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Local Initiative to support entrepreneurs - Talk introducing the project on Feb 27th

An initiative called Marina Alta Emprèn is underway . It was promoted by the Escola de Negocis Innovadors i Digitals ( ENID ) to promote the creation of new businesses in the region , with financing from the municipalities of Denia , Xàbia , Pego , Pedreguer , Orba and Xaló , as well as “ Denia & Marina Alta Tasting Life ”. The objective is to provide support to entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas and create their own companies , so that they are successful and sustainable over time .

The program lasts eight months , during which selected teams will get a space to work in coworking Knowhere ( Dénia ), La Nau LAB ( Pedreguer ) and Javea . They will be able to promote their capacities in a creative and enterprising environment in addition to the possibility of relating and sharing space with other entrepreneurs and projects . Any interested party can register until March 5th filling out the form on ( www . marinaaltaempren . com ). Phase 1 or ideation will be carried out during March and April .

Participants will have totally free personalised consultancies , courses and conferences to develop their idea .

Once this phase is finished , the selection team will choose the best projects for the next phase . This Phase 2 or accelerator will run from May to November ( August will be off ), and will go deeper into creating a viable business .

There will be personalised consultations regarding company formation and the corresponding courses and conferences .