AMETIC and the Digital Skills & Jobs Coalition Spain announce the finalists of the Digital Skills Awards Spain 2026

Sixteen innovative projects will compete for the Digital Skills Awards Spain 2026, awards that recognize the most outstanding initiatives in the promotion of digital skills, technological inclusion and the generation of digital talent in Spain.

The awards, promoted by AMETIC and the Digital Skills & Jobs Coalition Spain, distinguish each year those initiatives that are helping citizens, students, professionals and vulnerable groups to take advantage of the opportunities of digital transformation.

The 2026 edition has once again highlighted the dynamism of the Spanish digital training and upskilling ecosystem. After evaluating dozens of applications from companies, public administrations, social entities, educational centers and third sector organizations, 16 finalist projects have been selected, divided into four strategic categories.

The winners will be announced on October 22 during Talent Alliance 2026, a reference meeting for the development of digital talent and skills in our country.

Digital Literacy

The finalists in this category stand out for bringing basic digital skills to all citizens, from territorial inclusion initiatives to training programs in cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

• RETOMadrID, from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, promotes a network of digital inclusion points to bring technological training to municipalities and groups with greater difficulties of access.
• Madrid Aula Digital, de Banderas, offers a wide range of free training in areas such as artificial intelligence, employability, office automation or cybersecurity.
• STEAMS in the Classrooms, promoted by Punto Vuela de Montemayor, connects students and citizens with technologies such as robotics, virtual reality or artificial intelligence in rural environments.
• Your Help in Cybersecurity – 017, from INCIBE, consolidates a pioneering model of support and learning in cybersecurity based on real situations raised by users.

Diversity and Digital Inclusion

Technology as an equal opportunities tool stars in this category, where the finalist projects work to reduce barriers related to age, disability or access to digital services.

• My Digital Banking: Easy and Secure, from the Somos Digital Association, helps citizens to operate with confidence in the digital financial environment.
• Experience that connects: for a digital transformation without age, promoted by Generation Spain Foundation, facilitates the professional requalification of people over 45 years of age.
• ADN Digital, from Randstad Foundation, promotes technological training and employability of people with disabilities.
• STEM Racing Spain, from Fundación MADCUP, brings STEM vocations to young people of different profiles through a competition inspired by engineering and motorsport.

Vocational Education and Training

The finalists in this category reflect how artificial intelligence and new digital tools are transforming educational models and bringing the professional world closer to the classroom.

• Microsoft Elevate for Education, from Microsoft, promotes the training in artificial intelligence of teachers and educational managers throughout Spain.
• Wolters Kluwer ecosystem: connecting education, technology and employment, by Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting Spain, strengthens the connection between training and skills demanded by the labour market.
• Sage Educa: From talent to opportunity, promoted by Sage, brings real business software and tools to students and teachers.
• Plan for the development and application of Artificial Intelligence by the Institut Francesc Vidal i Barraquer promotes the practical and responsible use of AI in education.

More and better ICT professionals

This category brings together projects that contribute to forming the technological talent demanded by companies and the digital economy.

• SAP Impulsa Empleo, from SAP Spain, combines training, certifications and direct contact with companies to facilitate access to digital professions.
• HPE CDS Tech Challenge, from CDS, an HPE company, poses real technological challenges to develop advanced skills among students.
• Master GIS Presencial, from Esri España, trains specialists in geospatial technologies, an area increasingly relevant for digital transformation.
• Interview and assessment of technical skills assisted by AI, by Shakers, applies artificial intelligence to improve the processes of identification and accreditation of technological talent.

The Digital Skills Awards Spain have established themselves as one of the main recognitions of talent, innovation and commitment to digital skills in Spain. The finalist projects of this edition reflect the capacity of the Spanish ecosystem to promote initiatives with a real impact on education, employability, social inclusion and the digital competitiveness of the country.