# Spanish startup innovation awards

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-startup-innovation-awards
> Updated: 2026-10-18T10:07:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Top 101 Spain Up Nation awards have recognized various innovative startups across Spain. In the Navarra region, five companies from the Centro Europeo de Empresas e Innovación de Navarra ecosystem were named most innovative, with a strong emphasis on the health sector, including biotechnology and gene therapy.

In Andalusia, nine startups were selected for the third edition of the awards, representing the second-highest number of representatives in the national ranking alongside the Valencian Community. These companies cover diverse sectors such as artificial intelligence, water treatment, circular economy, agrifood innovation, and renewable energy.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Nine Andalusian startups named among Spain's top 101 most innovative

Nine Andalusian startups have been named among Spain’s top 101 most innovative companies in the ‘Top 101 Spain Up Nation’ awards, placing the region second in national representation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nine-andalusian-startups-named-among-spains-top-101-most-innovative

### 2026-10-06: BNEW 2026 and regional awards recognize innovative Spanish startups

BNEW 2026 and the Top 101 Spain Up Nation awards have recognized several innovative startups in Spain, with a strong emphasis on health, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bnew-2026-and-regional-awards-recognize-innovative-spanish-startups

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