2024 Business Innovation Awards

January 26, 2024

The Metropolitan Business Innovation Awards have been announced, recognizing the most innovative companies in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB).

Requirements

  • Be a company created between 2019 and 2023 (less than 5 years old)
  • Be an innovative and/or technological initiative
  • Be in the commercialization phase of the product or service
  • Have a registered or tax address in the AMB

Categories and prize money

The total prize fund is €24,000 in cash, and is distributed among the following categories:
  • Best business initiative led by women: €6,000 in cash
  • Best business initiative for Industry 4.0: €6,000 in cash
  • Best business initiative for sustainability and decarbonization: €6,000 in cash
  • Best business initiative for trade and tourism: €6,000 in cash
Each participant may apply for one category.

Deadline and registration

The deadline to apply for the awards is February 29, 2024. For more information and assistance with the application process, email us at info@autoocupacio.org or call us at 93 490 88 60.

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