The On Ekin contest, in its 14th edition, has commenced in the Debabarrena region to foster entrepreneurship. This competition for business ideas and projects aims to support and highlight initiatives from companies and entrepreneurs in the area. Registration will be open until October 18th, with the awards ceremony scheduled for October 28th at Errebal Plazia.
The presentation, held at the Eibar City Hall, included Mayor Jon Iraola, Councillor for Economic Development, Employment and Innovation, Vanesa Hortas, and the president of the Ekingune association, Jaione Leibar. Iraola emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship for the region's economic future and encouraged entrepreneurs to participate.
The On Ekin 2026 contest is aimed at entrepreneurs and companies with innovative business ideas. Finalists will present their projects at a special event on October 28th. Councillor Vanesa Hortas highlighted that the competition nurtures talent from its early stages and connects ideas with the regional economic fabric.
This year's main novelty lies in the prizes, which increase from two to three. The ON EKIN AWARD, worth 2,000 euros and funded by Laboral Kutxa, will be decided by a jury. Additionally, the winning project will receive advisory services from Gaztenpresa. The ON EKIN PROIEKTUA AWARD, with 1,500 euros, will be chosen by the attending public, as will the Popular Award of 600 euros.
Interested parties can consult the rules and register on the website www.ekingune.com. Registration to attend the awards ceremony must also be completed on the same website, by October 27th.
