04/07/2024
Interview with Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona
Miquel, it has been more than 10 years since the creation of Tech Barcelona, formerly Barcelona Tech City. What were your objectives? The association was founded in 2013 by a group of entrepreneurs with the goal of helping other entrepreneurs. At that time, Barcelona was in a state of ‘primordial soup’; that is, it had
02/07/2024
The Emprèn Awards are announced
The Provincial Council of Tarragona is announcing the Emprèn Awards, which aim to foster entrepreneurship in Camp de Tarragona, Terres de l’Ebre, and Baix Penedès. This call will support 10 business projects through grants of €4,000 per project. Participation requirements To participate in this call, you must: Be of legal age Be registered as a
12/06/2024
Digitalize your company with the Digital Kit
The Digital Kit is an initiative of the Government of Spain, which aims to subsidize the implementation of digital solutions to achieve progress in the digital maturity level of small businesses, micro-enterprises, and self-employed workers. Requirements To apply for this aid, the following requirements must be met: Be a small business, micro-enterprise, or self-employed worker
06/06/2024
The new vocational training system
Opportunities and obstacles to promoting a new vocational training model. Our country continues to have one of the highest unemployment rates in the European Union, especially regarding the youth population. This structural problem coexists with the fact that many business sectors are unable to fill their vacancies. These unfilled vacancies are particularly high at intermediate
04/06/2024
Interview with Josep Moratal, Head of ImpulsFP
You are the head of the ImpulsFP unit within the Sub-directorate General for Programmes and Projects of the Directorate General for Vocational Training at the Department of Education. What are your objectives? How are you organized? In 2019, there was a reorganization of the sub-directorate for programmes and projects, and it was structured into 5
04/06/2024
New grant to boost the growth of craftsmanship
A new grant has been launched that aims to boost the growth and competitiveness of the crafts sector, supporting its digital transformation, internationalization, and marketing, as well as strengthening the structure of craft businesses. Requirements Craft businesses and self-employed individuals wishing to apply for this grant must meet the following requirements: Projects must be operational
04/06/2024
Up to €15,000 to promote the hiring of young people
A new call for Crea Feina has opened, a grant aimed at boosting youth talent and the competitiveness of companies in the city of Barcelona. Beneficiaries and amount of aid Companies and self-employed workers can receive aid of up to €8,000 for each new contract for young people under 30 and up to €15,000 for
27/05/2024
Grants for new entrepreneurs in Tarragona
Tarragona City Council is launching a new program of grants for new companies. This subsidy, of up to €5,000, will be calculated according to the score obtained as detailed in the following sections. Beneficiaries and requirements The following may participate: Self-employed individuals Limited liability companies (SL) Labor companies Cooperative societies (SCCL) Private civil societies (SCP)
