Who won the SME of the Year 2025 in La Rioja?

NeuronUP was awarded SME of the Year 2025 in La Rioja, with the prize presented on May 28, 2025 and accepted by CEO Íñigo Fernández de Piérola.

When and where was the SME of the Year 2025 presented?

The award ceremony took place in La Rioja on May 28, 2025 as part of the eighth edition of the regional SME awards.

How many companies participated in the 2025 edition?

A total of 1,717 companies from all productive sectors participated in the eighth edition of the SME of the Year Award.

Which companies received honorable mentions in other categories?

Honorable mentions went to In Focus Company S.L (Sunni Sabbi) for internationalization; Innovación Rioja de Soluciones IT S.L. for innovation and digitalization; Santos Ochoa for training and employment; and Viguera Gestión de Residuos for sustainability.

What is NeuronUP's next step after the regional award?

NeuronUP will compete in the National SME of the Year Award 2025, scheduled in Madrid during the first quarter of 2026, alongside other provincial winners.

2025 SME of the Year Award in La Rioja for NeuronUP

Q: Who organizes the SME of the Year Award in La Rioja?

The award is organized by Banco Santander and the Chamber of Commerce of La Rioja, in collaboration with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and the newspaper La Rioja.

NeuronUP has been awarded SME of the Year 2025 in La Rioja, a recognition that highlights its impact on the local economy and its commitment to innovation. The award was presented on May 28, 2025 and accepted by its CEO Íñigo Fernández de Piérola.

A recognition of entrepreneurial effort

The SME of the Year Award, organized by Banco Santander and the Chamber of Commerce of La Rioja, in collaboration with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and the newspaper La Rioja, aims to recognize the work of small and medium-sized enterprises as creators of employment and wealth.

In this eighth edition 1,717 companies from all productive sectors took part.

Other categories of the SME of the Year Award

In addition to this award, a total of four honorable mentions were presented. In the internationalization category the prize went to In Focus Company S.L, whose brand is called Sunni Sabbi; in the Innovation and Digitalization category, the winners were Innovación Rioja de Soluciones IT S.L.; in the Training and Employment honorable mention, the winners were the bookstore chain Santos Ochoa; and in the Sustainable SME of La Rioja honorable mention, the awardees were Viguera Gestión de Residuos.

Meaning of the SME of the Year Award for our organization

NeuronUP wins the SME of the Year 2025 in La Rioja

Being recognized as the SME of the Year in La Rioja 2025 represents a very important milestone for NeuronUP. This award not only recognizes our effort, commitment, and innovation over time, but also positions us as a prominent company in La Rioja and in the national business community.

Having the opportunity to compete for the National SME of the Year Award is a unique chance to continue developing our values as a company.

We want to express our deep gratitude to all the people who made this achievement possible, as this recognition is also theirs.

Next stop: National SME of the Year Award 2025

This award is the first step for NeuronUP to participate in the National SME of the Year Award 2025, which will be held in Madrid in the first quarter of 2026 and will include all the SMEs that won the prize in their provinces.