Impulse Awards 2026

Nominations

Ecosystem Builder Award

13 nominees
New in Barcelona Winner

New in Barcelona is a mature community ecosystem for international and local residents in Barcelona. It combines free events, activity groups, digital channels, language exchange, housing and job groups, practical information, and social integration tools. Its methodology is based on consistency,... More

Collage Finalist

Collage is an established creative education project based in Gràcia, Barcelona. Its core activity is English language learning through full immersion, art, theatre, STEAM, play, and multidisciplinary projects. The school works with children and families in its own space and through long-term... More

Flea Market Barcelona Finalist

Flea Market Barcelona has institutionalized the second-hand market concept in the city by developing a scalable methodology for social commerce events. The approach centers on the transformation of public spaces into vibrant economic hubs that support a circular economy. Methodology includes... More

Kolo Finalist

is a community platform and mobile app based in Barcelona that curates small groups of creators, founders, and builders to facilitate intentional in-person meetings. The project uses algorithmic matching, logistics automation, and experience design to bring people together. The core methodology... More

ATTIKA Fitness Nominee

ATTIKA Fitness is a small but structured strength and health studio in Barcelona. Its methodology combines personalized training, small group formats, nervous system education, breathwork, cold exposure, and community experiences. The business serves mainly women and expats who want strength... More

CO'LAAB Nominee

CO'LAAB is a cultural concept-store in Poble Sec, Barcelona, combining specialty coffee, a curated vinyl record store, and a live event space — all rooted in B…CO'LAAB is a cultural concept-store in Poble Sec, Barcelona, combining specialty coffee, a curated vinyl record store, and a live event... More

Yingtong Zhou Nominee

Mindful Peace Association represents a hybrid model combining cultural integration, mindfulness education, social infrastructure, and digital systems. The project operates both as a physical community center and as a scalable digital ecosystem supported by AI-driven communication and structured... More

Masia Can Bosc Nominee

Masia Can Bosc is an early-stage rural hospitality and ecosystem project near Barcelona. It combines a large rural estate, event infrastructure, accommodation, outdoor space, forest surroundings, and family-run hospitality into one flexible platform for gatherings, retreats, celebrations, and... More

CasaCaprichos Nominee

CasaCaprichos is a women-led artisan marketplace and cultural platform based in Barcelona. Its core activity is connecting Spanish makers with conscious consumers through curated products, storytelling, bilingual access, and slow living values. The project’s methodology is rooted in UX thinking,... More

Project Reborn Nominee

Project Reborn is a pioneering ecosystem builder in Barcelona that scales the impact of sustainable design through its integrated coworking and showroom model, demonstrating the commercial viability of upcycling in modern urban settings. Its methodology focuses on providing visibility to eco-forward... More

Talisman Nominee

Talisman is a multidisciplinary creative business based in Gràcia, Barcelona. It combines personal creative services, handmade products, and community formats within one small physical space. The methodology is based on customization, niche positioning, direct client relationships, and collaboration... More

Iakuban Coaching Academy Nominee

Iakuban Coaching Academy is an early-stage coaching education and marketplace project based in Barcelona. Its core activity is training professional coaches through ICF-accredited programs while building a platform that connects those coaches with clients. The business responds to a real market gap:... More

ABRA.S.O.S. Nominee

ABRA.S.O.S. is a creative concept rooted in architecture, art, and human connection. It began with reflection on the hug during the pandemic and grew into a system of texts, drawings, music, wearable objects, workshops, retreats, and spatial practice. The methodology is based on crossing scales... More