Andalucía Open Future

What Andalucía Open Future does

Andalucía Open Future is a public-private partnership initiative launched in June 2014 to support technology-based entrepreneurship across the Andalusia region of Spain. Founded as a collaboration between the Junta de Andalucía (regional government) and Telefónica, with additional backing from Promálaga, Ayuntamiento de Almería, and IMDEEC, the program operates four physical acceleration hubs—El Cubo in Sevilla (PCT Cartuja), La Farola in Málaga, El Cable in Almería, and El Patio in Córdoba—and has cumulatively accelerated more than 374 startups since inception.

The acceleration methodology runs 4-8 months and combines open-innovation and Lean Startup frameworks, with a preference for projects leveraging the FIWARE technology platform in domains such as Industry 4.0, digital content, and Smart Agro. Entrepreneurs apply through a permanent open call (Convocatoria permanente), are evaluated by a Selection Committee, and, if admitted, receive free co-working space, access to 80+ specialized mentors, and introductions to investors, business angels, and corporate partners via the global Telefónica Open Future network. A parallel Talentum Startups scholarship program places university students from all 10 Andalusian universities into internships at accelerated startups, with up to 400 scholarships offered across recent convocations and an initial 1,000-scholarship commitment under the 2014 Telefónica–Junta convenio.

The initiative does not generate direct revenue from startups—all services are free and funded through the capital and in-kind commitments of the founding partners, including Telefónica's initial 8.9 million EUR, two-year commitment covering scholarships, centers of excellence, internationalization support, and a technology platform. The underlying legal entity is Telefónica de España, S.A.U., positioning Andalucía Open Future as a regional execution vehicle within Telefónica's broader global Open Future umbrella rather than an independently capitalized company. Reported outcomes include 149+ startups actively billing and 78+ startups receiving investment post-acceleration.

Name

Andalucía Open Future

Legal name

Telefónica de España, S.A.U.

Website

https://andalucia.openfuture.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Andalucía Open Future is a public-private partnership founded in 2014 that operates four free startup acceleration hubs across Andalusia, Spain (Sevilla, Málaga, Almería, Córdoba), serving technology entrepreneurs and university students through mentorship, co-working, and access to the global Telefónica Open Future network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Acceleration Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship, Startup Incubation & Pitch Programs (EDAMAKAK), Innovation & Design Thinking Programs (EDAMAHAD)

Keywords

• Startup acceleration services
• Entrepreneurship support programs
• Co-working spaces
• Mentorship networks
• Innovation hubs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartuja

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Acceleration program (free service): Andalucía Open Future provides free acceleration services to startups — including co-working space, mentorship, access to investors, and strategic partnerships — at no charge to participants. The initiative is funded through the investment commitments of its public and private founding partners (Junta de Andalucía and Telefónica), with no revenue generated directly from startups.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Andalucía Open Future is a regional startup acceleration initiative that provides free acceleration services to technology-based startups in Andalusia, Spain, including co-working space across four physical hubs (El Cubo in Sevilla, La Farola in Málaga, El Cable in Almería, El Patio in Córdoba), a 4-8 month personalized acceleration program, mentorship from 80+ specialized experts, and access to investors and strategic partners. The initiative also operates the Talentum Startups scholarship program providing university students with 3-6 month paid internships at technology startups.

Product overview

Andalucía Open Future is a regional startup acceleration initiative, not a single software product but rather a multi-service ecosystem comprising four acceleration hubs (El Cubo in Sevilla, La Farola in Málaga, El Cable in Almería, and El Patio in Córdoba), a mentorship network of over 80 specialists, the Talentum Startups scholarship program, and free crowdworking spaces. The program offers a 4-8 month personalized acceleration methodology focused on innovation-based entrepreneurship, connecting startups with investors, strategic partners, and the global Open Future network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• El Cubo: Acceleration hub in Sevilla focused on technology startups and FIWARE solutions
• La Farola
• El Cable
• El Patio
• Talentum Startups

Products and services

• Programa de Aceleración (Acceleration Program) A startup acceleration program lasting 4-8 months that provides personalized work plans, mentorship from over 40 experts, access to investors and financing, and strategic partnerships with large multinationals and public organizations for selected technology startups in Andalusia.
• El Cubo A crowdworking and acceleration hub located in Seville at PCT Cartuja (Avda. Camino de los Descubrimientos, 17), offering over 800 square meters with capacity for 60+ workstations, specializing in Industry 4.0 and FIWARE technology-based projects.
• La Farola A crowdworking and acceleration hub located in Málaga (C/Concejal Muñoz Cerván, 3, Módulo 5, Planta 1) that provides acceleration services for startups with mentorship and networking opportunities, supported by Promálaga.
• El Cable A crowdworking and acceleration hub located in Almería (C/Magistral Domínguez, 23) offering acceleration services for tech startups with access to mentorship and investor networks, supported by the Ayuntamiento de Almería.
• El Patio A crowdworking and acceleration hub located in Córdoba (Edificio del Centro de Producción e Iniciativas de Córdoba, Calle Priego de Córdoba s/n) providing acceleration services for entrepreneurs, supported by IMDEEC.
• Talentum Startups A scholarship program for university students to conduct internships at tech startups for 3-6 months, with 400 scholarships offered across multiple convocations, part of the Open Future initiative for promoting innovation-based entrepreneurship among university talent.
• Mentor Network A network of over 80 specialized mentors providing advisory services to accelerated startups in areas including strategic planning, commercialization, digital marketing, finance, legal, communication, and technology development.
• Crowdworking Spaces Free workspace hosting for startups across the four hubs, including workstations, meeting rooms with projection equipment, postal services, community access, and high-speed WiFi.

Quantifiable outcome

• 374+ startups accelerated; 149+ billing/generating revenue; 78+ received investment

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Junta de AndalucíacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2014Junta de Andalucía is the regional government of Andalusia and the primary public partner in the initiative. It co-founded and co-funds Andalucía Open Future alongside Telefónica, provides access to public entrepreneurship infrastructure (CADE centers), and supports policy alignment for innovation-driven entrepreneurship in the region.
• TelefónicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2014Telefónica is the primary private-sector partner in the initiative. Committed an investment of 8.9 million euros over two years, provides access to the global Telefónica Open Future network and platform (online.openfuture.org), and contributes technological expertise and brand credibility. The initiative is part of Telefónica's global Open Future umbrella program.
• Promálaga (Ayuntamiento de Málaga)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2014Promálaga (Málaga municipal development agency) is a founding partner contributing to the La Farola hub in Málaga. It supports local entrepreneurship ecosystem development in the city.
• Ayuntamiento de AlmeríacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2014The municipality of Almería is a founding partner contributing to the El Cable hub in Almería. It supports the development of the local technology entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• IMDEEC (Instituto Municipal de Desarrollo Económico y Empleo de Córdoba)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2014IMDEEC (Municipal Institute for Economic Development and Employment of Córdoba) is a founding partner contributing to the El Patio hub in Córdoba, supporting local entrepreneurship and employment creation.
• All 10 Andalusian UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Universidad de Sevilla, Universidad de Granada, Universidad de Córdoba, Universidad de Málaga, Universidad de Cádiz, Universidad de Almería, Universidad de Huelva, Universidad de Jaén, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, and others collaborate with the Talentum Startups scholarship program, facilitating student internships at startups and hosting presentation events for program recruitment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Barcelona Activa: Barcelona's municipal economic development agency running startup support programs, co-working, and acceleration services. Comparable in being a publicly backed regional ecosystem builder with accelerator offerings, but operating in Catalonia rather than Andalusia.
• IMPULSA (Andalucía): Andalusian public agency supporting entrepreneurship and SME development with advisory, training, and funding programs. Comparable as a regional public-sector entrepreneurship support body but with broader scope than AOF's tech-startup specialization.
• CADE (Centros Andaluces de Desarrollo Empresarial): Public Andalusian business development centers run by Junta de Andalucía, offering workspace, advisory, and support to entrepreneurs across the region. Comparable as a regional Andalusian entrepreneurship support network but with broader SMB focus rather than tech-startup specialization.

Direct peers

• Telefónica Open Future: The global umbrella program under which Andalucía Open Future operates. Direct parent network offering a unified open-call platform (online.openfuture.org) and connecting Andalusian startups to international Telefónica resources, mentors, and corporate partners.
• Conector Startup Accelerator: Barcelona-based Spanish accelerator founded by Carlos Blanco, operating multiple batches per year with equity-free model and mentor-driven methodology. Comparable in targeting early-stage tech founders with intensive acceleration cycles and investor introductions.
• Wayra: Telefónica's global corporate accelerator network operating in 7+ countries. Direct sister program to Andalucía Open Future under the Telefónica Open Future umbrella, offering similar mentorship and corporate open-innovation challenges but with broader geographic reach.
• Lanzadera: Leading Spanish startup accelerator founded by Juan Roig (Mercadona) based in Valencia, now operating nationally. Directly comparable model: equity-free acceleration with intensive mentorship, funding support, and access to a large corporate partner's network.
• SeedRocket: Barcelona-based Spanish startup accelerator running intensive programs with mentor networks and investor access. Comparable in offering equity-free acceleration, mentorship, and demo-day exposure, though concentrated in Catalonia rather than Andalusia.
• Ship2B: Barcelona-based impact-tech accelerator and investor supporting startups with social or environmental missions. Comparable in offering equity-free or impact-aligned acceleration with corporate partner introductions and mentor networks for early-stage Spanish founders.

Emerging players

• INCIBE Emprende: Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute's startup support program (Cybersecurity Ventures) offering acceleration and investment for cybersecurity-focused founders. Comparable as a corporate/institutional acceleration program for Spanish startups with sector specialization, though narrower in cybersecurity scope than AOF's broad tech focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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