EKIN+: Support program for creation, growth & consolidation of innovative start-ups in San Sebastián
About this good practice
EKIN+ is a program created in 2014 to promote and consolidate innovative business projects in San Sebastian.
Resources needed
The total investment made in the EKIN+ program has been 1,626,896 euros, which represents an average annual investment in the acceleration of innovative projects of 327,379 euros.
This represents an average investment per project of 21,985 euros.
Evidence of success
The program shows a clear evolution, going from a budget of 53,000 euros in 2017 to a budget of 220,000 in 2021. This represents an increase of 300% in a period of 5 years. During this period, 74 projects have been selected to participate in the program (having received 135 applications), with a survival rate of 98.6%.
The evolution of the number of Ekin+ projects over the 5 years demonstrates the scalability and impact of the program, going from 5 projects in 2017 to 19 projects in 2021.
Potential for learning or transfer
The learning potential is clear since the programme has suffered a skyrocketing evolution, overcoming different setbacks and intra-learning processes. The know-how can be transferred, but the Human Resources and the budget must also be there, along with the different funds and programmes that complement Ekin+.