies
Innovation workshop with other explorers
Participate in discussions about emerging trends in healthcare innovation

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how innovation happens within the Health Tech ecosystem.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging technologies and innovation trends
understanding how innovation ecosystems operate
connecting with innovators and organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for future projects

Who Should Join

This Innovation Safari is designed for professionals interested in innovation and emerging technologies, including:

corporate innovation leaders
researchers and academics
entrepreneurs and startup founders
technology professionals
public sector innovation managers

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.