Rising UP in Spain 2026
Backs startups setting up and scaling their business in Spain.
The 2026 edition stays open all year and accepts up to 50 beneficiaries on a first-come, chronological basis rather than through a single deadline-based call. Applicants download an application form and FAQ PDF and go through legal advice, custom mentoring, and networking once accepted. ICEX Invest in Spain, the national investment promotion agency, runs the program and lists a dedicated program m…
Rising UP in Spain is a soft-landing and acceleration program for startups looking to establish themselves in the Spanish market. It covers legal and administrative support for setting up, mentoring and training, help with entrepreneur visas, and access to one of Spain's main investor networks. ICEX's broader sector guide spans aerospace, agri-food, life sciences, digital economy and more, so the program is not limited to one industry.
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