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26/01/2024

2024 Business Innovation Awards

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

26/01/2024

Interview with Pauly Suchy, Director of GEN Startup Programs

1. What is the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN)? What are its objectives and which programs does it promote? GEN Global stands as a thriving community dedicated to supporting founders worldwide. Our primary mission is to build a robust foundation for startup ecosystems, offering access to essential resources such as people, capital, and innovative programs. Key

25/01/2024

New grant to promote digital creation

A new call for grants is opening to promote the video game, podcast, and other new forms of digital creation sectors. All projects must be of cultural interest. The amount allocated to fund this call is €8,000,000. Eligible individuals and companies Professionals registered in the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (RETA) Micro-enterprises For-profit small and

23/01/2024

Autoocupació: 2023 in figures

Business Creation The Business Creation service offers personalized and fully subsidized support throughout the self-employment journey, with the aim of transforming entrepreneurs’ business ideas into viable and successful companies. During 2023, the business creation service launched new projects, such as the Llançadora, entrepreneurship grants. The service also assisted 558 entrepreneurs, advising them on creating their

22/01/2024

New Autoocupació job board!

Autoocupació presents its new job board. The board consists of a personalized labor intermediation service for activities and positions in administration and management, helping companies find the best candidates for their job offers, and helping individuals, whether employed or unemployed, find the job they want. Who can join? Individuals looking for work in the field

18/01/2024

New grant for entrepreneurs in Barcelona

A new call for grant applications is launched for district and city projects, activities, and services across various thematic areas. Who can apply? The grant can be applied for by individuals and legal entities with a project that promotes activities of public or social interest, provided these are included in one of the grant lines

12/01/2024

The 2nd edition of La Llançadora, entrepreneurship grants, launches

This week has seen the launch of the 2nd edition of La Llançadora, entrepreneurship grants. La Llançadora is an innovative project for maturing business ideas through the Occupational Dual vocational training program, subsidized by the Catalan Employment Service. The program’s objective is to help 15 entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 29 who are unemployed to

29/11/2023

Autoocupació launches a new online platform to start a business

The Business Creation Service is going digital with the new online guidance platform that Autoocupació provides to users to help them launch their business. Our team of consultants will help you throughout the validation and launch itinerary of your entrepreneurial idea. Furthermore, we offer support in seeking bank financing, grants, and subsidies to boost your

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