Open calls

Owlindex Platform
Owlindex is an international academic platform that facilitates access to and dissemination of educational and professional opportunities in the university and research sectors, connecting students, research staff, and institutions worldwide.
On this portal you can find: faculty positions, postdoctoral opportunities, PhD programs, master’s degrees, and academic internships. Access the portal.

I+P Fellowships - Challenges 2026 (FECYT)

• Target audience: Researchers holding a PhD and affiliated with universities, public research organisations, technology centres or R&D&I entities.
• Support: Funding for 6-month placements in Public Administration bodies to provide scientific evidence for addressing public policy challenges. Covers mobility, accommodation and related activities.
• Application deadline: 08/10/2026.
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Crea Feina Barcelona 2026

• Target audience: Companies, organisations and self-employed professionals in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) that hire people registered as residents in Barcelona.
• Support: Grants ranging from €5,000 to €15,000 for new permanent hires (or Dual Vocational Training contracts), depending on the employee profile and funding line.
• Application deadline: 30/09/2026.
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ENFORTIM Social and Solidarity Economy 2026

• Target audience: Cooperatives, organisations and Social and Solidarity Economy enterprises in Barcelona, as well as partnerships and inter-cooperation projects.
• Support: Grants for creation, consolidation, digitalisation and inter-cooperation projects. Funding covers up to 80% of project costs, with maximum amounts ranging from €6,000 to €25,000 depending on the category.
• Application deadline: 31/03/2026.
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TU+1 Programme 2026

• Target audience: Self-employed workers and single-member private limited companies (SLU) with no employees who wish to hire unemployed people registered with the SOC.
• Support: Grant for permanent contracts with a minimum maintenance period of 18 months. Estimated funding of up to €21,762 per full-time contract.
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Support programme for women-led technology ventures (Acelera Pyme amec)

• Target audience: digital or technology-based ventures led by women (projects formally established with a tax ID or promoted by self-employed professionals).
• Support: free programme (100% subsidised) with specialised mentoring: 1 initial group session, 1 individual diagnostic session, 1 practical workshop, 1 closing session, access to 2 additional workshops (financial digitalisation and LinkedIn), and guidance on grants and public funding.
• Application deadline: 24/07/2026
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Strategic mentoring cycle for technology startups (Acelera Pyme amec)

• Target audience: technology-based startups, both companies already established with a tax ID and self-employed individuals with an active technology project
• Support: free mentoring (100% subsidised) with personalised support: 1 initial group session, 1 individual diagnostic session, 3 follow-up sessions, and 1 final session; additional advice on grants and public funding
• Application deadline: 17/07/2026
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Grants for cross-cutting projects in the social and solidarity economy and cooperativism in Catalonia

• Target audience: Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) organisations.
• Support: Grants for training, capacity-building and dissemination programmes (across business, academic and media sectors), with coordination and methodological support provided by a technical office.
• Application deadline: 25/06/2026
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Cerdanyola del Vallès Innovative Project 2026 – Innpulso Emprende

• Target: innovative companies and startups headquartered in Cerdanyola del Vallès.
• Support: representation of Cerdanyola at Innpulso Emprende, connecting with other innovative initiatives and sharing experiences with key stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Application deadline: July 1, 2026
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Learn, take action and bring your business idea to life

• Target audience: people with disabilities (≥ 33%) who have a business idea or a recent project.
• Support: 7 months of training, mentoring, professional networking and follow-up. Prizes of €5,000.
• Requirements: residence in Catalonia or Madrid and in-person availability.
• Dates: September 2026 – May 2027 (Barcelona) / October 2026 – May 2027 (Madrid).
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Imec.istart program

• Target: tech startups (digital and/or nanotechnology) with a proof of concept, aiming for global scale.
• Support: 12–18 month acceleration programme, up to €250,000, mentoring, workspace, and access to an investor network to validate product, market, and growth.
• Application deadline: check open calls on the imec website.
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Regional Academy on the United Nations (RAUN) 2026–2027

• Target audience: Master’s and PhD students, as well as recent graduates aged between 21 and 35, interested in human security, international organizations, and emerging technologies.
• Support: The programme offers participation in research projects for United Nations organizations, as well as workshops and seminars with experts over a period of 7 months. Registration fee: €200. Merit-based scholarships available.
• Application deadline: 24 May 2026.
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Entrepreneurship Circuit – España Emprende Programme (Sabadell Chamber of Commerce)

• Target group: Entrepreneurs, whether they already have a business up and running or are considering starting one, who have not previously taken part in any other training under the España Emprende Programme.
• Support: 100% free course, consisting of 90 hours of face-to-face training, co-financed by the European Union.
• Application deadline: 25 May 2026 (until all places are filled).
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Canigó–Francesc Vendrell Grants 2026

• Target group: Individuals undertaking training placements in international organizations and European Union institutions. University graduates interested in developing an international career.
• Support: The call offers a grant of €1,500 gross per month.
• Application deadline: 30 September 2026
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Impulsa Startup – Sabadell Chamber of Commerce

• Target group: Entrepreneurs with a technology-based project, startups with a minimum viable product (MVP) or validated prototype, and companies less than 5 years old.
• Support: Prizes ranging from €1,600 to €12,000 and participation in 4YFN (MWC). Personalized mentoring with experts, one-to-one tutoring, practical training in business and scalability, networking and access to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and a Demo Day in front of investors.
• Application deadline: 30 April 2026
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Neotec Grants 2026

• Target audience: innovative business projects with a business model based on proprietary technology.
• Support: The grant covers up to 70% of the eligible budget, with a maximum of €250,000 per project, and may reach 85% and €325,000 if the project includes the hiring of a PhD holder. Additional funding is also available for international training at MIT or Georgia Tech.
• Application deadline: May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
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TIINA Program

• Target audience: Companies, startups, and social organizations; social innovation projects with impact and initiatives with a sustainable model.
• Support: TIINA supports projects with social and environmental impact through a comprehensive program combining personalized strategic support, specialized training, and access to funding.
• Application deadline: Until May 10
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Connect Talent and Business Fair – CECOT

• Target audience: Hiring companies and people seeking employment.
• Support: An exclusive link between job opportunities and talent, workshops, talks, and high-quality networking.
• Event date: April 28
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Powernauts Accelerator - Prevent Foundation

• Target audience: People with disabilities
• Financial support: You can access grants of up to €5,000
• Support: Coaching, training, expert consultations, personalized advice.
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Enisa Financing

• Target audience: Individuals with entrepreneurial projects
• Financial support: €25,000 – €1,500,000
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Internships at the Joint Research Centre (European Commission)

• Target audience: Recent graduates in scientific disciplines.
• Financial support: between €1,338 and €1,741 per month.
• Experience: Scientific office and laboratory-based internships in an international environment.
• Location: Belgium, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain (Seville).
• Application deadline: 12 May 2026.
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ICEX VIVES Internships

• Target audience: Individuals between 18 and 30 years old with a higher university degree or a medium or higher vocational training degree.
• Financial support: €21,000 – €50,000
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Oropesa Impulsa Scholarship

• Target audience: Young talent in technology, data, artificial intelligence and engineering taking their first professional steps.
• Financial support: Unpaid (free mentoring).
• Support: Personalized mentoring, strategic guidance, professional coaching and real industry experience.
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EDP Global Graduate Program

• Target audience: Master’s students or recent graduates (up to 2 years of professional experience) interested in developing their career in an international environment.
• Financial support: See website.
• Support: 18-month global program with three rotations (including one international), structured learning, mentoring and continuous development, real responsibility from day one and long‑term career opportunities within EDP.
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Internship in Internal Communication and Corporate Content (Disability Certificate)

• Target audience: Individuals interested in corporate communication with a disability certificate, especially Journalism and Communication profiles.
• Financial support: €700 – €800 gross per month.
• Support: Participation in internal communications writing, database management, coordination with the volunteering team, support in activities, teleworking 3–4 days/week, immediate start and full-time schedule.
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Training grants for testing and control of foreign trade products (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business)

• Target group: university graduates (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in related fields, who completed their studies within the last 5 years.
• Funding: practical training grants in SOIVRE laboratories with a maximum duration of 2 years. They include specialised training, financial support (up to €21,600 per year), and registration in the general Social Security system.
• Application deadline: 20 working days from the publication of each call in the BOE.
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Tabaca Film Fest, Mythological Film Festival of the Pyrenees

Tabaca Film Fest offers opportunities for both educators and film students. On the one hand, it includes the Farrera Grant (open until 12 August 2026), which supports the development of short films with mythological themes through a creative residency at the Centre d’Art i Natura de Farrera and mentoring sessions with the Pauné sisters.

On the other hand, the festival has launched an open call for short films (until 29 May 2026), with a maximum duration of 30 minutes and in various formats, exploring mythology in its broadest sense.

The festival will take place from 18 to 27 September 2026 in Gerri de la Sal (Pallars Sobirà, Catalonia) and will award over €4,000 in prizes.

More information is available on the festival’s website.

APDCAT Scholarships
They offer the opportunity to complete your training in the field of data protection and, above all, to gain practical experience through a ten-month placement at the Catalan Data Protection Authority.
They are aimed at graduates in Law or Computer Engineering, or equivalent degrees.
You can find the call for applications published in the DOGC and further information on the APDCAT website.

Digital Skills Training Programme for Professionals

This is a digital skills training programme aimed at professionals, developed by Unión Profesional. It is part of the Generación D Initiative and has been promoted in collaboration with Red.es, a public body affiliated with the Spanish Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service. At this link, you can consult the 19 participating organisations. To take part in the programme, participants must hold a qualification that allows them to register with one of the Professional Associations included in the list.

Collaboration Grants to Carry Out Studies and Projects at ISPC
The Institut de Seguretat Pública de Catalunya has announced collaboration grants in various areas: training, documentation, dissemination, research, evaluation, economics, infrastructure, and procurement. Applications can be submitted until April 20 via the following link.
ICEX Scholarships - They offer you the opportunity to complete your training in international business management and, above all, to gain practical experience beyond our borders, selecting only 10% from more than 2,000 multilingual applicants with a university education to specialize in international trade. The application period runs from March 9 to March 23, 2026. You will find all the information and access to the application on this page.

2nd edition of the Oropesa Impulsa Scholarship - aimed at recent UAB students and alumni. The Oropesa Impulsa Scholarship is a personalized, free and unpaid mentoring initiative aimed at young talent in technology, data, artificial intelligence and engineering in their first professional steps. The objective is to strategically accompany, guide and share real experience in the sector to help them make better decisions at key moments. If you are interested: https://becaoropesaimplusa.com/quiero-este-impulso/ Registrations open from: March 2 to March 23, 2026

Partial tuition scholarship for the Master’s in Strategy, Creativity and Digital Marketing at UAB. The scholarship offers a 75% discount, which means that the student will only have to cover 25% of the total cost. If you’re interested, you can write to the following email address: master.ecd@uab.cat, and they will provide you with more details. Remember that you can submit your application during the summer months (July and August), as the next selection phase will begin in September.

National Research Awards 2026

1. Target audience: researchers, early-career researchers, universities, research centres, companies, foundations and other stakeholders in the Catalan research and innovation system.
2. Funding: awards of up to €40,000 (Research), €15,000 (Young Talent) and €10,000 in other categories, together with an official recognition award.
3. Application deadline: 13/10/2026.
4. More information: National Research Awards

Barcelona Restauració Awards, 7th Edition

• Target audience: Individuals or legal entities that own restaurant and catering establishments in Barcelona.
• Support: Recognition for neighbourhood restaurants in 5 categories: culinary quality, community integration, sustainability, table service, and market-based catering.
• Application deadline: 22/09/2026.
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Antena TrenLab Awards 2026

• Target audience: Innovative entrepreneurial projects in sustainable mobility and the railway sector.
• Support: Total funding of €75,000 (3 awards of €25,000 each), a 6-month acceleration programme, and the opportunity to pilot the solution in the Maresme area.
• Application deadline: 16/09/2026.
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Josep M. Piñol Awards 2026

• Target audience: Organisations and initiatives that promote the creation or consolidation of decent work and social and labour inclusion in Catalonia.
• Support: Two awards of €10,000 each: Innovation in Decent Employment and Lifetime Achievement in the Fight Against Labour Exclusion.
• Application deadline: 20/09/2026.
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37th Pica d’Estats Award

The Pica d’Estats Award, created in 1990 by the Tourism Board of the Provincial Council of Lleida, recognizes and promotes travel journalism that showcases the attractions of the Pyrenees and the lands of Lleida. With 36 editions held, it has become a benchmark in the sector, adapting to new digital formats. It currently awards €48,000 across 8 categories, with €6,000 per prize. More information.

16th Pilar Casanova Corporate Communication Awards

The Col·legi de Periodistes de Catalunya has opened the call for its annual awards, which recognise the work of communication departments and their professionals. The initiative aims to promote the efforts of the public and private sectors to ensure access to truthful and useful information, taking as a reference the Criteria for Good Professional Practice developed by the College’s Corporate Communication Working Group, based on the Code of Ethics for Journalists. Categories: Best Strategy Award, Innovation Award, Lifetime Achievement Award. More information.

2nd Peace Journalism Awards in Catalonia
The Working Group on Peace Journalism of the College of Journalists of Catalonia has opened the call for entries for the second edition of the Peace Journalism Awards, which recognize the best journalistic practices in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex D of the Code of Ethics. The initiative is supported by the Catalan Information Council (CIC).

Caixa Enginyers Foundation Awards – Isabel P. Trabal

These awards aim to support startups and early-stage projects that develop solutions aligned with the Foundation’s areas of focus: social and cooperative economy, health and financial literacy, and engineering applied to social development.

Categories

• Ideas: individuals over 18 years of age, legal entities, or teams with early-stage projects.
• Entrepreneurship / Startups: legal entities established from 1 January 2021 onwards, with a maximum of 50 employees and up to €10 million in annual turnover.

Awards

• Entrepreneurship category: 3 awards of €15,000.
• Ideas category: 3 awards of €2,000.

In addition, the 10 preselected initiatives in each category will gain access to training, mentoring and visibility, valued at over €400.

Application deadline: 31 May 2026, via this link.

FALLING WALLS LAB

Falling Walls Lab is an international pitch competition where students and early-career professionals present disruptive ideas in just 3 minutes to a jury of international experts.
What does it offer you?

• Connection with leaders in science, business, and innovation
• Participation in a global community with more than 2,700 participants from over 100 countries
• Prizes and high international visibility
• Opportunity to reach the grand final in Berlin

Applications open until May 18 via this page.

SANTANDER AWARDS X 2026

Do you work in innovation, entrepreneurship, or do you have a promising university project? The Santander X Awards 2026 are now open, featuring two categories designed to boost emerging talent: Startup and Entrepreneurial Project.

Check the guidelines and submit your application before April 17.

• University Entrepreneurial Project – €2000 prize
• University Startup – €4000 prize

BANKINTER INNOVATION JOURNALISM AWARDS

Are you a journalist or communications professional working on innovation, technology, or social impact topics? The first edition of the Innovation Journalism Awards is now open; an initiative by Fundación Innovación Bankinter to recognise the role of the media as drivers of progress and social transformation.

The awards recognise journalistic pieces published in Spanish media between 2 March 2025 and 2 March 2026, across three main categories: print and online press, radio and podcasts, and television and video.

Submit your application here by 10 April 2026 (11:59 pm).

Personal Médico del Trabajo para Banco de España

A selection process is announced, through a merit-based competition system, to fill 2 positions for occupational health physicians. Find more information in the call for applications.

Oposiciones Cuerpo de Inspectores del SOIVRE (Grupo A1)

The SOIVRE Inspectors Corps (Group A1) offers a strategic career in the field of foreign trade, with both national and international projection. Use the link to find out about the required degrees, the eligibility criteria, the calls for applications, and the current available positions.

Oposiciones Cuerpo de Ingenieros Técnicos del SOIVRE (Grupo A2)
The SOIVRE Technical Engineers Corps (Group A2) combines a technical profile with international projection within the Public Administration. Use the link to learn about the required degrees, the eligibility criteria, the calls for applications, and the current available positions.

Oposiciones Instituto Nacional de SST

In RD 651/2025 of July 15, which approves the public employment offer for fiscal year 2025, 41 new-entry positions and 10 internal‑promotion positions are included for the Higher Graduates Corps of the INSST.

Oposiciones en el Servicio Meteorológico de Cataluña

If you want to become part of the staff of the Meteorological Service of Catalonia, you will find the list of current open calls, according to the type of position you are interested in.