IMPULSE AWARDS 2026
ANNUAL AWARD FOR ENTREPRENEURS
— EXPATS AND IMMIGRANTS IN SPAIN
— EXPATS AND IMMIGRANTS IN SPAIN
Nominate a business that deserves attention
A New Impulse for Europe
Impulse Awards supports expat entrepreneurs who create real value through their work and contribute to the country’s development. They connect different cultures, knowledge, and experience, forming an open business environment where ideas move freely and find support.
We believe that diversity strengthens us. When people with different backgrounds work together, they create solutions that make the economy more resilient and adaptable. By bringing people and meaning together, we lay the foundation for a vibrant, sustainable, and evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We believe that diversity strengthens us. When people with different backgrounds work together, they create solutions that make the economy more resilient and adaptable. By bringing people and meaning together, we lay the foundation for a vibrant, sustainable, and evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- DEEP
TRANSFORMATIONToday, tens of thousands of people arrive in Spain from Latin America, Eastern Europe, France, Morocco, China, and other countries. They are not only workers but also entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals in technology, art, and education who bring new ideas, professional experience, cultural diversity, and creative energy. - AN ECONOMY
DRIVEN BY PEOPLEAccording to data from the Bank of Spain, by the end of 2024, 9.4 million people living in the country were born abroad — that’s 19% of the population. In Barcelona, the share of foreigners is even higher — 26.4%, and most of them have been living here for more than four years. These people open businesses, create jobs, and serve as a bridge between cultures — their own and the Spanish. - THE NEW CALIFORNIA
OF EUROPESpain is becoming the new California of Europe — a space for local brands and creative communities, where everything is born from within — from people. This movement is what we call the Impulse. It is this movement that Impulse Awards celebrates — an award for those who are not afraid to start anew and make Spain a land of new opportunities.
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR EVERY NOMINEE
FOR EVERY NOMINEE
- 100%COMMUNITY
SUPPORT - 100%MEDIA
FEATURES - 100%BUSINESS
CONNECTIONS - 100%CUSTOMER
TRUST
Participation Stages
20 November 2025 —
14 February 2026
14 February 2026
During this period, applications for the award are accepted and reviewed.
March 2026
A month of public voting. This is when your vote helps nominees advance to the finals.
April 2026
The expert committee will determine the award winners based on the results of the public vote and business evaluation.
May 2026
The official awards ceremony honoring the laureates and winners of the Impulse Awards 2026.
A BUSINESS FOUNDED BY EXPATS AND IMMIGRANTS IN SPAIN MAY BE NOMINATED FOR IMPULSE AWARDS 2026
Who can nominate?
- Grateful clients or partnersSUBMIT APPLICATIONYou can nominate a business you regularly use and believe deserves recognition. It’s an opportunity to thank an entrepreneur whose service or product has made your life better.
- The entrepreneur themselvesSUBMIT APPLICATIONIf you are the founder or owner of a business,
you can nominate your company for the award yourself.
This is a chance to share your journey, your experience, and become part of a community of like-minded people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have correctly completed the application and passed to the next stage, we will contact you using the method specified in the form.
Yes, you can apply, but it is important to remember: one application may be submitted for only one business.
If you have multiple businesses, you may submit a separate application for each of them.
If you have multiple businesses, you may submit a separate application for each of them.
If your field of activity fits into several categories, we will contact you to clarify which category you would like to participate in.
Unfortunately, repeated participation is not available for past finalists.
However, you may still be among the nominees — this is a great opportunity to gain additional media visibility.
However, you may still be among the nominees — this is a great opportunity to gain additional media visibility.
Your application is evaluated by a team of experts.
The team reviews applications according to established criteria to objectively determine the nominees.
The team reviews applications according to established criteria to objectively determine the nominees.
If the application is not fully completed, there is a high chance it will not advance to the nominees. Incomplete information prevents an objective evaluation of the project, so we recommend filling out all fields carefully and in detail.
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