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The Andorra Sports Innovation Hub, promoted by Andorra Business and AR+I, awarded at the GSIC Gala for its leadership in sports business innovation

2025-05-26T11:33:41+01:0023/05/2025|

The Andorra Sports Innovation Hub, an initiative launched by Andorra Business and by AR+I in its beginnings, has received international recognition for its role in business innovation in winter and mountain sports at the 10th anniversary gala of the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft, held Thursday night in Madrid. This Andorran hub is an initiative aimed at positioning the country’s sports sector as an ecosystem for innovation and new technologies in mountain and winter sports, as well as cycling. It offers a platform to promote knowledge and technological development applied to sports, attract startups and innovative companies, [...]

The second Andorra Business workshop for entrepreneurs begins with all places filled weeks in advance

2025-05-26T11:37:00+01:0016/05/2025|

The second edition of the intensive workshop for entrepreneurs and startups (Bootcamp) organized by Andorra Business began this Friday at the organization’s offices and will continue through Saturday, with all available spots filled weeks ago—a sign of the growing interest in entrepreneurship in the country. Under the title “Startup Workshop: From Idea to Investment”, the event is aimed at projects in the pre-seed and seed phases and brings together participants from various sectors. Its goal is to equip them with essential tools to strengthen their business model, understand key legal aspects, and learn how to pitch their project to investors, among [...]

Andorra Business budget for business support and programs exceeds 50%

2025-05-26T11:45:53+01:0012/05/2025|

Andorra Business presented the eighth edition of its grant program for companies in the country this Monday. With a budget of €180,000 for 2025—€40,000 of which is reserved for internationalization services—this amount, combined with other funds for business support and services, now represents more than 50% of the organization’s total budget, reinforcing public support for the national business fabric. Conxita Marsol, Minister of the Presidency, Economy, Labour and Housing, and president of Andorra Business, highlighted that “in this eighth edition, we especially want to help companies that may face greater challenges in being competitive, internationalizing, and building resilience.” Marsol emphasized [...]

Andorra Business joins the European Association of National Trade Promotion Organizations (TPE)

2025-05-26T11:48:52+01:0029/04/2025|

Andorra Business has been accepted, after a selection process, as a new member of Trade Promotion Europe (TPE), the European association that brings together national trade promotion organizations. TPE brings together trade and economic promotion organizations (TPOs) and agri-food promotion organizations (APOs) that provide practical support to companies to help them sell their products and services abroad. This support includes specific tools such as personalized internationalization advice, market analysis, connections with international buyers, participation in international trade fairs and missions, and training. In recent years, TPE members have supported more than 88,000 companies, over half of which were small and [...]

Andorra Business opens registration for the 6th edition of the Growth Program for business development

2025-04-25T13:55:45+01:0016/04/2025|

Andorra Business has opened the call for the 6th edition of the Growth Program with the goal of continuing to strengthen Andorra’s business fabric and promote the sustainable growth of the country’s companies. This strategic initiative offers personalized support, specialized training, and high-value mentoring to a maximum of 15 selected companies. The program, now established as a key tool for the scalability and professionalization of Andorran businesses, will last nine months and be divided into two distinct phases: an initial diagnostic and selection phase (April – July), followed by an implementation phase (September – April). A Tailored Growth Plan [...]

You can apply for Startup status until June 30th

2025-04-25T14:05:02+01:0015/04/2025|

Andorra Business reminds you that until June 30th, 2025, all Andorran commercial companies that meet the startup criteria according to the Law on Promoting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, have a unique opportunity to apply for startup company status, regardless of its creation date, thanks to a transitional provision.This designation offers significant advantages and is part of the country’s strategy to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and the attraction of talent and technological investment. Key benefits of this regime include: A specific and flexible legal framework Law 42/2022 establishes a regime tailored to the realities of startups, with provisions regarding governance, [...]

Strong participation in the latest edition of the Growth Program, which is already preparing its sixth call for April 16th

2025-04-25T13:42:38+01:0008/04/2025|

The closing of the fifth edition of the Growth Program, promoted by Andorra Business to foster the growth and competitiveness of the country’s companies, took place on Tuesday evening. During the event, diplomas were awarded to the representatives of the 16 participating companies, who successfully completed an intensive process of training and business mentoring. The Secretary of State for Business, Economic Diversification and Innovation, Marc Saura, highlighted “the quality and commitment of the participating companies, which demonstrates that the Andorran entrepreneurial ecosystem is increasingly solid, innovative, and ambitious.” He also noted that “programs like Growth are a direct boost to [...]

Andorra Business promotes the presence of Andorran Companies at 4YFN of the Mobile World Congress

2025-03-10T10:50:05+01:0003/03/2025|

For the fifth consecutive year, Andorra Business is participating in 4 Years From Now (4YFN), the startup event of the Mobile World Congress, with a stand hosting eight Andorran companies and entities. The goal is to boost the internationalization and visibility of the Principality’s initiatives before investors, companies, and innovation sector agents. The 4YFN event, held from March 3 to 6 in Barcelona, is expected to gather over 800 startups and 95,000 attendees, including entrepreneurs, investors, and representatives of major corporations from around the world. Andorra Business’s participation serves as a strategic platform to showcase the country’s potential as an [...]

The Project of an Energy-Producing Tile Wins the Ninth Edition of Tàndem FP

2025-03-10T10:43:43+01:0011/02/2025|

The ninth edition of the Tàndem project, promoted by Andorra Business and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Government of Andorra, concluded this Tuesday, February 11, with the traditional final of the competing projects taking place at the auditorium of the Aixovall Vocational Training Center. The event was attended by the Secretaries of State for Business, Economic Diversification and Innovation, Marc Saura, and for Education, Josep Anton Bardina. The Tàndem project aims to foster collaboration between the vocational education community in Andorra and businesses to develop innovative projects while enhancing students’ talents. This edition saw the participation [...]

Andorra Business Promotes Investment Opportunities in Andorra to French Businesspeople in Toulouse

2025-02-03T10:46:44+01:0021/01/2025|

Andorra Business organized a workshop in Toulouse with businesspeople and journalists to present the Principality´s opportunities in priority sectors and to explore new prospects for Andorran businesses. The delegation, led by the Minister of Presidency, Economy, Labor, and Housing, Conxita Marsol and the director of Andorra Business, Judit Hidalgo, attracted a full room of businesspeople from different economic sectors in the region. The event gathered a full room of entrepreneurs from Toulouse, representing various economic and business sectors of the region. During the presentation, the investment and business opportunities offered by Andorra were showcased, with a special focus on high-value, innovative [...]

Andorra Business Promotes International Collaboration in Entrepreneurship During Minister Marsol´s Visit to Paris

2025-02-03T10:36:45+01:0020/01/2025|

The Andorran Minister of Presidency, Economy, Labor, and Housing, and president of Andorra Business, Conxita Marsol, held an extensive schedule of meetings in Paris to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Andorra and France in labor, entrepreneurship, and economic promotion. These initiatives align with Andorra Business´s strategy to boost the country´s internationalization and strengthen ties with France, a key economic and labor partner. During the visit, Marsol met with Thibaut Guilluy, director general of labor for the French government, to address workforce needs specific to both territories. The visit also included a tour of Station F, the world´s largest startup campus, spanning 34,000 [...]

The Andorra Business 2024 Grants Award Over 150,000 Euros to 34 Companies in the Country

2025-02-03T10:33:27+01:0018/12/2024|

The seventh edition of the Andorra Business grants has provided aid to 34 small and medium-sized companies in Andorra, totaling 156,466 Euros. Out of 40 applications submitted, 34 (85%) were approved, with the funds allocated to 41 services. This year, the available budget was €180,000, of which 86.93% (156,466 Euros) was used after passing the required validation filters. Judit Hidalgo, director of Andorra Business, noted, “Over 65% of the companies benefiting in 2024 have an annual turnover of under €350,000. Our grants aim to help businesses in the country with more constraints become more competitive and resilient”. Grant [...]

The Inclusive Business Network expands to 43 companies

2024-12-16T10:30:41+01:0003/12/2024|

On Tuesday, December 3, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the project welcomed three new companies: Real estate agency ANDORGEST, Allotjaments Turístics Principat ATP, and the electrical installation company PIMESA. The Inclusive Business Network project, launched in 2017, aims to facilitate the employment of people with disabilities and ensure effective equal opportunities. In total, the three new companies have hired four employees for various roles, ranging from electrical installation and property management to kitchen work in a hotel. The network now includes 43 companies offering 47 reserved job positions. Each position proposed is tailored to the specific needs [...]

Local entrepreneurs participate in the first intensive and practical Andorra Business workshop

2024-12-16T10:26:36+01:0029/11/2024|

The Andorra Business bootcamp, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and startup growth in the country, began this Friday, November 29, and will run through Saturday at the Bici Lab in Andorra la Vella. A total of 14 Andorran startups from various sectors are participating in the event, which expanded its registration capacity due to high demand. The “Startup Workshop: From Idea to Investment”, fully funded by Andorra Business, is a short but highly intensive training experience designed for entrepreneurs. It focuses on practical and applied learning, equipping participants with the tools and knowledge needed to advance their projects, whether in their [...]

Over a hundred businesspeople participate in the first internationalization conference by Andorra Business

2024-12-16T10:22:34+01:0021/11/2024|

The first internationalization conference for Andorran companies, organized by Andorra Business with the support of ACCIÓ, brought together more than a hundred people on Thursday, November 21, at the Andorra la Vella Congress Center. Over twenty companies from the country participated in individual meetings with market experts from London, Paris, Montreal, Singapore, and Bogotá. The Minister of the Presidency, Economy, Labor, and Housing and president of Andorra Business, Conxita Marsol, who opened the event, explained that the initiative “aims to strengthen the presence of our companies in global markets. But not just to sell products and services; it also seeks to [...]

The Fifth Edition of Andorra Business’s Corporate Growth Program Begins

2024-11-04T10:15:05+01:0019/09/2024|

The fifth edition of Andorra Business’s program to support high-growth potential Andorran companies (the Growth Program) started on Thursday, September 19, with representatives from 16 local companies participating. It is aimed at businesses with over 50.000 Euros in revenue and more than two years of operation. Over the next seven months, participants will work alongside various mentors to build a more competitive and resilient business. Judit Hidalgo, the director of Andorra Business, emphasized that “the program aims, among other goals, to help local entrepreneurs improve sales, optimize marketing tools to reach clients, boost internationalization, and understand their real growth potential.”The 16 [...]

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