The Entrepreneurial Initiative Awards 2026
Official name: Call for the 2026 Entrepreneurial Initiative Awards.
Summary
This grant is aimed at smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: Alicante / Alacant. Budget: 12.000 €. You can apply until November 20, 2026. The application process is done electronically. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
What is this grant about?
It is awarded competitively, which means you have to apply before 11/20/2026 and your project will be compared to others; Meeting the requirements does not guarantee that you will obtain it. The aid is a cash subsidy, without requiring repayment, intended for SMEs and individuals who have an economic activity in Elche and were created between January 1, 2025 and the deadline. The objective is to promote entrepreneurial culture in the city.
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Official description of the call
Description of the Call: Agreement of the Local Government Board, of April 30, 2026, which approves the Call, on a competitive basis, for the “Entrepreneurial Initiative” Awards, of the year 2026. Beneficiaries: Private companies that carry out their activity in the municipality of Elche, whatever their form (individuals, legal entities, community of property and civil companies), that have been established between the January 1, 2025 and November 20, 2026, remain active at the time of the award of the prize and meet the rest of the requirements demanded in the Call. Temporary unions of UTE companies and companies that have obtained this same award in previous calls for the same concept are excluded. Purpose: Promote entrepreneurial culture among Elche society, promote the social recognition of entrepreneurs and encourage the creation and consolidation of new companies. Regulatory bases: Base 28 of execution of the municipal Budget, published in full in the Official Gazette of the Province of Alicante No. 17, dated January 27, 2026. Amount: 1st Prize: €6,000.00 2nd Prize: €4,000.00 3rd Prize: €2,000.00 Submission Deadline: The deadline for submission of Applications will run from the day following the publication in the Official Gazette of the Province of the extract of this Call until November 20, 2026.
Issuing agency
ELCHE/ELX — ELCHE/ELX CITY COUNCIL
Scope
Alicante / Alacant
Category
Recipients
SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | May 5, 2026 |
| Application start date | May 8, 2026 |
| Application end date | November 20, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Local |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Other economic actions |
| Economic sector | ARTISTIC, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES; J - EDITING, BROADCASTING AND CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES; L - FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES; REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES; PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES; G - WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; F - CONSTRUCTION; MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY; WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION ACTIVITIES, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DECONTAMINATION; SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING; K - TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, CONSULTING, COMPUTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES; H - TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE |
| Last database update | August 30, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
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The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 12.000 € |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Documents
Governing rules
Base 28 of Municipal Budget Execution