Aid through the Entrepreneurial Capabilities Program for the acceleration of Startups "Startup Acceleration Program", within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan
Official name: Aid through the Entrepreneurial Capabilities Program for the acceleration of Startups “Startup Acceleration Program”, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
Summary
This grant is aimed at smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: ESPAÑA. Budget: 33,4 M€. Direct award: granted without a public competitive process.
What is this grant about?
This aid is granted without competition: any startup, SME or entrepreneur that meets the requirements can apply for it and, if funds are available, receive it directly, without their application being compared with others. It is a cash subsidy, with no obligation to repay, aimed at promoting the acceleration of emerging businesses and supporting innovative entrepreneurs who develop economic activity. The call is open nationwide and is managed by the EOI Foundation within the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
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Official description of the call
First. Beneficiaries. The aid granted within the framework of this call is aimed both at emerging companies in accordance with the definition of startup in the terms indicated in section 2 of article 1, and at innovative entrepreneurs, in accordance with section 3 of Order ICT/748/2022, of July 28, and its modification by Order ICT/843/2023, of July 19, 2023, which establishes the regulatory bases of the granting of aid through the Entrepreneurial Capabilities Program to promote the "Startup Acceleration Program", within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan and who wish to grow their businesses. The aid granted within the framework of this call is also aimed at innovative entrepreneurs in accordance with the provisions of article 1.3 of the aforementioned Order ICT/748/2022, of July 28, and its modification by Order ICT/843/2023, July 19. Emerging companies and innovative entrepreneurs that develop innovative entrepreneurial projects that have a scalable business model may obtain beneficiary status under this call as long as they have physical or legal personality, are legally constituted and duly registered in the corresponding registry. Second. Object. These aid are intended to promote the growth and development of startups and innovative entrepreneurs, through the entrepreneurial capabilities program "Startup Acceleration Program", in its modalities "Startup Acceleration Program - Regional" and "Startup Acceleration Program - Sectoral", in accordance with the provisions of the regulatory bases for the granting of aid published through Order ICT/748/2022, of July 28, and its modification by Order ICT/843/2023, July 19. The aid in this call is considered minor or de minimis aid, subject therefore to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1407/2013, of December 18, 2013 on the application of articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid. The entrepreneurial skills program "Startup Acceleration Program - Regional" aims to provide startups and innovative entrepreneurs, from all sectors, with advisory activities aimed at growing and developing their businesses. This program will be developed in each of the Autonomous Communities and Cities of the national territory. The entrepreneurial skills program "Startup Acceleration Program - Sectorial" aims to provide advice to startups and innovative entrepreneurs who develop or are going to develop their activity in the driving sectors highlighted by the EENE, such as industry, cultural, musical or audiovisual industries, mobility, health, construction and materials, energy and ecological transition, banking and finance, digital and telecommunications, agri-food and biotechnology. These activities will involve the business community of the sector, especially the large companies and driving companies of each sector. Each startup or innovative entrepreneur applicant may be a beneficiary of a single aid and, therefore, a participant in a single type of program: either the "Startup Acceleration Program - Regional", or the "Startup Acceleration Program - Sectoral". The Acceleration Plan includes the following activities, which are described in greater depth in the Annex to the basic order and summarized below: Training program with at least 50 hours of group workshops. Acceleration program for growth and development, consisting of at least 40 hours of individual mentoring (one-to-one). Networking and connection with the local business fabric, in the case of the regional modality, or sectoral business fabric in this modality. Third. Regulatory bases. Order ICT/748/2022, of July 28, which establishes the regulatory bases for the granting of aid through the Entrepreneurial Capabilities Program to promote the "Startup Acceleration Program", within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, published in the Official State Gazette number 185, of August 3, 2022, modified by the Order ICT/843/2023 of July 19. Room. Amount. He
Issuing agency
MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TOURISM — EOI FOUNDATION, F.S.P.
Scope
ESPAÑA
Category
Recipients
SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | July 26, 2023 |
| Application start date | Not available |
| Application end date | Not available |
Full information
| Administration | National |
| Call type | Direct award: granted without a public competitive process |
| Purpose | Commerce, Tourism and SMEs |
| Economic sector | ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AND AUXILIARY SERVICES; ARTISTIC, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES; 01.6 - Activities to support agriculture, livestock and post-harvest preparation; J - EDITING, BROADCASTING AND CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES; ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS AS EMPLOYERS AND AS PRODUCERS OF NON-DIFFERENTIATED GOODS AND SERVICES FOR OWN USE; L - FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES; REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES; PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES; HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ACTIVITIES; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENSE; MANDATORY SOCIAL SECURITY; 01.7 - Hunting, trapping of animals and related services; G - WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; F - CONSTRUCTION; Q - EDUCATION; I - HOSPITALITY; MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY; B - EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES; V - EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANISMS; OTHER SERVICES; 01.5 - Agricultural production combined with livestock production; 01.3 - Plant Propagation; 02 - Forestry and logging; WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION ACTIVITIES, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DECONTAMINATION; SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING; K - TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, CONSULTING, COMPUTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES; H - TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE |
| Last database update | July 21, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
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Financial information
| Total budget | 33,4 M€ |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
| European funding | Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) |
| Co-financed by the EU | Yes |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Documents
Governing rules
Order ICT/748/2022, of July 28, which establishes the regulatory bases for the granting of aid through the Entrepreneurial Capabilities Program to promote the "Startup Acceleration Program", within the framework of the Recovery Plan
Applicable EU regulation
REG (EU) 1407/2013 de minimis, General