BIOSPAIN 2026: Full Schedule

11:30 CEST

Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 CEST

Meet innovative startups that are seeking funding to address some of the key challenges of our society. From global warming to the challenge of feeding more than 8 billion people or the need to manage waste and byproducts, biotechnology is offering creative solutions and alternatives.

Start-ups will have the opportunity to present their business plans to a panel of investors. Attendees will be invited to vote for the best start up pitch presentation. The winner will get a free registration to BIOSPAIN 2026.

Presenting companies:

Bioceanics – Clara Bartra, CEO
BioPredX – Helena García Cebollada, CEO
Calfix – Pablo Montequín, CEO
Genbioma – Josune Ayo, CEO
Heuristik – Antxon Caballero, CEO
NUCAPS – Mariano Oto, CEO

Speakers

Helena García Cebollada

CEO, BioPredX

Helena García Cebollada (she/her) is the CEO of BioPredX. After getting her PhD in Bioinformatics in 2022, she continued developing predictive software for proteins and genetic variants in her postdoctoral work. This was the starting seed for BioPredX, which she founded in 2026 in... Read More →

Pablo Montequín

CEO & Co-founder, Calfix

Entrepreneur and legal professional with a Master’s in Intellectual Property & Technology, bringing a proven track record in driving industrial, biotech, and tech projects across Latam, Ireland, and Israel. Heads strategic growth and fundraising initiatives, bridging the gap between... Read More →

Josune Ayo

CEO, Genbioma

Josune Ayo, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Genbioma. Ph.D. in Food Technology (UCM) with over 25 years of experience in food innovation. Research background includes 40 publications and four patents, focused on developing foods with nutritional and health benefits. Active member of Food and... Read More →

Antxon Caballero

CEO, Heuristik

Antxon is a serial entrepreneur with a successful exit. Antxon studied administration and finances with a masters in Big Data, he has international experience in sales and project management, he co founded Heuristik 6 years ago when a nurse made a wrong identification error to his... Read More →

Mariano Oto

CEO, Nucaps

Mariano Oto. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business Sciences, with postgraduate studies in international trade. Entrepreneur and senior executive with more than 20 years of experience in business leadership, commercial strategy, and innovation management. Since 2017, CEO of... Read More →

Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:30 - 12:15 CEST
3 Nicolás Achúcarro room

Startup pitch presentations

Audience English language
Track Bio economy