Marbella’s Economic Development and SMEs department is promoting a range of training and networking initiatives aimed at entrepreneurs, startups and established local businesses. The programmes are listed on the department’s municipal website, which also provides information for businesses and contact details for the council office at Plaza de los Naranjos, 3.
One initiative, Marbellup, is intended to help local companies adopt digital tools and strengthen their competitiveness. The council says it will offer in-person training in areas including artificial intelligence and business automation, alongside Business Innovation Marbella, an event for exchanging ideas and discussing business trends.
The portal also lists training in creating content with artificial intelligence, as well as courses focused on employability and entrepreneurship. A Google Developers Group Marbella event is described as a training activity, while Marbellup Open Talent 2026 is presented as a session bringing together talent, creativity and innovation to address real-world challenges through open innovation.
For startups seeking visibility and connections, the department is promoting Startup Olé Marbella 2026 as a meeting point for building strategic partnerships and supporting growth. The portal does not provide event dates or registration details in the supplied information; businesses should check the relevant programme pages or contact the department for updates.
The website’s recent-news section also lists council support for local business organisations and events. It says a €27,000 grant was provided to Apymespa, the business association serving San Pedro Alcántara, and that the council backed an Apymem gala scheduled for 6 November. These items are presented as news updates by the department.
The initiatives are aimed at businesses and prospective entrepreneurs across Marbella, including San Pedro Alcántara. For practical details on eligibility, schedules and enrolment, the department lists fomentoeconomico@marbella.es and the telephone number +34 952 761 198.