RIVAS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS WITH 30,000 EUROS UP FOR WINS

2025/07/18

The Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council has opened the registration period for the municipality's First Business and Entrepreneurship Awards, an initiative that will distribute 30,000 euros between established business projects and new ideas with transformative potential.

This call, part of the municipal program Rivas Emprende , seeks to recognize the contributions of already active local SMEs and promote innovative projects yet to be established, provided they are linked to the city.

Open deadline: 20 days to submit applications

Starting this Tuesday, July 8th, nominations can be submitted through the City Council's website . The application period is open for 20 days. The jury's decision and the awards ceremony will be held at the end of September.

Two categories, six prizes

The awards are divided into two main sections:

Rivas Vaciamadrid Business Awards

For established small and medium-sized businesses (with or without employees) operating in Rivas.

• 1st prize : €10,000

• 2nd prize : €6,000

• 3rd prize : €4,000
  
  

Best Entrepreneurship Project Awards

For entrepreneurial individuals or groups from Rivas with an innovative business project , even if it is not yet formally established.

• 1st prize : €5,000

• 2nd prize : €3,000

• 3rd prize : €2,000
  
  

Awards with added boost

In addition to financial support, the winning proposals will receive:

• Media diffusion
• Official certificate from the City Council
• A free office for one year at the Business Initiatives Center (CIE)

A unique opportunity for ideas and businesses rooted in Rivas to take a step forward and gain visibility and resources to grow.