The Ibemprènjove program has recognized an innovative sustainability-focused initiative in its latest edition. The cooperative Ecoschool Movement, developed by students from the Centro Internacional de Educación, has won first prize in the Young Professional Entrepreneurs category with an application designed to connect families and schools. The platform promotes car sharing, optimizes the use of surplus food from school canteens, and encourages the reuse of educational materials.

This project is part of a broader set of business initiatives created by vocational training students at intermediate and advanced levels, within a program aimed at fostering youth entrepreneurship. The winning proposal stands out for its comprehensive approach to reducing emissions and waste, aligning with sustainability goals and circular economy principles in the educational sector.

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An app connecting families and schools wins the Ibemprènjove vocational training awards

Throughout the academic year, a total of 53 groups from 11 schools across Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera participated in the program. Among them, 15 projects reached the final stage of the competition, demonstrating a high level of engagement and innovation in the development of real business ideas.

Other awarded projects include Bluefrost and Ecoib, which received second prizes, along with several additional initiatives granted special mentions for their originality and potential impact. The finalist projects covered a wide range of sectors, including technology, environmental sustainability, product design, mobility, health and service solutions.

Managed by ADRBalears, the Ibemprènjove program offers tailored pathways for different educational stages. In vocational training, the Young Professional Entrepreneurs track enables students to create and manage a business based on an innovative idea, while developing essential skills such as business planning, communication, marketing, production and financial management.

The awards aim to strengthen entrepreneurial capacity, encourage teamwork through cooperative models and provide visibility to student-led projects. Financial prizes are also included to support the development and continuity of the winning initiatives, reinforcing the connection between education and the business environment.