MerkaEkin 2026 Commercial Entrepreneurship Program
Summary
This grant is aimed at natural persons who do not develop economic activity, smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: PAIS VASCO. Budget: 938.583 €. You can apply until September 15, 2026. The application process is done electronically. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
What is this grant about?
This aid is awarded on a competitive basis: you have to apply before September 15, 2026 and your project will be compared with those of other candidates, so meeting the requirements does not guarantee that you will receive it. It is a non-refundable cash subsidy, intended for individuals without business activity and for SMEs or self-employed workers who do have one, in the field of commerce, tourism and SMEs in the Basque Country. The total fund available is 938583 euros.
Plain-language summary generated with AI from official data. It may contain errors: always check the governing rules before applying.
Issuing agency
THE BASQUE COUNTRY — DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, TRADE AND CONSUMPTION
Scope
PAIS VASCO
Category
Recipients
NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | June 30, 2026 |
| Application start date | June 10, 2026 |
| Application end date | September 15, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Regional |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Commerce, Tourism and SMEs |
| Economic sector | 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities; 47 - Retail trade |
| Last database update | August 23, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
- 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 | 938.583 € |
| 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.
Governing rules
ORDER of May 26, 2026, of the Minister of Tourism, Commerce and Consumption, by which the bases are approved and the call for aid programs for commercial entrepreneurship is carried out
Applicable EU regulation
REG (EU) 2023/2831 de minimis, General