Barcelona Boosts Local Economy with €2.25 Million ‘Impulsem el que fas’ Subsidy Program
Barcelona’s City Council invests €2.25 million in 199 projects to bolster local businesses and employment through its 'Impulsem el que fas' subsidy program.
- • Barcelona approved 199 of 564 subsidy applications totaling €2.25 million.
- • Subsidies range from €8,000 to €30,000 across eight new strategic categories.
- • 38 new local businesses will open with additional support for existing ones.
- • The program has funded 1,400 projects with €24.7 million since 2017.
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The Barcelona City Council has approved 199 out of 564 applications for the 'Impulsem el que fas' subsidy program, allocating €2.25 million to support local commerce and generate quality employment. These subsidies, ranging from €8,000 to €30,000, aim to foster the creation and growth of proximity businesses across eight new categories targeting strategic city challenges and sectors.
This ninth edition emphasizes diverse initiatives including establishing businesses in municipal ground-floor properties, promoting economic diversification in high-traffic areas, encouraging social and technological innovation in care services, and backing women’s professional development. As a result, 38 new proximity businesses will open – nine in municipal spaces and three in economically vulnerable EGA areas – while existing businesses will also receive support.
Employment enhancement is a key focus, with 29 entities gaining backing, alongside 8 care economy proposals, 27 sustainable food projects, and 20 ventures focused on entrepreneurship and professional growth. Since 2017, the program has financed 1,400 projects with total investments reaching €24.7 million.
Deputy Mayor Raquel Gil highlighted the subsidies’ role in helping projects consolidate and expand, positively impacting local commerce and the city’s economic fabric.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
