Desafía SF Demo Day

Highlights include:

• ​A zero-emission mobility pioneer electrifying last-mile logistics with modular delivery vehicles and fleet analytics.

• ​An AI video intelligence platform automating media workflows for content-heavy enterprises.

• ​A hospitality CRM engine turning guest data into direct revenue and loyalty.

• ​A fitness analytics suite predicting churn and boosting retention across gym networks.

• ​A fund infrastructure platform that lets digital managers launch institutional-grade funds in days.

• ​A developer automation copilot enabling AI workflows with full code control and compliance.

• ​A grid optimization platform already streamlining planning for over 30 utilities.

• ​A wealth management AI colleague augmenting financial advisors’ productivity.

• ​An immersive VR training platform transforming healthcare education.

• ​A digital neuro-rehab suite improving cognitive recovery for patients worldwide.

​​The evening will bring together VCs, corporate innovators, founders, and international partners for an engaging showcase of emerging technologies and cross-border collaboration - followed by networking over drinks and refreshments with the founders and community.

​Run of Show:
🕕 5:30 PM – Doors open
🗣️ 6:30 PM – Opening remarks
🚀 6:45 PM – Startup pitches (5 minutes each)
🍸 7:45 PM – Networking reception

​Space is limited, and this event is intended to meet the founders, discover emerging technologies, and connect with VCs, corporate innovators, and international partners over drinks and networking.

​​This event is organized by SOSA, in partnership with Founder Institute. The Desafía San Francisco program is operated by SOSA in partnership with ICEX, Red.es, and the Trade Commission of Spain in Los Angeles.

​SOSA is a global open innovation company. We work with governments and corporations, building custom innovation programs to support the development and implementation of technological innovation. SOSA's accelerator programs combine mentorship from SOSA's innovation consultants, as well as in-market introductions to corporate contacts, VC investors, industry experts, and partners. Leveraging this network, SOSA creates valuable opportunities for deals, strategic partnerships, and funding for companies in its accelerator programs.

​​ICEX is a public business-oriented organization aimed at promoting the prosperity of the Spanish economy through internationalization. Its goals include enhancing the competitiveness of Spanish companies and their ecosystems in international markets; promoting Spain's image and productive sectors abroad; attracting and supporting foreign investment; and providing training in these areas. ICEX also promotes the international scalability of the technological and innovative entrepreneurship ecosystem through market intelligence, institutional support, and ecosystem partnerships.

​​Red.es is the public corporate entity attached to the Ministry of Digital Transformation and The Civil Service. It develops programs that boost the digital economy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, while training professionals and supporting SMEs and startups through the adoption of advanced digital technologies.

Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured online programs have helped over 8,100 startups raise over $1.9B in funding.