Albert recalled that applications for these grants are now open. The program, which has a budget of €5 million this year, will finance up to 50% of investments in businesses that have been operating for at least three years. “They will help you hire that employee who will allow you to open a second line of business, renovate your premises, purchase machinery, or acquire software that energizes and boosts your entrepreneurial activity,” she explained.
In March, the Community of Madrid reached an all-time record of 441,542 self-employed workers. To continue driving this trend, the budget allocated to new self-employed workers has increased by 40% in 2026, raising direct support for entrepreneurship to €37 million, with measures such as the Zero Rate scheme or grants of up to €5,600 for starting a business.
Likewise, Madrid’s labor market remains strong, with 3,879,420 people registered with Social Security—the second-highest figure in the historical series—and an unemployment rate of 7%, very close to full employment.