As part of the S4i Madrid event — one of the leading international forums dedicated to Deep Science, which brings together the research world with a well-established audience of investors, companies, and investment funds — the Netval group will be participating not only to present the Knowledge Share ecosystem and platform, but also to offer spin-off teams the opportunity to take part in a pitching competition and to showcase their prototypes in a dedicated Deep Tech exhibition area.

How to Apply:

Pitch (Startup & Spin-off Registration)

The Open Call is now open for startups and spin-offs wishing to participate in the Investor Corner. This opportunity will allow participants to present their pitch and meet high-profile investors specializing in Deep Science.

Participation in the pitching session is subject to selection by the event’s evaluation committee, composed of companies and investors.

Application deadline: December 22, 2025

LINK TO APPLICATION AND CODE DETAILS

Prototype & Product Registration

All interested research groups are invited to register the products and prototypes they wish to present within the exhibition area.
This year, all registered projects will also be included in the new S4i Prototype Catalogue, a digital marketplace designed to increase the visibility and impact of the scientific results presented.

Application deadline: December 22, 2025

LINK TO APPLICATION AND CODE DETAILS

Cost Coverage

• Covered by S4i Organization: exhibition entry and booth

• To be covered by participants: travel and accommodation

Selection Criteria

Prototypes included in the Expo area will be pre-selected by the Knowledge Share team, based on potential, maturity, and space availability.
Pitches will be selected by the S4i scientific committee by mid-January 2026.