From Barcelona's Heat to Paris's Innovation: Post-MWC Debrie

 🚀LABLE K Special Edition
¶MWC 2026: 🌏 Barcelona, Spain Report

🌟 [Special Report]
TNE’s 5 Innovative Partners
Who Shone at MWC 2026

"Opportunities open as much as you prepare; connections happen as much as you knock."

1. Anyeats World 🍱

  • On-site: Teamed up with Mondragon University (MU) Seoul Lab "Teampreneurs" to target special commercial networks like dormitories and hospitals throughout Barcelona.

  • Business Dev: Invited local distribution officials, who desperately need 24-hour unmanned food solutions, to the booth for deep 1:1 business discussions. This resulted in a strategic MOU with Mondragon University and BerriUp, securing their foothold in Europe.


2. GosooPlus 🏠

  • On-site: Focused on the chronic housing shortage in major European cities, pitching the 'Independent Living' subscription model to local real estate stakeholders for long-term foreign residents and digital nomads.

  • Business Dev: Designed a global strategy tailored to the team based on housing data from Bilbao and Barcelona. Confirmed specific support paths for local incorporation and investment through repeated meetings with provincial government officials.


3. Studio Galilei 🚌

  • On-site: Worked on the ground in Bilbao (a mecca of urban regeneration) and Barcelona (a smart city leader) to prove the effectiveness of their Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) platform.

  • Business Dev: Met with Basque government officials multiple times to discuss specific PoC (Proof of Concept) collaborations for eco-friendly transport infrastructure. Consistently followed up at networking parties to build trust.


4. Save the Farms 🌿

  • On-site: Presented ESG-based green bio solutions to Basque government officials looking for ways to handle marine waste like oyster shells.

  • Business Dev: Pitched their Biochar and marine byproduct upcycling technology as a key to the Basque region's transition to a circular economy, aligning with Europe's tightening carbon reduction regulations. Received significant attention for potential PoC with local agricultural and marine institutions.


5. Kiwontech 🛡️

  • On-site: Conducted live demonstrations of their integrated email security solution (holding ITU-T international standards) for local companies needing to comply with strict European cybersecurity regulations (GDPR, NIS2).

  • Business Dev: Held precise pre-targeted meetings with major financial institutions like BBVA in Bilbao and university networks. Proven global competitiveness on-site has paved the way for serious contract negotiations. 

🌶️ #K-Startup SpicyNight in Barcelona:

Self-Driven Expansion: Creating Our Own Opportunities

"The era of passive exhibition is over. We set the stage ourselves!"


At MWC 2026, TNE Partners and K-Startups broke away from the traditional, passive exhibition format. Instead of just guarding booths and waiting for passersby, our companies took the lead—from event planning to inviting global VCs and investors—driving proactive networking.


High-Impact 1- Minute Speed Pitch

The event kicked off with the "1-Minute Speed Pitch." In front of global VCs, each startup was given just 60 seconds. It was a high-tension moment where they had to deliver their core technology and business model clearly and powerfully. The intensity was evident in the room of the CEOs focusing on their pitches and the global investors listening with sharp eyes. This wasn't just about attending with support; it was a moment where our companies' their determination and confidence to prove their value shone through.


K-Spicy Challenge: Becoming One Through "The Heat"


To go beyond rigid business meetings and build deeper bonds, we held a special program: the 'Spicy Challenge.' The sight of global VCs and startup taking on a three-level spicy Tteokbokki challenge filled the venue with laughter. Using Korea's "spicy taste" as a medium, communication transcended race and nationality, laying the foundation for deep trust that formal negotiations alone could not achieve


    Beyond Government-Led Initiatives: The Power of a Private-Led
    "A Self-Sustaining Global Expansion Platform"

    At MWC 2026, the [LABLE K] alliance, involving TNE Partners, demonstrated the essence of "Private-Led Open Innovation" aimed at helping Korean startups settle in Europe. This project is garnering attention as a self-sustaining model designed for practical business outcomes, moving past the formal limitations of government-led approaches.


    [LABLE K] Private Expert Group Joining Forces

    This global expansion was powered by a 'Global Control Tower' built by private accelerators and expert groups, including TNE Partners, Bearplane, GSIC, and The Edge.

    • Partnerships: SEOUL Venture Forum – BerriUp (Bilbao, Spain) – Team Labs (Barcelona) – Mondragon University

    • Local Support: Professional coaches and students from Mondragon University International School were assigned (two per company), acting as a localization engine that went far beyond simple interpretation.

    👉 View Article : SEOUL Venture Forum · LABLE K

    💡 [TNE’s Insight]
    How to Make an Exhibition More Than Just an 'Event'?

    We share the 5 winning strategies for global expansion confirmed
    on the ground at MWC:

    1. Local Partners are Everything: You must already be 'One Team' online before you even leave the country.

    2. Prove it in One Minute: English videos (1/3/5 min) are more powerful than text and are a basic requirement for global business.

    3. Narrow the Agenda via Video Meetings: On-site meetings should be for 'Deciding,' not 'Exploring.'

    4. Poker Face and Flexibility: A steady attitude in the face of variables builds trust.

    5. Small PoCs Lead to Big Contracts: Focus on practical 'Small Proofs' rather than flashy but empty MOUs.

    "The success of an exhibition is determined by the follow-up within 72 hours of returning."

    👉 View Article: Professor Ju-yeol Lee

    🌏 The Frontline for Our Partners' Global Expansion

    "TNE Partners Opens the Doors for Gasian and Kizzling’s European Entry"

    At MWC 2026, TNE Partners conducted 'On-site Proxy Promotion' for our promising consulting partners, Gasian and Kizzling. Although the companies remained in Korea, their technologies and products captured the attention of global experts in Barcelona.


    📍 Practical 'Global Sales Proxy' Outcomes

    Throughout the exhibition, we demonstrated and explained both teams' products, collecting real-time feedback from local buyers and VCs. As a result, we secured a meaningful global database that goes beyond mere interest.


    • Gasian: Highlighted the safety of their smart gas shut-off and medication management solutions, receiving high interest from European smart home security and healthcare companies.


    • Kizzling: Introduced innovative mobility-based media/content solutions to local mobility platform officials, testing the potential for application in the European market.


    📈From Database to 'Tangible Revenue'

    The numerous contacts gathered from VCs and global corporate representatives are a bridge for our partners to enter the European market. Based on this network, we will lead the follow-up meetings to create substantive results, such as product sales and local partnerships.


    TNE Partners will continue to knock on the doors of the global market first, believing that our partners' success is our growth.

    📢 Bringing the Heat of Barcelona Back to Seoul

    🇪🇸 MWC 2026 Barcelona Debriefing:

    Open Innovation Field Report

    LABLE K has returned from MWC 2026, packed with vivid data and insights. Beyond a simple event recap, we share real business outcomes and traction from our startups at 4YFN, along with strategic next steps derived from our on-site global network analysis.


    📅 Program Schedule

    • Date: April 15 (Wed), 3:00 PM

    • Location: Individually notified to applicants


    🎤 Key Sessions:

    • Part 1: Strategy and Performance Analysis of MWC 2026
      – Jaehyun Kim, CEO of LABLE K and Bearplane

    • Part 2: Comparison of Innovation Ecosystems in Spain (Bilbao vs. Barcelona)
      – Professor Ju-yeol Lee

    • Part 3: Live Success Stories from Participating Startups

    • Part 4: Designing Custom Global Strategies for Each Team via Group Discussions

    🎁 Participant Benefits

    • ✅ Sharing on-site experiences and tangible outcomes from MWC 2026

    • ✅ Insights into the Barcelona & Bilbao innovation ecosystems

    • ✅ Real-world case studies from participating startups

    • ✅ Custom strategy discussions through small group workshops

    • ✅ Networking with peers preparing for global expansion

    👉 Apply for the Debriefing

    🚀 [Upcoming]      
    Next Destination:
    Paris, the City of Art and Innovation! 

    🇫🇷 Calling for Participating Startups: VivaTech 2026, France

    Europe’s largest tech event, VivaTech 2026, awaits you. Following our success at MWC, TNE Partners is ready to once again prove the potential of Korean startups in Paris.


    📅 Event Dates: June 17 (Wed) – June 20 (Sat), 2026


    📍 Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France


    🎯 Target: Innovative tech companies seeking European market entry and local partnerships.


    ✨ Exclusive Benefits from TNE Partners:

      • Local VC Matching: Arranging 1:1 private meetings with European investors.

      • Open Innovation Challenges: Supporting PoC (Proof of Concept) opportunities with global corporations.

      • Targeted Promotion: Local media and social media coverage through TNE Partners’ dedicated channels.


    📩 Inquiries & Applications: TNE Partners Operations Office

    💌 tne-info@tnepartners.kr | ☎️ +82-10-6579-1301


    "The passion of Barcelona continues as innovation in Paris.

    Be the protagonist of the European market with TNE Partners!"

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