AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEV Push for SMEs: Spain’s new Auto+ Plan opened for applications on Aug 4, offering grants up to €5,500 for electric cars, vans and light commercial vehicles, with retroactive support from Jan 1, 2026 and extra dealer discounts—aimed at private buyers, self-employed workers, small businesses and micro-companies. Retail Fulfillment Upgrade: Instaleap (now part of Instacart) teamed up with SPAR Slovenia to power e-grocery fulfillment, last-mile delivery and marketplace integrations, supporting SPAR’s omnichannel push across stores and digital touchpoints. Cross-border Payments: Swift’s new international transfer initiative is rolling out with Bank of America and J.P. Morgan among the first, promising clearer fees/exchange rates, faster arrivals (often minutes) and full amounts landing—initially including Spain. AI Investment Spotlight: Qatar Development Bank backed Spain-founded Multiverse Computing in its €500m Series C, backing “efficient and sovereign” AI and positioning Doha as a regional HQ. Digital Readiness Check: A Zoho-commissioned study found Spain lags on digital health, with only 25% of businesses rated “good” (and 24% in France), a useful wake-up call for SME tech planning.
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