The Emprèn Awards are announced

2 July 2024

The Provincial Council of Tarragona is announcing the Emprèn Awards, which aim to foster entrepreneurship in Camp de Tarragona, Terres de l’Ebre, and Baix Penedès. This call will support 10 business projects through grants of €4,000 per project.

Participation requirements

To participate in this call, you must:
  • Be of legal age
  • Be registered as a resident in the province of Tarragona, or have the project’s registered office in this area

Deadlines and registration

Applications can be submitted until August 5, 2024. Registration can be completed through their website. For more information and assistance with the application process, send us an email at info@autoocupacio.org or call us at 93 490 88 60.

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