7th Annual IMPULSA SELF-EMPLOYMENT AWARDS

The registration period for this initiative of the Spanish Red Cross Employment Plan is open until September 30. The program supports entrepreneurship and offers real opportunities to change the lives of many people facing social hardship.

💰This year’s edition has increased its total prize pool to €25,000 in direct cash awards, distributed across three prizes (€2,500 for first place, €1,500 for second place, and €1,000 for third place).

📝Those wishing to submit their applications in the eligible categories may do so until September 30:

· WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS CATEGORY, sponsored by El Corte Inglés. Designed to support women entrepreneurs who have launched businesses in Spain and are continuing their entrepreneurial activities (this category is open to women entrepreneurs regardless of whether or not they have received support from an entity or organization during their self-employment process).

· RURAL CATEGORY, funded by the Mahou San Miguel Foundation. Designed to support entrepreneurs with businesses established in rural areas of Spain (towns with fewer than 10,000 residents) and/or entrepreneurs with businesses that promote development in rural areas. Among the evaluation criteria, rural tourism initiatives will be viewed favorably (this category is open to rural entrepreneurs regardless of whether or not they have received support from an entity or organization during their self-employment process).

You can find information about the “Impulsa” Self-Employment Awards at the following link: 2026 “Impulsa” Awards - Red Cross. https://www2.cruzroja.es/web/cruzroja/premios-impulsa