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Innovative SME Seal: What is it and what are its benefits?

Those SMEs that have carried out activities in the field of R+D+i can apply for the Innovative SME Seal, a recognition offered by the Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Serial entrepreneurs

The 2017 Entrepreneurship Map, presented by Startup South Summit, reveals that almost half of entrepreneurs are recurrent entrepreneurs. It's about entrepreneurship...

NEOTEC: The Government authorizes the call for funding for Startups

The Neotec initiative, responsible for promoting new projects by innovative companies, has been authorized by the Government with an endowment of 25 million

IoT Solutions Awards recognize Huawei Ioterop-Synox, Nokia, and Intel-ARM-Pelion as the best innovations in the industrial internet

As part of the IoT Solutions World Congress 2018 event, organized by Fira de Barcelona, the best projects developed around the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) worldwide during 2018 have been announced.

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Startups led by women generate higher revenues and are more profitable

Female startups have been able to generate up to 10% more profits even if they don't receive as much private capital as startups...

PID Call: Which sectors received the most funding from CDTI in 2017?

The CDTI) supports R&D activities through the funding of R&D projects developed by Spanish companies

Do you want to start as a Business Angel?

EDEM entrepreneurship school has organized a program for those who wish to start as Business Angels on June 6, 11 and 12.

NEOTEC: Grants for technology startups

The Center for Industrial Technological Development (CDTI) has published the NEOTEC 2018 call to finance technological startups with an endowment of 25 million euros, 25% more than the previous year.

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.

Which autonomous communities in Spain have the most entrepreneurial spirit?

Leading the ranking of the most entrepreneurial Spanish autonomous communities is Catalonia, a region with 46.16%.

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.

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 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...

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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..