The Gap in Between
Social Nest Foundation
Social Nest Foundation's impact-innovation event in Valencia, with a pitch challenge for impact startups.
The Gap in Between at a glance
| Part of | Social Nest Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | Spain |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Official website | thegapinbetween.com |
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at The Gap in Between, separate from the funding calls above.
The Gap in Between Startup Challenge
CompetitionAn international pitch competition for impact startups, connecting them with investors and corporates.
Best for: Impact startups that want to pitch to investors and corporates
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The Startup Challenge is the pitch competition within The Gap in Between. Teams pitch on an international stage and get curated connections with decision-makers. The challenge page lists ELDES as a 2026 winner.
What you get
- A chance to pitch on an international stage
- Curated connections with decision-makers, investors and corporates
Who can apply
- Impact startups
- The challenge calls itself an international call. Its website does not clearly say whether startups based outside Europe, including India, can apply.
How to apply: Applying is free, according to the challenge page. The page does not state a closing date, so confirm that the round is open before you prepare an application.
The Gap in Between 2026
ProgrammeAn impact-innovation event in Valencia on 20 October 2026, bringing together corporations, investors, startups and policymakers.
Best for: Corporations, investors, startups and policymakers who want to meet each other
- In person
With Hijos de Rivera, Agua NEA, Central Lechera Asturiana (CAPSA), First Drop, SpainNAB, Zubi Capital, Zubi Group
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The Gap in Between 2026 is the event held at BASE 1 in La Marina de Valencia on 20 October 2026. The event describes itself as a European event on impact innovation. It has run since 2023, and the 2026 edition has partner organisations involved from the start.
What you get
- A General Pass or a Business Pass
- The Business Pass includes AI-powered matchmaking and a startup and investor directory
- Group discounts for bookings of 10 or more tickets
How to apply: Buy a ticket on the event's registration page. The event website lists paid tickets, while the Startup Challenge page says taking part in the event is free. Check the current ticketing before you plan around either statement.
How to apply to The Gap in Between
Choosing the right route
- Impact startups that want to pitch to investors and corporates should look at the Startup Challenge.
- Founders and teams who want to attend the 2026 event should buy a ticket on its registration page.
- Check first whether startups outside Europe, including India, can apply to the Startup Challenge. The website does not say clearly.
How applications work
- The Startup Challenge page says applying is free.
- The page does not state a closing date. Confirm that the round is open before you prepare an application.
- Event tickets come as a General Pass or a Business Pass. Groups of 10 or more get a discount.
What the challenge is about
- The challenge treats entrepreneurship as a driver of social and environmental transformation.
- Each edition spotlights startups turning ideas into solutions for people and the planet.
About The Gap in Between
The Gap in Between is an impact-innovation event run by Social Nest Foundation, held in Valencia. Its 2026 edition takes place on 20 October 2026 at BASE 1 in La Marina de Valencia. The event website describes it as a European event that brings together corporations, investors, startups and policymakers.
Programmes
The event has two parts on its website. The Startup Challenge is a pitch competition for impact startups, connecting them with investors and corporates. The 2026 event sells tickets to its wider audience of corporations, investors, startups and policymakers.
The event has run since 2023. Each challenge edition spotlights startups turning ideas into solutions for people and the planet.
Who it is for
The Startup Challenge is for impact startups. Its website describes it as an international call, and it offers teams a chance to pitch on an international stage and get curated connections with decision-makers. The website does not clearly say whether startups based outside Europe, including India, can apply. Check that before you prepare an application.
Tickets
The 2026 event offers a General Pass and a Business Pass. The Business Pass includes AI-powered matchmaking and a startup and investor directory. Bookings of 10 or more tickets get a group discount.
The event website lists paid tickets for both passes. The Startup Challenge page says that taking part in the event is free. Check the current ticketing before you plan around either statement.
Scope
The event describes itself as European. Its parent, Social Nest Foundation, describes itself as a global platform that helps entrepreneurs, corporates, governments and investors create solutions to the world's most pressing challenges.
Who runs it
The Gap in Between is an event of Social Nest Foundation. The foundation's website says the event receives public and private aid, and that this aid is listed on the foundation's transparency portal. Social Nest's stated mission is to inspire, educate and connect entrepreneurs, corporates, governments and investors.
Recent winners
The Startup Challenge page lists ELDES as a 2026 winner. The page lists 2026 winners but gives no closing date for applications. Check the current status of the challenge before you plan an application.
Locations
The 2026 event is held at BASE 1, La Marina de Valencia, on 20 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about The Gap in Between
What does The Gap in Between do?
The Gap in Between is an impact-innovation event run by Social Nest Foundation, held in Valencia. Its 2026 edition takes place on 20 October 2026 at BASE 1 in La Marina de Valencia. The event website describes it as a European event that brings together corporations, investors, startups and policymakers.
Where is The Gap in Between located?
The Gap in Between is based in Spain.
What programs does The Gap in Between run?
The Gap in Between runs The Gap in Between Startup Challenge and The Gap in Between 2026.
How do I apply to The Gap in Between?
- Impact startups that want to pitch to investors and corporates should look at the Startup Challenge. - Founders and teams who want to attend the 2026 event should buy a ticket on its registration page. - Check first whether startups outside Europe, including India, can apply to the Startup Challenge. The website does not say clearly. - The Startup Challenge page says applying is free.
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