- The highlight of this year is the special category of the Green Entrepreneurship Award, endowed with €15,000 to reward business ideas focused on energy transition and circular economy, contributing to emissions reduction and, therefore, combating climate change.
- In this 6th edition, the total prize fund has been increased to €53,000, compared to the €30,000 awarded in previous editions.
- The application period is open until January 31, 2025.
- The +50 Emprende Awards, Spain's most significant senior entrepreneurship competition, are promoted by Generación SAVIA, a project by the Endesa Foundation in collaboration with the máshumano Foundation and the production company 02:59 Films.
The +50 Emprende Awards, Spain's leading initiative for promoting entrepreneurial ideas among individuals over 50, celebrate the launch of their 6th edition with a major novelty: the introduction of the Green Entrepreneurship Award, endowed with €15,000, featuring a special category that focuses on projects promoting energy transition, circular economy, and emissions reduction, aligning with global objectives to tackle climate change..
This new category reflects the +50 Emprende Awards' commitment to current environmental challenges, encouraging innovative proposals that contribute to a more sustainable future. Through this initiative by Generación SAVIA, a project of the Endesa Foundation in collaboration with the máshumano Foundation and the 02:59 Films production company, the aim is to highlight senior entrepreneurship as a driving force for change in key areas such as sustainability and the green economy.
Another novelty of this edition is that it raises the total prize fund to €53,000, a significant increase compared to previous editions, which awarded €30,000. In total, €33,000 will be granted in cash prizes, and €20,000 in kind, dedicated to training and specialized mentoring to strengthen senior entrepreneurs' projects.
Additionally, this year the number of finalists will be expanded, with 12 projects being selected instead of the usual 10, and an expert jury will choose the winners of the four awards in this new edition: three +50 Emprende Awards in the general category and one Green Entrepreneurship Award in the special category. The winner of the first +50 Emprende Award will receive €10,000 in cash, the second €5,000, and the third €3,000. Meanwhile, the winner of the Green Entrepreneurship Award will receive €15,000.
The €20,000 in-kind support awarded to the winners in the general category includes training and mentoring from partners such as 50 PRO, ARRABE INTEGRA, TQUITY, Revista Emprendedores, and Elena Garzia, entrepreneurial coach. This support aims to enhance senior entrepreneurs' capabilities, helping them consolidate their projects and improve their market impact through business mentoring, specialized training, and access to resources that support project consolidation.
Over the past five editions, more than 1,600 entrepreneurs have participated in these awards, and nearly 1,000 projects have been submitted across a wide range of industries. Winning initiatives include an accessible medical platform, a revolutionary ski boot, and a company dedicated to digitizing quality regulations, recognized for their originality and feasibility.
How to participate in the 6th edition of the +50 Emprende Awards?
The application period for these awards will remain open until January 31, 2025. During this time, individuals over 50 with entrepreneurial ideas or projects can participate by filling out the application form available on the website http://www.50emprende.es/ and submitting a video of up to three minutes explaining their project and why they decided to become entrepreneurs.
About Generación SAVIA
Generación SAVIA, a project by the Endesa Foundation in collaboration with the máshumano Foundation, has been fostering the employability of workers over 50 for six years, providing solutions through training and networking initiatives while promoting recognition of these professionals' value, who face high unemployment rates. Generación SAVIA is a platform and community that creates collaboration spaces and aggregates initiatives to generate employment opportunities for senior professionals. In total, 45,000 senior professionals and 780 companies are registered with Generación SAVIA, and 200 organizations collaborate on the project.
About 02:59 Films
DOS CINCUENTA Y NUEVE S.L. is an audiovisual production company founded in 2010 with the mission of conveying human values to society through audiovisual content. Initially established as a company specializing in viral video production for the internet, it has reached a total of 200 million views on social media across its productions. However, in 2018, it diversified its activities by developing and producing its first feature film, "Abuelos," released in October 2019. Currently, the production company combines developing film projects with its advertising service, creating viral campaigns for the internet.