Summary sheet of the assistance
2021 NEOTEC Grants
Finance the launch of new business projects which require the use of technologies or knowledge developed from research activities and in which the business strategy is based on technological development.
Innovative small companies.
They must be small companies that are considered innovative companies, as indicated in the Funding Rules (Articles 3.1 and Annex 1, Order CNU/1308/2018 of 28 November 2018).
They must also meet the following requirements:
- They must not be listed on a stock exchange, except for alternative trading platforms.
- They must have been set up no more than three years prior to the closing date for the submission of applications for aid under this call, counting from the date on which the company's deed of incorporation was executed, which must be at least six months prior to the closing date for the submission of applications for aid.
- They must not have distributed profits.
- They must not have arisen from a concentration, as defined in Article 7 of Law 15/2007 of 3 July on the Defence of Competition.
- They must have a minimum share capital, or share capital plus issue premium, of €20,000, paid in full, and be fully recorded in the corresponding registry prior to the submission of the application. For these purposes, the registration date shall be the date of the registration entry.
- They must have filed their annual accounts with the Commercial Registry or corresponding official register for the last two financial years, if applicable.
For more information, please check the call for applications.
Competitive tendering with submission periods.
Del 17 de mayo hasta el 8 de julio de 2021, a las 12.00 horas del mediodía, hora peninsular.
Closed.
Grant.
€36,460,000.
Subsidies up to 70% of the activity budget, with a grant of up to €250,000 per beneficiary.
Activities that include the employment of at least one PhD graduate, under the terms set out in Annex 2 of the call for applications, may be financed up to 85% of the eligible budget for the activity, with a grant of up to €325,000 per beneficiary.
Minimum eligible budget: €175,000.
Projects lasting one or two years. They shall start on or after 1 January 2022 and may end on 31 December 2022 in the case of a one-year project or on 31 December 2023 in the case of a two-year project.
Recovery and Resilience Facility
Next Generation EU funds
Beneficiaries shall assume all obligations arising from EU Regulation 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council on 12 February 2021, which establishes the Recovery and Resilience Facility, and other Community or national rules applicable to this funding.
No.
New business projects which require the use of technologies or knowledge developed from research activity and in which the business strategy is based on technological development.
Priority is given to the incorporation of people with PhDs in the company to reinforce its capacity to absorb and generate knowledge.
Grants may be awarded to business projects in any technological and/or sectoral field. However, business models that are mainly based on services to third parties and don't involve in-house technology development are not eligible for this call.
Initiatives that do not clearly reflect the continuity of technological development in their business plan, or those which directly or indirectly cause significant harm to the environment or aim to improve the efficiency of fossil fuels, will not be eligible either.
Funding will be provided for costs arising from the launch of a new business project by an innovative company, provided that they are included in the business plan and are necessary for the development of the project.
The following expenditure may be funded: a) Investment in equipment, b) Staff members, c) Materials, d) External collaborations/consultancy, and (e) Other costs: rent, supplies, royalties and licences, applying for and maintaining patents and other industrial property rights, insurance and costs arising from the auditor's report. The latter may be up to €2000 per beneficiary, per year.
The evaluation criteria, as indicated in the call, are as follows:
|
Criterion |
Score |
Minimum |
|
1. Assessment of the commercial operational plan for the project. This includes the business model, predicted revenue generation, market potential, barriers to market entry, competition and product/process/service advantages. |
0–30 |
15 |
|
2. Assessment of the project technology and innovation. This includes the proposed technology, the technological need and its differential value, innovation and the technical challenge. The intellectual and industrial property management plan will also be analysed, and the quality and clarity of the proposal presentation will be taken into account. |
0–35 |
21 |
|
3. Assessment of the management capacity of the team involved in business development. This includes competence and prior professional training and experience in relation to the project. The degree of commitment and dedication of the technical and management team to the business project and their relational skills will also be taken into account, and the team's links with networks and environments that support entrepreneurship will be assessed. |
0–30 |
15 |
|
4. Assessment of the socio-economic and environmental impact. This includes the predicted job creation covered in the business plan, private investments mobilised and measures aimed at gender equality, social inclusion and sustainability. |
0–5 |
N/A |
For an application to be eligible, it must have a final mark of 50 points or above, respecting the minimum marks required for each of the criteria.
Applications that do not reach the threshold of 21 points required for Criterion 2: Assessment of the project technology and innovation, will be rejected without the other criteria being assessed.
Documentation calls
Processing of calls
Date of publication: 29 July 2021
Pursuant to the Resolution of 7 May 2021 by the Chairmanship of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, E.P.E. (CDTI), which approves the 2021 call for the procedure for granting aid for new business projects by innovative companies (NEOTEC Programme), the notification of the different parts of the procedure will be published on the CDTI website, and thereafter to all intents and purposes notification has been made.
In view of the proceedings and the documentation provided, the investigating body has issued the request for the correction of errors available on this page.
Applicants will be able to consult the requirements by accessing the proceedings through the CDTI website.
Applicants have a period of 10 working days from the day following the publication of this requirement to rectify any deficiencies detected, and must provide the documentation requested via the website.
Applicants will be able to consult the requirements by accessing their proceedings through the CDTI website.
Applicants have a period of 10 working days from the day following the publication of this requirement to rectify any deficiencies detected, and must provide the documentation requested via the website.
Date of publication: 24 September 2021
Pursuant to the Resolution of 7 May 2021 by the Chairmanship of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, E.P.E. (CDTI), which approves the 2021 call for the procedure for granting aid for new business projects by innovative companies (NEOTEC Programme), the notification of the different parts of the procedure will be published on the CDTI website, and thereafter to all intents and purposes notification has been made.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 12.2.c. of the Resolution of 7 May 2021 by the Chairmanship of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, E.P.E. (CDTI), which approves the 2021 call for the procedure for granting aid for new business projects by innovative companies (NEOTEC Programme), entities are required to provide documentation.
Applicants will be able to consult the requirements by accessing the proceedings through the CDTI website.
Applicants have a period of 10 working days from the day following the publication of this requirement to rectify any deficiencies detected, and must provide the documentation requested via the website.
Date of publication: 29 September 2021
Pursuant to the Resolution of 7 May 2021 by the Chairmanship of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, E.P.E. (CDTI), which approves the 2021 call for the procedure for granting aid for new business projects by innovative companies (NEOTEC Programme), the notification of the different parts of the procedure will be published on the CDTI website, and thereafter to all intents and purposes notification has been made.
In view of the proceedings, the awarding body has adopted the final resolution to discontinue the applications applicable to that resolution.
Applicants may consult the resolution, as well as any other document included in the proceedings, through the CDTI website.
Date of publication: 15 December 2021
Pursuant to the Resolution of 7 May 2021 by the Chairmanship of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, E.P.E. (CDTI), which approves the 2021 call for the procedure for granting aid for new business projects by innovative companies (NEOTEC Programme), the notification of the different parts of the procedure will be published on the CDTI website, and thereafter to all intents and purposes notification has been made.
In view of the proceedings and report by the evaluation committee, which met on 22 October 2021, the investigating body has formulated the motion for a provisional resolution, available on this page.
Applicants may consult the motion, as well as any other document included in the proceedings, through the CDTI website.
Applicants have a period of five working days to formulate their claims and/or to accept the grant awarded and submit the required documentation, all of which can be done through the website.
Date of publication: 19 January 2022
Pursuant to the Resolution of 7 May 2021 by the Chairmanship of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, E.P.E. (CDTI), which approves the 2021 call for the procedure for granting aid for new business projects by innovative companies (NEOTEC Programme), the notification of the different parts of the procedure will be published on the CDTI website, and thereafter to all intents and purposes notification has been made.
Once the claims submitted have been examined, the investigating body formulates the motion for a definitive resolution, requiring the documentation indicated in the call for applications, as well as the acceptance of the aid and its conditions.
In the absence of a reply, the aid shall be deemed to have been accepted, unless the required supporting documents are not provided, in which case the application shall be rejected for not meeting requirements. Applicants have a period of five working days from the day following the date of this publication to provide the required documentation through the CDTI website.
Date of publication: 26 January 2022
Pursuant to the Resolution of 7 May 2021 by the Chairmanship of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology, E.P.E. (CDTI), which approves the 2021 call for the procedure for granting aid for new business projects by innovative companies (NEOTEC Programme), the notification of the different parts of the procedure will be published on the CDTI website, and thereafter to all intents and purposes notification has been made.
In view of the motion for a final resolution made by the investigating body, the granting body has adopted the final resolution for the procedure.
Stakeholders may consult the resolution, as well as any other document included in the proceedings, through the CDTI website.