AWARDS
The most outstanding and innovative companies will not only win cash prizes, but they will gain visibility, contacts and the international training they need to continue to evolve. Will your start-up be one of them?
Start-Up AwardsXXI
Find out more about the categories in which your start-up has a chance to win simply by submitting your entry! To grant the awards, the judges will assess the value contribution and the disruptive capacity of the proposed innovation, with innovation being understood in a broad sense (technology, business model, processes, sales channel, etc.).
Regional Award
The Regional Award is intended for innovative technological enterprises in any sector of activity, broken down by territory. Any company in a territory may opt for this award, regardless of its sector. Upon entry, participants will automatically be placed in this category, according to their business address.
The 17 companies winning the regional competition in Spain (one winning company in each autonomous community) and the 2 winning companies in Portugal (one winning company in each region) will be recognised as companies with high growth potential in their territory.
18th Anniversary Awards
This edition, we have created these special awards to celebrate those who are, step by step, changing the world. We are looking for start-ups with infinite potential, like yours, that want to grow without limits and make a real impact by excelling in one of the proposed areas. All registered candidate companies are eligible for these awards, regardless of their location.
The awards for the 18th edition are the following:
Awarded to the company with the most positive influence on society.
This award will recognize the company whose value proposition focuses on financial inclusion or creating opportunities for vulnerable groups to contribute to the social and economic development of society.
Awarded to the most sustainable company based on ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, and Governance).
This award will recognize the company that demonstrates the most outstanding commitment to sustainability based on ESG criteria (Environmental, Social and Governance). Projects with sustainable practices that not only benefit their business but also the environment and society at large, and have integrated these practices into their corporate governance, will be highly valued.
Awarded to the company with the most disruptive technological innovation project.
This award is given to the most disruptive technological innovation of the year. It aims to recognize projects that not only improve what already exists but also radically change the way things are done. Disruptive innovations create new markets and displace existing technologies, offering unique and revolutionary solutions.
Awarded to the company with the greatest growth potential and global impact.
This award targets the company that demonstrates the greatest growth potential and capacity to make an impact on a global scale. The company’s ability to rapidly expand, adapt to different markets, and maintain sustainable growth will be assessed. Winning companies usually have strong, scalable business models and a clear vision for international expansion.
Awarded to the company that transforms the agri-food industry by incorporating technological innovation in its production.
This award recognizes projects that transform the agri-food industry by implementing innovation and technology in agriculture and livestock farming. It focuses on initiatives that incorporate technological innovation into production processes, improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and promoting sustainability. Award-winning projects must have a positive impact on the industry, the environment, and rural communities.
Awarded to the company committed to transforming the financial and insurance sector.
This award celebrates digital transformation in the financial and insurance sectors. It is given to companies that are leading fintech innovation, offering solutions that enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and security of financial services. Winning companies leverage advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and big data to revolutionize the way financial services are managed and delivered.
Cash prize
€6,000
For each regional winner
€20,000
For the winner of each special award in the 18th anniversary edition
We know that money isn’t everything
That’s why, as well as the cash prize, you will have access to different programmes that will help you to grow in every way:
SUPPORT AND
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Access to a mentoring program at a global innovation hub. To implement this program, we collaborate with top-tier institutions such as ESADE and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston.
SUPPORT
FOR INNOVATION
The awards are backed by leading international organisations in the area of innovation.
START-UP AWARDSXXI INVESTORS DAY
The winning companies will be invited to this conference where they will meet the main corporates and investors in the sphere of innovation.
ALUMNIXX COMMUNITY
This initiative combines a virtual community with face-to-face meetings and will help to strengthen relationships and create synergies between the award winners and the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation.
COLLABORATION WITH CAIXABANK
Through the Start-Up AwardsXXI, candidate companies, past Alumni winners, and DayOne clients will have the opportunity to present their solutions to collaborate with the CaixaBank Group on some of the bank’s business and innovation challenges. The details of the initiative will be published on the website www.emprendedorxxi.es/en and, where applicable, on the social media channels of the EmprendeXXI Awards.
Additionally, just by submitting your application for the Start-Up AwardsXXI, you will gain access to online training sessions on some of the most relevant topics for start-ups.
