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The professional profiles most sought after by Spanish startups

Profiles specialized in sales, products and technology are the most sought after positions in Spanish startups. Commitment and dedication to the project are essential components when joining the startup workforce.

Funding for Catalan Startups and SMEs

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce has made a list of available public grants and subsidies to promote and promote innovative startups and SMEs. Funding for Catalan Startups and SMEs...

ENISA report: funding for innovative startups and SMEs

ENISA loans create a multiplier effect on the economy of 3.2 times the amount borrowed. Enisa is a public company that depends on the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness. Enisa finances innovation projects that are driven by SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Funding for innovative startups and SMEs: NEOTEC

NEOTEC is a grant program that funds the start-up of new business projects that require the use of technologies. This is funding for innovative startups and SMEs that base their business strategy on the use of technologies.

Barcelona becomes the favorite place for the installation of corporate innovation centers

Barcelona is consolidating itself as a reference city in Europe, so that both multinationals and startups can set up centers of innovation and excellence in areas of technology.

The digitalization process in the Spanish industry

The Global Digital Operations Study 2018 report, prepared by Strategy&, PwC's strategic consultancy, reveals that two out of three Spanish industrial companies are lagging behind in the digitalization process.

Cognitiv II, the new fund to invest in the best Artificial Intelligence startups

Following the success of Our Crowd, a new fund dedicated specifically to Artificial Intelligence has been created: Cognitiv II. The main mission of Cognitiva II is to connect investors from all over the world with the most outstanding startups in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

CDTI promotes research and development by granting more than 24 million euros to technology startups

The Council approved 56 new R+D+I projects, these projects have a total budget close to 32 million euros, of which the CDTI will contribute 24.22 million euros.

Innovation and Employment: Will Technological Innovations Replace Workers?

Lately, as a result of technological innovation and the speed at which it occurs, a concern has arisen in the spheres of our society. Will robots replace workers? Will technological innovations be to blame for a jobless future?

The ICF finances 1,195 companies with 643.8 million euros in 2017

ICF finances Catalan startups and SMEs, supporting them in their growth and development, through loans, guarantees and guarantees. The public financial institution financed 1,195 Catalan companies in 2017, investing a total of 643.8 million euros.

Mergers and acquisitions increase by 4% in Spain

Mergers and acquisitions increased by 4% in Spain. The Private Equity market amounts to an aggregate amount of 873.76 million euros.

The European Commission is preparing the new Framework Programme for research and innovation

The European Commission is working on its proposal for the next Framework Program that will succeed Horizon 2020 for the year 2021. To this end, it is taking into account expert reports and has also launched a public consultation to gather opinions and possible improvements.

ICF invested 2.5 million euros in 16 Catalan startups in 2017

The Catalan Institute of Finance (ICF) through IFEM, its specific vehicle for investing in innovative startups through participatory loans of up to 200,000 euros. During 2017, ICF invested in a total of 16 startups.

Students are increasingly entrepreneurial

Entrepreneurial students pass by an average of 6 out of 10. Young people who study and work have greater entrepreneurial initiative.

ORGANIC 'The App Party': the reference event for mobile apps in Spain returns to Barcelona

What are the main sources of alternative funding for Startups?

What is the most difficult time for an entrepreneur?

The most difficult moment for an entrepreneur is that moment after obtaining a round of funding and when the results were being tested..

What are the main reasons that motivate us to undertake?

What are the main reasons that motivate us to undertake? We'll tell you the 5 main reasons to start a business.

The European Research Council announces the next opening of calls for 2018

The European Research Council (ERC) announces the next opening of 2018 calls for the Starting Grant, Consolidator Grant, Advanced Grant and the...

Spanish startups tend to be increasingly international

Spanish startups are increasingly international and innovative. This is shown by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report.

Startup Capital Acció: New line of aid for Catalan technology startups

Startup Capital Acció is the new line of direct grants of up to 75,000 euros for Catalan technology startups. It expects to finance about 20 projects.

The European Commission's High-Level Expert Group publishes its first report “Investing in the European future is what we want”

In September 2016, the European Commission created the high-level expert group that would be responsible for advising on improvements in R&D policies.

Catalan companies are betting on IOT and BIG DATA technologies

More than half of Catalan companies innovate. And they do so by betting on IOT and Big Data technologies, also with Virtual Reality and printing 3

What are the differences between European Venture Capital and that of the United States?

During 2007-2011, the European venture capital industry began to take off. Although it continues to represent a fraction of the American one.

The State Research Agency allocates 40 million euros to support scientific excellence

Spanish centers and research units of excellence have been provided with 40 million euros through the State Research Agency.

Funding for Innovative Startups and SMEs: AVALIS 2024

Avalis facilitates access to funding for Catalan startups and SMEs to financial institutions through financial guarantees that improve conditions

Why is it always better to start as a team?

Discover the benefits of entrepreneurship as a team: complementary profiles and skills, knowledge and diverse experience in the sector, contacts and support... the 2017 Guide for Those Who Help Me to Start an Entrepreneur reinforces us with figures because it is always better to undertake as a team than to undertake alone.