New Edition of the Entrepreneurship Award

September 27, 2023

The 11th edition of the Entrepreneurship Award (Caixa d’Enginyers Foundation) is launched, which aims to recognize the talent of startups in order to boost their business and thus benefit their development.

Requirements

Spanish startups legally constituted from 2022 onwards, operating in the fields of sustainable development and social impact, are eligible to apply, with special attention to: Industry 4.0, smart cities, sustainable energy, circular economy, and others.

What does the award consist of?

The five participating companies will receive personalized support with the aim of improving their business projects during the competition. This support will take place between October and December, with each startup receiving 4 hours of Lean Startup mentoring from experts in marketing, sales, business development, among others. The winning startup will receive a prize of €15,000.

Deadlines and Application

The deadline for submitting applications is September 29, 2023. For more information and assistance with the application process, send us an email at info@autoocupacio.org or call us at 93 490 88 60.

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