- CaixaBank, through DayOne, the Regional Government of Extremadura, and ENISA organized the regional presentation of these awards in Badajoz. This year marks their 16th edition.
- Smallops, nanoparticles for sustainability, is a company specializing in reusing olive oil waste to produce biogas and nanoparticles.
- The EmprendeXXI Awards promote entrepreneurial activity and highlight the work of startups with the greatest impact in their region and that address major societal challenges.
Smallops has been recognized as the most innovative startup in Extremadura at the EmprendeXXI Awards. This recognition is promoted by CaixaBank, through DayOne, its division specializing in technology companies, and its investors, and co-awarded by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism, through ENISA. In Extremadura, the organization of these awards is supported by the Regional Government of Extremadura.
Smallops, nanoparticles for sustainability, founded in March 2020, is a company specializing in the recovery of olive oil waste to produce biogas and nanoparticles. The startup has implemented a circular bioeconomy model, valorizing olive oil waste without generating any waste, producing green energy and a high-value product with potential environmental applications. The company, co-founded by Rubén Escudero, Íñigo Monreal, and María Jara, aims to impact SDG 13, climate action, and SDG 7, affordable and clean energy.
The EmprendeXXI Awards were founded in 2007 with the aim of promoting and supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, contributing to the development of young companies with high potential, and recognizing the social, economic, and environmental impact these businesses generate in their region. Since its creation, the program has invested €7.5 million in cash and supporting initiatives, benefiting more than 465 companies.
This year, the awards are in their 16th year, and a total of 14 startups from Extremadura have submitted their nominations.
