CIRQUEL's March Momentum: From Global Tech Stages to Strategic Growth
March has been a defining month for CIRQUEL - marked by international visibility, deep technology insights, and meaningful ecosystem expansion. From standing on one of the world’s largest innovation stages in Barcelona, to engaging with cutting-edge AI discussions in London, and joining global programmes supporting female-led startups, the past few weeks reflect a clear trajectory: building, learning, and scaling across Europe.
From Barcelona to the World: MWC & 4YFN 2026
At the beginning of the month, CIRQUEL was proud to participate in Mobile World Congress and 4YFN, two of the most important global gatherings for technology, startups, and corporate innovation. Represented by our co-founders Anna Warchalowska and Carlos Blanco, CIRQUEL hosted a booth in collaboration with eWorks by Esade, connecting with founders, investors, and corporate leaders from across the globe.
Beyond the exhibition, we were selected to participate in the Open Innovation Challenge organised by ACCIÓ, where startups engage directly with corporates to address real industry challenges. For CIRQUEL, this was a valuable opportunity to position our solution within broader supply chain and circularity conversations, while exploring potential pilot projects and partnerships with established industry players.
Deep Tech, Real AI: QCon London Insights
While Barcelona was buzzing with global innovation, CIRQUEL’s technical exploration continued in parallel. Our CTO, Carlos Blanco, represented the company at QCon London, a leading conference focused on how advanced technologies are actually implemented at scale.
The insights gathered at QCon reinforced a core belief we hold at CIRQUEL: AI success is not about model size, but about engineering discipline and domain expertise. From “context engineering” approaches that improved accuracy from 35% to 98%, to discussions around retrieval systems and long-term memory in AI agents, the conference highlighted how production-ready AI systems are built - and how these principles directly apply to our work in reverse logistics and post-purchase decision-making.
Scaling with the Right Ecosystem: Microsoft for Startups
Another important milestone this month was CIRQUEL joining Microsoft for Startups as a female-led startup. This programme provides access to technology, mentorship, and a global network that supports startups in scaling both their product and market reach.
For CIRQUEL, this is more than recognition - it is a strategic step in accelerating our AI capabilities and strengthening our position within the global tech ecosystem. Being part of such an initiative also reinforces the importance of diverse leadership in shaping the future of technology, particularly in areas like sustainability and circular economy.
Building Momentum Across Markets
Taken together, these milestones highlight a broader pattern: CIRQUEL is not only growing - it is growing intentionally across ecosystems. From engaging with corporates in Barcelona, to deepening our technical foundations in London, and expanding our network through global programmes, each step contributes to building a more robust and scalable solution.
As we move forward — including the upcoming start of our pre-seed fundraising round in April 2026- these experiences are instrumental. They allow us to refine our product, validate our positioning, and build the partnerships necessary to scale across new markets.
Looking Ahead
March has set a strong foundation for what’s next. With continued expansion across Europe, new conversations with partners and investors, and a growing demand for smarter post-purchase solutions, CIRQUEL is entering a new phase of growth.
👉 Stay tuned as we continue to share insights, milestones, and product developments in the coming weeks.