Bcombinator, an innovation hub and coworking space in Barcelona, hosted and organized the Spanish final of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) 2026, the world’s largest university entrepreneurship competition promoted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).

The winning project was Brinkr, a technology startup founded by Aleix Cases Escasany, a Civil Engineering undergraduate student at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). Brinkr will represent Spain at the GSEA Europe Quarter Finals, to be held from April 12 to 16, 2026, in Dublin, Ireland.

Brinkr Solutions:
Technology to optimize construction project management

Brinkr is a technology startup focused on the digitalization of construction project management Its platform automates delivery note processing and cost control from a simple photograph, providing clear, real-time information on the financial status of a construction site. The solution centralizes documentation, reduces administrative workload, and improves traceability, enabling construction teams to gain greater control and efficiency in their projects. Learn more at www.brinkr.com.

University talent at the Spanish GSEA 2026 final

The national final of GSEA Spain 2026, held at Bcombinator, brought together student entrepreneurs from different universities and disciplines, reflecting the high level of the university ecosystem. In addition to the winning project, the following participants took part:

• Joan Aymerich (UPC) – AYRO Solutions / NASO SHIELD
• Karah Danyella Tonela (EU Business School) – SevnDoors
• Ewen Pi Vallegant (La Salle URL) – VIB3S
• Brais Vinseiro Ruzo (Mondragon Unibersitatea) – Dive Longevity
• Ognyan Urumov (EU Business School) – Intelevox

Next international stages of GSEA 2026

Following their victory in Spain, Aleix Cases and Brinkr will compete in the GSEA Europe Quarter Finals in Dublin and may attend the Global Leadership Conference (GLC). The subsequent stages—the Start It Up Bootcamp and the GSEA Global Finals—will take place in July and August 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, with expenses covered by the global GSEA organization.

Bcombinator and the promotion of university entrepreneurship

At Bcombinator, we continue to support entrepreneurial talent by hosting and organizing initiatives such as GSEA, which connect student founders with an international network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors.