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The Start-Up AwardsXXI are an initiative driven by CaixaBank through DayOne with the collaboration of Enisa in Spain and Banco BPI in Portugal.
Do you want to know which start-ups have received the award for being the most innovative company, for having the greatest growth potential in each region and for presenting the best solutions to the challenges posed?
Follow this unique edition of the Start-Up AwardsXXI and keep up to speed with each of the stages.
You’re getting closer to gaining the boost that you need for your project. In addition to visibility, recognition and access to important contacts, the winning companies will receive cash prizes and support programmes at some of the leading global innovation hubs. Your start-up could be one of the 35 winners!
Presented to the best company in each region, regardless of the sector it belongs to. All candidates from Spain and Portugal compete according to the location of their registered office. Upon entry, participants will automatically be placed in this category.
Two special second prizes will be presented: the Sustainability award, for the most sustainable company based on the ESG criteria (environmental, social and governance), and the Deeptech award, for the most disruptive technological innovation. All entries, which are judged by experts in each field, have the chance to win these second prizes.
We need solutions now for future challenges which dare us to imagine a better, more sustainable world that respects all forms of life. We need to dream big and do the best we can every day to rise up to the challenges that the future holds.
Awards presented to the companies with the greatest potential to take on the challenges posed in each of the proposed areas. Upon entry, participants will choose which challenge they wish to take part in from a total of 12 options.
Presented to the best company in each region, regardless of the sector it belongs to. All candidates from Spain and Portugal compete according to the location of their registered office. Upon entry, participants will automatically be placed in this category.
Two special second prizes will be presented: the Sustainability award, for the most sustainable company based on the ESG criteria (environmental, social and governance), and the Deeptech award, for the most disruptive technological innovation. All entries, which are judged by experts in each field, have the chance to win these second prizes.
We need solutions now for future challenges which dare us to imagine a better, more sustainable world that respects all forms of life. We need to dream big and do the best we can every day to rise up to the challenges that the future holds.
Awards presented to the companies with the greatest potential to take on the challenges posed in each of the proposed areas. Upon entry, participants will choose which challenge they wish to take part in from a total of 12 options.
FUTURE PLANET
Solutions that help to preserve the planet and natural resources.
FUTURE WELLBEING
Projects for civic wellbeing and disease prevention.
FUTURE TALENT
Developing future talent and work for a constantly evolving world.
FUTURE CITIES
Value proposals to make the towns and cities safer, more sustainable and more connected, also providing adapted transport.
FUTURE ECONOMY
Driving the digital transformation in companies through innovation and technology.
FUTURE LEISURE
Transforming people’s experiences in their free time in areas like travel, gastronomy and leisure.
Seventeen years ago, we came up with this idea to help innovative individuals to make their dreams come true by providing equal opportunities throughout Spain. To date, we have helped more than 495 companies to grow thanks to the Start-Up AwardsXXI.
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