Madrid Impacta Awards 2026: Your Guide to Application and Benefits
The Madrid City Council, through Madrid Emprende, has officially opened the registration period for the 10th edition of the Madrid Impacta Awards 2026. This prestigious competition seeks to identify and support entrepreneurial projects that drive innovative solutions, generating significant social, economic, and environmental benefits for the community.
Registrations commenced on April 7, 2026, and will remain open until May 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Interested parties can submit their applications either online or in person at the City Council’s registration offices. These awards are designed to provide both financial and strategic support to impactful business projects that contribute to improving the quality of life, sustainability, and competitiveness in Madrid.
Key Dates to Remember:
- Registration Opens: April 7, 2026
- Registration Closes: May 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM
What are the Madrid Impacta Awards?
According to Ángel Niño, the Councillor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, “these awards highlight entrepreneurial ideas and projects especially geared towards those who need them most.” He further emphasized that “when entrepreneurship is at the service of social challenges, its impact multiplies,” underscoring the City Council’s commitment to fostering talent and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
Award Categories and Prizes:
The 10th edition of the Madrid Impacta Awards features a total prize pool of €50,000, distributed as follows:
- First Prize: €12,000
- Second Prize: €6,500
- Third Prize: €4,000
- 11 Special Mentions (Accésits): €2,500 each
The special mentions will recognize projects excelling in various categories, including:
- Madrid Project
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centers of the Madrid City Council
- Best Elevator Pitch
- Greatest Growth and Projection Potential
- Environmental Impact
- Universal Accessibility of Cities
- Clean Energy
- Scientific-Technological Field
- Health and Well-being
- Education
- Care for Dependents
Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:
To be eligible for the Madrid Impacta Awards 2026, companies must meet the following criteria:
- Be classified as an SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise).
- Be legally constituted as a natural or legal person in one of the accepted forms.
- Have commenced business activity on or after January 1, 2019, and have generated invoicing, or present a new line of business started after that date that has already invoiced before the call.
- Possess an original, creative, innovative, and disruptive entrepreneurial project, with or without a technological base, that generates a positive and measurable impact, and have a methodology to evaluate said impact.
- Have a product or service tested in the market.
- Be up-to-date with tax and social security obligations.
Support and Professional Accompaniment:
Beyond the monetary prizes, the Madrid Impacta Awards 2026 offer participants invaluable support and in-kind contributions from the event’s sponsoring entities. These include:
- Fundación Repsol
- IBM
- Impact Hub Madrid
- Onda Madrid
- PwC España
This comprehensive support package aims to further empower the selected projects, providing them with resources and expertise to maximize their potential and impact.
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted:
- Online: Through the official Madrid Emprende website.
- In-person: At the City Council’s registration offices.
For detailed information on the application process, eligibility, and the complete terms and conditions, please refer to the full call for applications and the Madrid Emprende website.
Contact Information:
For any queries regarding the Madrid Impacta Awards, please visit the Madrid Emprende website.
Additional Resources:
- Full Call for Applications: [Link to full bases, if available on Madrid Emprende website]
- Madrid Emprende Website: https://www.madrid.es/madridemprende
