CIRQUEL Wins 1st Prize at Startup Boost Investor Day in Zaragoza

CIRQUEL is proud to start the year by being awarded 1st Prize at the Startup Boost Investor Day in Zaragoza, marking the culmination of a five-month acceleration programme that began on 17 September 2025 and concluded on 15 January 2026. The programme was led by Sherpa Tribe within INCIBE Emprende, in collaboration with Fundación Ibercaja, Mobility City, and the Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza. The final Investor Day, hosted at Etopia, brought together ten finalist startups pitching in front of an expert jury and investors, showcasing innovation across multiple sectors.

CIRQUEL winning the 1st Prize at the Investors Day by Sherpa Tribe, INCIBE, Iberacaja and Ajutamiento de Zaragoza

CIRQUEL team came all together to Zaragoza (Carlos Blanco, Anna Warchalowska and June Arrieta). We were represented on stage by one of our co-founders - June Arrieta, who delivered a five-minute pitch presenting our vision for AI-powered reverse logistics and circular infrastructure across fashion, home, and textile-based industries. The strong reception from the jury and investors validates both the relevance of the problem we are addressing and the momentum our team has built during the programme.

This recognition reflects more than a single pitch or technology - it represents months of learning, collaboration, and resilience supported by an exceptional ecosystem of mentors, partners, and organisers. We are deeply grateful to the teams at INCIBE, Sherpa Tribe, Mobility City, and Fundación Ibercaja, as well as to the jury members and mentors who accompanied us throughout this journey. Winning this award is a meaningful milestone for CIRQUEL and a strong signal as we move forward in scaling our mission to enable circular systems through technology.

Happy CIRQUEL core team!!!!