Entrepreneurial Ideas 2026, a competition to boost productive projects in Córdoba

The Government of Córdoba, through the Ministry of Production, Science and Technological Innovation, opens the Entrepreneurial Ideas Contest 2026, an initiative aimed at supporting and strengthening productive projects that are already operational and have the potential to take a new step in their growth process.

The call is directed at individuals engaged in activities in the sectors of industry, mining, commerce, and services, who present proposals related to the creation of new products, process improvements, technology incorporation, the development of new business units, or initiatives with potential for innovation and impact.

The goal is to recognize and strengthen projects capable of generating value, increasing competitiveness, creating jobs, and contributing to the productive development of the different regions of Córdoba.

Contributions to boost projects seeking growth

The two projects that lead the Order of Merit will receive Non-Refundable Contributions (ANR), in a single disbursement, intended for the startup and/or strengthening of their projects.

1st place: Honor diploma + $10,000,000

2nd place: Honor diploma + $5,000,000

In this way, the Province seeks to support those who are already producing and have an initiative to expand their capabilities, improve their processes, or generate new business opportunities with concrete tools.

A call for ongoing projects

Individuals over 18 years of age, of Argentine nationality, and with a real residence in the province of Córdoba may participate. Applications may be made individually or as a team, in which case a representative must be designated who has Digital Citizen (CIDI) Level 2.

The projects must belong to the sectors of industry, mining, commerce, or services and will be evaluated considering various aspects of their development and potential, including:

• Market insertion and sustainability of the project.

• Job creation capacity.

The evaluation will particularly consider each proposal's capacity to generate value and establish itself in the market, as well as its potential to contribute to the growth of the community where it is located.

A two-stage evaluation process

A technical commission will analyze the applications that meet the formal requirements and will make a pre-selection of 10 projects, which will proceed to the final evaluation stage.

Then, a jury composed of representatives from public and private organizations, business associations, academic institutions, and organizations linked to entrepreneurial development will evaluate the proposals and establish the definitive Order of Merit.

Call dates

Registrations will begin on September 7, 2026, and will remain open until October 13, 2026, at 14:00 hours.

The schedule will continue as follows:

• Pre-selection of 10 projects: from October 14 to 23.

• Jury Evaluation: from October 26 to November 6.

• Publication of the Order of Merit: November 12.

Participation is free, and applications must be made through Digital Citizen.