Córdoba allocates 18 million to a new strategic plan for self-employed workers until 2031

The project aims to consolidate the local business fabric through support for digitalization, work-life balance, and generational renewal.

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The Municipal Institute for Economic Development and Employment of Córdoba (Imdeec) has unveiled a strategic plan endowed with 18 million euros to strengthen the self-employed sector between 2026 and 2031.

The initiative marks a transition from welfare-based policies to a high-performance business support model. With an initial allocation of two million euros for 2026, the program is structured into four key pillars ranging from initial support to consolidation and social cohesion.
A central pillar is deep digitalization, which includes the integration of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to improve operational competitiveness. Additionally, a single channel, both physical and digital, will be created to centralize administrative management and facilitate access to public resources.
The plan also addresses demographic and social challenges, such as generational renewal and work-life balance. Co-responsibility grants will be implemented to cover care expenses for family members and dependents, alongside an active transfer exchange system to facilitate the continuity of traditional businesses facing the retirement of their owners.
The evaluation of these measures will be dynamic, allowing professionals themselves to audit the impact of the aid. If results do not meet identified operational needs, funds will be automatically redirected toward the lines of action with the highest proven effectiveness in the local market.