Accelerator

The Real Colegio Complutense Accelerator is an initiative designed to serve as a strategic bridge between startups born within Spanish universities and the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Harvard.

Its purpose is to provide entrepreneurs with access to an American perspective on entrepreneurship and facilitate their integration into the Harvard ecosystem’s resources: specialized training, strategic mentorship, international investor networks, and direct connections to the Massachusetts business community.

Three levels of engagement:

Level 1 – RCC Ecosystem

We maintain a dynamic portfolio of startups created within our member universities and affiliated entrepreneurial programs, including university innovation offices and technology transfer centers (OTCs).

Startups in this portfolio are connected to relevant opportunities on an ongoing basis, including:

• An initial meeting will be held with the Entrepreneurship Department of the Real Colegio Complutense to assess project needs and define the scope of RCC support throughout the year.

• Projects will be incorporated into the Official Startup Portfolio of the Real Colegio Complutense at Harvard University and will be authorized to use the RCC logo on their website and official documentation.

• Each project will be featured on the official RCC page within harvard.edu, thereby ensuring international visibility.

• An individualized roadmap will be designed to guide access to Level 2 and Level 3 resources.

This level serves as a gateway to the broader RCC network and opens the door to deeper engagement.

Level 2 – Mentorship Track

This level is designed to assess and accelerate promising projects through personalized guidance and access to specialized resources.

Participants receive:

• Assignment of a dedicated mentor, with structured monthly meetings.

• Access to the RCC network of subject-matter experts, including the coordination of meetings as required.

• Facilitation of introductions to potential collaborating institutions.

• Participation in the RCC Investor Day.

• Priority access to RCC-affiliated networking events and demo days.

This track is ideal for startups seeking validation, expert feedback, and preparation for international growth.

Level 3 – Incubation Program

Startups admitted into the incubation program receive:

• Access to office space at 26 Trowbridge Street, located within the core of the Harvard–MIT innovation ecosystem.

• A designated lead mentor

• A tailored roadmap based on the venture’s goals, stage, and industry

• Hands-on support for U.S. business development, regulatory guidance, and fundraising

• Support with soft-landing services for founders traveling to Boston

This level is designed for high-potential startups ready to build lasting transatlantic connections and establish a long-term strategy for success in the U.S.

If your startup is part of an entrepreneurship program at one of the member universities of the Real Colegio Complutense, get in touch with us.