he II National Congress of Entrepreneurship and Disability (CNED), which will be held in the next November 14 and 15 in Bilbaowill be the scene of two important initiatives that seek to promote the entrepreneurial talent of people with disabilities: the «Emprende Challenge«and the»Emprende Talent Awards«.
Driving inclusive innovation
Both calls have as objective is to promote projects that stand out in innovation, sustainability and social impactreinforcing the importance of a inclusive and accessible business ecosystem.
The meeting, which will take place under the motto «Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Innovation, Impact and Connection«, is organized by ONCE FOUNDATIONhe Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (CERMI) and the Entrepreneurship and Disability Association (ASEMDIS). It aims to be a space to share knowledge, experiences and create support networks, exploring the connection between innovative ideas, business skills and diversity as a driver of change.
He «Emprende Challenge«is framed within the CNED and is designed to promote inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship. In this contest, entrepreneurs with disabilities will present their projects or business ideas in an interactive and dynamic format, known as ‘Pitch Combat’. The proposals will be evaluated by a specialized jury that will take into account the innovation, feasibility, sustainability and impact capacity of each initiative.
the finalists of the «Emprende Challenge«They will receive training and coaching sessions to strengthen their presentation and communication skills, before facing the defense of their projects during the congress.
In addition to the visibility offered by the event, the winner will receive an accessibility service digitala stand at the next edition of the congress and the opportunity to promote your project in the media.
Awards
At the same time, the II Edition of the «Emprende Talent Awards» will recognize the best projects of entrepreneurs with disabilities that stand out in the categories of Innovation, Impact and Sustainability. Each category is endowed with a prize of 2,000 euros, a specialized mentoring program and visibility in the media. In addition, the jury will select an absolute winner from among the winners of each category, who will receive an additional prize of 3,000 euros and the opportunity to participate in Impact Week in Bilbao, which will be held from November 27 to 29, 2024.
The prize»By Talent Emprende» seeks to highlight projects that offer creative solutions to social problems, generate positive changes in vulnerable communities and adopt sustainable environmental practices.. It also includes a special award for members of the Entrepreneurship and Disability Association (ASEMDIS), recognizing the trajectory and commitment of its associates in the field of inclusive entrepreneurship.
he II National Congress of Entrepreneurship and Disabilityd, organized by ONCE FOUNDATION, CERMI and ASEMDISis a unique platform that brings together entrepreneurs, experts and entities committed to social inclusion and innovation. Both the «Emprende Challenge«like»Emprende Talent Awards«are a reflection of the commitment of these entities to create a diverse and accessible business environment, where the talent and creativity of people with disabilities can shine and contribute to economic and social development in a sustainable manner.
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