New grant to promote youth self-employment

23 May 2024

A new call for grant applications of 15,876 euros is now open for young people between 18 and 29 years old who start an activity as self-employed workers and maintain it for a minimum of 18 uninterrupted months. The objective is to help young people launch a professional project, thereby guaranteeing a minimum income at the start of the economic activity.

Requirements

  • Be between 18 and 29 years old, inclusive, on the start date of the activity as a self-employed person
  • Be registered in the Youth Guarantee Program, as an enrolled beneficiary, the day before the start date of the activity as a self-employed worker.
  • Have started the activity as a self-employed person at least one day before submitting the application
  • Maintain the economic activity for which the grant has been requested for a minimum of 18 months uninterruptedly. This must be proven with tax and/or billing information.
  • Have a tax residence in Catalonia and maintain it for at least the first 18 months.
  • During this period, carry out a training or support action that improves business management or is related to the professional activity.
  • Prepare a business plan
  • Not be employed by others either at the start of the activity as a self-employed worker or during the entire eligible period

Deadlines and application

The grant can be requested from May 15 until July 15. If you need help with the process, click here. For more information, send us an email at info@autoocupacio.org or call us at 93 490 88 60.   This action is promoted and subsidized by the Department of Business and Labour and co-financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus”.

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