Zemgale region
Information updated on 12 November 2025.
Support for Entrepreneurs and Business Operators
Program description
The Jelgava City Municipality offers a grant program Support for Entrepreneurs and Business Operators.
Who Can Apply
Business start-ups or existing business developers operating in the city of Jelgava.
Type of Support
Financial support for business development.
Support
Maximum amount: EUR 10,000.
Availability
Competition “Jelgava City Annual Business Award”
Program description
The Jelgava City Municipality offers a competition for entrepreneurs and business operators.
Who Can Apply
Entrepreneurs and business operators registered in the administrative territory of Jelgava City who have been operating for at least three consecutive years.
Type of Support
Companies are evaluated in three categories: “Socially Responsible Company”, “Creative Company”, and “Debut of the Year”.
Each category is divided into three subgroups based on the number of employees:
- Companies with up to 10 employees
- Companies with 11 to 50 employees
- Companies with more than 51 employees
Support
Cash prizes depending on the company’s size: EUR 500, EUR 800, or EUR 1,000.
Availability
Social Entrepreneurship Idea Competition “Impulse”
Program description
The Jelgava City Municipality offers the social entrepreneurship idea competition “Impulse”.
Who Can Apply
Limited liability companies, associations, and business operators registered and operating within the administrative territory of Jelgava City.
Type of Support
Submitted ideas are evaluated as part of the competition.
Support
Cash prizes of EUR 500, EUR 750, and EUR 1,000.
Availability
Program description
The Jelgava City Municipality offers a grant program Support for Entrepreneurs and Business Operators.
Who Can Apply
Business start-ups or existing business developers operating in the city of Jelgava.
Type of Support
Financial support for business development.
Support
Maximum amount: EUR 10,000.
Availability