Cajamar and the Teaching Cooperatives renew their commitment to entrepreneurship in the classroom with the 9th Emprendemos Award

 

Promoting cooperative entrepreneurship in the educational field

 

La Spanish Union of Teaching Cooperatives (UECoE) and the Cooperative Group Cajamar have announced the call for entries for the ninth edition of Emprendemos Award. Promoting cooperative entrepreneurship in schoolsThis strategic initiative aims to stimulate entrepreneurship among 3rd and 4th year students Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) y Vocational Training (VT), promoting business models based on the principles of the social economy.

 

Through this competition, both organizations seek to give visibility and recognition to projects developed in Spanish schools. The goal is to share, from the classroom, the values ​​that define the [educational institution/organization]. social economyaligning the proposals with compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and 2030 AgendaThe call arises from the existing collaboration agreement between UECoE and the Cajamar Cooperative Group to strengthen cooperativism in the educational community.

 

Deadlines, requirements and key information about the call for applications

 

The competition is open to groups of students enrolled in national educational centers who are taking the subject of Introduction to business and entrepreneurial activity or that carry out innovative projects during the academic year 2025/2026It also extends to vocational training students in similar situations.

 

To facilitate understanding of the time milestones and team formation requirements, the key figures for this ninth edition are detailed below:

 

Concept	Details / Date
Group composition	Minimum 3 students / Maximum 25 students (+1 tutor)
Registration Closing	Until the 6 of February of 2026
Delivery of projects	Until April 24, 2026
Academic year	2025/2026

 

Evaluation criteria and technical excellence

 

The evaluation of submitted proposals will be governed by rigorous standards that seek to reward excellence and the practical applicability of the ideas. The jury will place special emphasis on the technical, legal and economic viability of the proyects.

 

The main factors that will determine the selection of the winners include:

 

• Innovation and maturity: Originality of the proposal and degree of development of the project.
• Comprehensive feasibility: Strength in professional, commercial and economic aspects.
• Technological development: Incorporation of new technologies into the proposed solution.
• Soft skills: Demonstrated ability to develop teamwork.
• Scalability and cooperation: Possibility of implementation in other provinces and synergies with other companies.
• Positive impact: Focus on sustainability and social benefit.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Emprendemos Award

 

Who is the UECoE and Cajamar Emprendemos Award aimed at?
It is aimed at groups of students from Spanish educational centers who are in their third and fourth years of ESO or Vocational Training, specifically those involved in business activity subjects or innovative projects during the 2025/2026 academic year.

 

What are the deadlines for participation?
Applications for registration can be made until February 6, 2026. Subsequently, groups will have until April 24, 2026 to submit their completed projects.

 

What is primarily valued in the submitted projects?
Priority is given to originality, economic and legal viability, incorporation of technology, social impact, sustainability, and the capacity for cooperation and teamwork.