Entrepreneurs and newly established businesses across Ibiza can now apply for the 2026 Ingenion Best Entrepreneurial Project competition, with applications open until October 16.

The competition is organised by the Training and Employment Department of Santa Eulària des Riu Town Hall as part of the 12th edition of the Ingenion Entrepreneurs Forum. It aims to recognise and support recently created business projects that contribute to Ibiza’s economic development and job creation.

Who can apply?

The competition is open to entrepreneurs registered as residents on the island of Ibiza, as well as companies or business projects that have been established for less than three years and have their registered tax address on the island.

The competition is designed to give emerging projects an opportunity to present their ideas, improve their communication skills and receive support towards consolidating their businesses.

Six finalists will be selected

The selection process takes place in two stages.

First, a five-member jury made up of professionals from the business sector will assess the submitted projects and select six finalists. Criteria include aspects such as creativity and the viability of the proposed project.

The six finalists will then present their projects during the final Ingenion event on November 6, 2026.

The final result will combine several forms of voting and assessment, including the public vote on social media, the jury's evaluation following the presentations and the vote of members of the audience attending the final event.

More than €7,500 in prizes and support

The total value of the prize package is €7,540, combining vouchers, professional business advice and gift cards.

The first prize includes:

• €4,000 in personalised vouchers for participating establishments in Santa Eulària des Riu

• 18 months of business advice from Pimeef

• A €100 La Sirena-Art gift card

The second prize includes:

• €1,500 in personalised vouchers

• 12 months of business advice

• A €100 La Sirena-Art gift card

The third prize includes:

• €600 in personalised vouchers

• Six months of business advice

• A €100 La Sirena-Art gift card

The first prize has the main collaboration of Colonya and the Fundació Guillem Cifre de Colonya, while Marina Santa Eulalia collaborates on the second prize.

The final takes place in November

The prize will be awarded during the 12th Ingenion Entrepreneurs Forum on Friday, November 6, 2026.

The event will provide the six finalists with a platform to present their projects to the jury and the attending public, with the final classification determined through the competition's combined voting system.

Application deadline

Applications for the Ingenion 2026 Best Entrepreneurial Project competition are open until Friday, October 16, 2026 at 14:00.

Interested applicants can contact the organisation at ingenion@santaeularia.com for further information.

The competition forms part of Santa Eulària's wider support for entrepreneurship and aims to give emerging businesses in Ibiza visibility, professional support and resources to help develop their projects.