Canary Islands Entrepreneurial Training Program

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially published a collaboration agreement with the Foundation for Business Creation and Development (INCYDE) to launch fourteen entrepreneurial training programs across the archipelago.

This initiative aims to:

• Boost self-employment
• Support business consolidation
• Provide practical courses on digital transformation, market opportunities, and business management

The programs are targeted at:

• Local residents
• Those seeking to start or strengthen small businesses

With a focus on:

• Sustainability
• Job creation

Funding and Strategic Goals

Funded largely by the European Social Fund Plus (FSE+), these activities seek to:

• Address the island's high unemployment rates
• Foster entrepreneurial skills
• Encourage local economic diversification

Additional Focus Areas

The partnership emphasizes:

• Developing networks among entrepreneurs
• Supporting innovation
• Enabling tailored mentorship for participants

Key Provisions

The agreement underscores the:

• Strategic importance of entrepreneurship to the region’s socio-economic recovery
• Provisions for monitoring, reporting, and transparency to ensure proper use of funds

Expected Impact

Its implementation could significantly:

• Impact residents eager to start new ventures
• Help create a more resilient, self-sufficient regional economy