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Andorra Business Market, the Premier Forum for Entrepreneurs and Investors, Returns on November 27

2025-07-28T14:29:46+01:0024/07/2025|

Andorra will once again become a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation with the fifth edition of the Andorra Business Market 2025, taking place on November 27 in Andorra la Vella. This well-established event in the country’s business calendar connects innovative projects with investors, business angels, and venture capital funds. Driven by Andorra Business, the event is a dynamic meeting space where real connections are made, funding opportunities open up, and startups find solutions to the challenges they face on their journey of growth. Its goal is to give visibility to emerging projects and help them access key resources to scale [...]

An Andorran Delegation Visits Barcelona to Learn About Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Models

2025-07-28T14:25:06+01:0007/07/2025|

An institutional delegation from Andorra, led by the Minister of the Presidency, Economy, Labor, and Housing, Conxita Marsol, visited Barcelona on Monday, July 7, including stops at Barcelona City Hall, Barcelona Activa, the 22@ Innovation District, and the Research Park of the Autonomous University of Barcelona. The goal was to learn firsthand about successful models in innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration between public, private, and academic stakeholders. The day began with a meeting with Mario Rubert, Director of International Economic Promotion at Barcelona City Hall. Following which, Marc Sans, International Economic Promotion Officer at the City Council, presented the services and [...]

An Andorran project among the winners of the third edition of the Andorra Sports Scale-Up Program

2025-07-28T14:22:10+01:0030/06/2025|

The Andorra Sports Innovation Hub, an initiative driven by Andorra Business in collaboration with GSIC powered by Microsoft and with the support of SPSG Consulting, has announced the three innovative projects that won the third edition of the Andorra Sports Scale-Up Program. The selected projects, chosen from among 24 entries from around the world, are: Andorra Esportiu (Andorra) The only media outlet in Andorra dedicated exclusively to sports news. They combine traditional media with digital formats and documentaries to give visibility to local sports. SportsBox (Australia) They transform access to sports through smart self-service lockers that allow users to borrow [...]

Take part in our innovation challenge to improve visitor experience during the 2026 Ski World Cup

2025-07-28T14:17:55+01:0017/06/2025|

Andorra Research + Innovation (AR+I), Andorra Business, Grandvalira, Creand, and the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) by Microsoft are jointly launching an innovation challenge to transform visitor experience during the upcoming FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2026. Under the title “Experience the World Cup Beyond the Competition,” the challenge aims to enhance the stay of visitors through solutions that could include recreational, digital, or cultural activities tailored to different profiles, such as families, occasional skiers, or visitors who are not fans of the sport. The challenge, aimed at startups, seeks innovative ideas that integrate the event into the overall experience [...]

Andorra Business and Creand launch the Enlaira program with €12,000 in support for Andorran startups

2025-06-18T09:08:18+01:0010/06/2025|

Andorra Business and Creand Crèdit Andorrà have launched the Enlaira program to provide resources to promising Andorran startups that aim to overcome challenges in their projects, helping them consolidate, increase visibility, and connect with the most influential players in Andorra’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Each selected startup, which must meet a series of requirements — including being legally established in the country — will receive support valued at €12,000. Of this amount, €5,000 will be in cash to develop a specific aspect of the project. The remaining support will come in the form of benefits such as: zero fees on payment services, [...]

Andorra Business promotes innovation with €500,000 in grants for R&D&I projects

2025-06-06T09:43:15+01:0005/06/2025|

Andorra Business has launched its first call for grants to support Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D&I) projects. With a total budget of €500,000, the initiative aims to strengthen the country's economic diversification and enhance business competitiveness. The grants are open to companies and professionals based in Andorra engaged in R&D&I activities. Funding will cover costs relating directly to innovation, development, and business research projects — including specialized staff, productive assets, infrastructure, and technical materials. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, based on criteria such as project impact, feasibility, and technical quality. “Investing in R&D&I is no longer just [...]

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, [...]

Andorra consolidates itself as a benchmark in innovation and entrepreneurship at the first Forbes Andorra Economic Summit

2025-04-25T13:48:06+01:0010/04/2025|

The first edition of the Forbes Andorra Economic Summit, held this Thursday at the Hotel Park in Andorra la Vella, brought together more than 350 business leaders, politicians, investors, and national and international experts, establishing the Principality as a global reference in innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic sustainability. Throughout the day, attendees participated in roundtables and debates on strategic topics such as digital transformation, sustainable development based on natural resources, entrepreneurship, and long-term macroeconomic challenges. The forum served as a platform to highlight the opportunities Andorra offers as a destination for investment and talent attraction. In his opening speech, the Andorran [...]

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 [...]

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