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Andorra joins the Hydrogen Geoportal, revealing the Pyrenees’ potential to drive the green economy

2025-10-29T15:53:17+01:0029/10/2025|

More than 800 companies and research centres from Spain, France and Andorra, participating in 280 projects, demonstrate the Pyrenean region’s capacity to boost the hydrogen economy. The result is a complete overview of the sector, available on the Hydrogen Geoportal — a tool designed to facilitate connections between the economic and social sectors involved in its development. This cross-border geovisual platform — which strengthens the Pyrenean region’s position as a European benchmark in renewable hydrogen promotion — is part of the PHYRENE project, funded by the European Union (through the European Regional Development Fund – ERDF) under the Interreg POCTEFA programme. [...]

Minister Marsol presents the National Plan for Innovation and Diversification to local councils and the country’s economic and social stakeholders

2025-10-29T10:47:00+01:0020/10/2025|

The Minister of the Presidency, Economy, Enterprise and Housing, Conxita Marsol, together with the Secretary of State for Enterprise, Economic Diversification and Innovation, Marc Saura, the Director of Andorra Business (AB), Judit Hidalgo, and the Manager of Andorra Research and Innovation (AR+I), Marta Domènech, presented the National Plan for Innovation and Diversification on Monday to the country’s economic and social stakeholders. After having been presented on October 10th before the General Council’s Legislative Committee on Economy, Monday’s session was addressed to representatives from strategic sectors considered essential for contributing to the Plan’s development — including the education, health, tourism, economic, and [...]

The Government presents the National Plan for Innovation and Diversification to consolidate a new economic model

2025-10-29T10:44:59+01:0010/10/2025|

Investment in innovation will increase from 1% to 7–8% over 10 years, with the goal of attracting and creating high value-added activity and positioning Andorra as an international benchmark in this field. The Government, with the participation of Andorra Business and Andorra Research and Innovation, presented the National Plan for Innovation and Diversification this Friday before the General Council’s Economic Affairs Committee. The executive has committed to progressively increasing public investment in this field—from 1% of the 2025 budget to 7–8%—to drive a new economic model based on competitiveness, research, and technology. This Plan responds to the mandate approved [...]

The Andorra Business Tandem Project celebrates 10 years connecting young talent and companies

2025-10-29T10:41:06+01:0030/09/2025|

The Tandem Project, promoted by Andorra Business in collaboration with the Aixovall Vocational Training Centre, presented its tenth edition on Tuesday, September 30th, consolidating itself as one of the country’s key initiatives in applied innovation, talent development, and public-private collaboration.Over these 10 years, Tandem has involved 673 students, 115 teachers, and 30 companies from across the country, including UNICEF, FEDA, Hotels Plaza, Caldea, and RTVA, among others. Some of the projects developed by students have not only been recognized but also implemented by Andorran companies. This year’s edition includes 70 students and 10 teachers working on three real-world challenges proposed by [...]

Acceleration program for Andorran startups launched by Andorra Business and Creand

2025-09-29T10:33:08+01:0009/09/2025|

Andorra Business and Creand launched on Tuesday, September 9, the first edition of the Enlaira program, an acceleration initiative aimed at Andorran startups with growth and consolidation potential. The initiative offers strategic support, specialized mentoring, and access to a broad network of contacts within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The program is valued at €12,000, of which €5,000 is a direct financial contribution from Creand, and aims to strengthen innovation and competitiveness in the country’s business sector. The first session welcomed the selected companies and included a group workshop focused on preventing professional burnout. The activity emphasized the well-being of founding teams [...]

Three startups from the health, education, and green economy sectors selected for the Enlaira program by Creand and Andorra Business

2025-09-29T10:31:20+01:0031/07/2025|

The first edition of the Enlaira acceleration program for Andorran startups, promoted by Andorra Business and Creand, has closed its call by selecting three emerging companies out of a total of 15 applications received. These companies will take part in the inaugural edition of this initiative, which aims to boost entrepreneurship in the country. The applications submitted reflect a great diversity of sectors, with innovative projects in areas such as digital health, wellness and fitness, technological transformation of the legal and financial fields, technology applied to education or environmental sustainability, and efficiency in resource management, among others. This variety reflects [...]

Andorra Business awards more than 70,000 euros in the first call for annual business subsidies

2025-09-29T10:18:15+01:0030/07/2025|

The eighth edition of the Andorra Business Subsidy Program has closed its first 2025 call, granting €72,479 to 15 companies in the country. The beneficiaries are mainly from the IT and new technologies sector, commerce, sports, and business services. Some of these funds will be allocated to renting spaces at international trade fairs, consultancy services for obtaining voluntary certifications, international promotion plans, the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)… The total budget planned for this year is €140,000, of which 85% will go to companies with an annual turnover of less than €350,000, and the remaining 15% to companies [...]

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 [...]

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