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We promote Bilbao

Bilbao Ekintza, municipal society belonging to Bilbao City Council, supports and contributes to the economic development of the city, aiming to improve the quality of life and welfare of the general public, moving towards an all-inclusive prosperity.

Bilbao Ekintza

  • Fosters the creation and growth of the companies, supporting their access to new markets, in particular for those companies which operate in the areas of smart specialisation defined by the city: advanced services, creative industries, digital economy and tourism.
  • Drives the development of commercial activity, without foregoing the opportunity to attract beneficial projects and initiatives from abroad, opening Bilbao's doors to foreign investment.
  • Promotes the professional development of young people, highlighting their talent and creativity.
  • Attracts events and tourists to the city, offering excellent support and assistance services, so that they contribute to the positioning of the city and the generation of wealth and employment.

Visit us

Bilbao is an open city, where you can enjoy a unique range of experiences in a privileged environment: the sea, mountains and the best cuisine... Right on the doorstep!

Go shopping

We help you to create your company, to set up your start-up. We offer support, practical training and guidance from top professionals with broad experience in the development of businesses like yours.

Be an entrepreneur

We help you to create your company, to set up your start-up. We offer support, practical training and guidance from top professionals with broad experience in the development of businesses like yours.

Grow

Already have a company or a shop? Do you want to grow, adapt your business model, reach out to new customers or adopt new technologies? Bilbao Ekintza is at your side throughout this process, offering personalised training and advice.

Invest in Bilbao

Bilbao is a city open to the world and to business. It is one of the most attractive cities for investment in Europe. If you have a project, an idea, Bilbao Ekintza, at the Invest in Bilbao office, offers a comprehensive support service.

Bilbao, City of Events and Film Sets

Bilbao has a wealth of experience and the perfect facilities for holding any type of event and the best locations for shooting films. Bilbao Convention Bureau and Bilbao Bizkaia Film Commission will provide all the support you need.

Get ready

Bilbao, a young and dynamic city. With our training, education and employment programmes we seek to contribute to the professional development of the individuals and to attract top international talent. In addition, we develop programmes to encourage science, technology and entrepreneurship among young people.

At Bilbao Ekintza, Bilbao inspires us... We foster initiatives, we attract individuals and projects to the city which generate employment and wealth. 

Institutions who we work with

Nevertheless, to achieve these objectives, we are not alone. Bilbao Ekintza, municipal society belonging to Bilbao City Council, collaborates with numerous institutions and organisations for the development of their services, projects and initiatives.