AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Regulation: The US is reviewing federal rules that push home appliance efficiency, a reminder that compliance costs can quickly reshape SME operating expenses and product pricing. AI Funding (Spain-linked): Paris HRTech Skello secured €200m to scale AI tools for frontline workforce management, while Spain’s Openchip landed €115m in SETT investment to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor push. SME Tax Relief (Canaries): Canary Islands self-employed workers can now opt into REPEP to avoid charging IGIC and filing quarterly returns (turnover up to €50k), with a shift to a single annual declaration from 1 Jan 2027. Workplace Safety (Spain): Spain’s Labour Inspectorate (ITSS) awarded a €37,585 contract for confidential emotional and psychological support after a surge in violence against staff, with Catalan SME Emocional Technologies 22 selected. SME Growth & Finance (Malaga): All Music Works, a Malaga startup using generative AI for music and SaaS, won Keiretsu Forum Andalucía for up to €1m in private financing. Cross-border Trade: Canada Post is suspending low-value parcel service to Spain and other EU countries due to new EU customs duties.
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