EKINN+
If you are looking for support to create and consolidate an innovative project, we can help you to achieve it.
EKINN+ IN FACTS
146 innovative projects supported
Scope of the projects involved since 2017
Relevant achievements
Some of the recognitions and achievements obtained by EKINN+ companies, proof of their innovative nature, added value and competitiveness:
- Mention Innovative SME (Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation).
- Incibe Venture Programme (National Cybersecurity Institute).
- Richi Entrepreneurs (Acceleration programme for biotechnology companies promoted by the Richi Childhood Cancer Foundation).
- Impulsa Vision RTVE Innovative Start-up Award.
- Bridge To MassChallenge (MassChallenge international acceleration course).
- Entry into Baselunch de Merckgroup programme in Zurich.
- Successful funding Neotec rounds.
You can participate in Ekin+ if:
- You want to undertake an innovative business project in San Sebastian.
- You have a company with an innovative business project located in San Sebastian and created less than 5 years ago. If you wish to access the Ekin+ Salud programme, the company may have been set up for up to 7 years.
In line with the challenges that the city faces and with Fomento's entrepreneurship strategy focused on talent from the development of entrepreneurial culture, with the Ekin+ programme we focus on accelerating new innovative business projects, and connecting the ecosystem both locally and internationally.
The Ekin+ programme is multi-sectoral and accommodates all types of innovative business projects, whether technological or not.
Ekin+ is a 10-month consultancy programme to start up an innovative project. In this programme you will receive advice, financial support and you will be able to validate your idea as an Innovative Project.
1.) You will receive 10 months of advice in two phases. A first intensive phase of 4 months and a follow-up phase of 6 months. During this time:
- You will be able to use the Ekin + coworking space (in the Talent House building) to develop your project.
- You will be provided with financing, so you will have preferential access to the Elkargi Guarantee Fund.
- You will receive specialised advice in different areas of interest for the project: development of the financial plan, business model, internationalisation, innovation, intellectual property strategy, market landing, marketing and communication, R&I financing, data management in digital environments...
- You will have individual tutorials to help you achieve your goals and design your roadmap.
2.)You will obtain financial support (up to 5,000 euros) to be able to dedicate yourself to meeting the objectives set out in your roadmap.
3.) You will validate the project as an Innovative Project. In this way, you will be able to participate in the calls for Fomento San Sebastián programmes and grants, if you meet the requirements indicated in each grant and apply for it properly.
4.)You will form part of a community of companies with high potential.
