Aid aimed at promoting open innovation through the “Activa Startups” initiative, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan
Summary
This grant is aimed at smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA. Budget: 1,8 M€. The application process is done electronically. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
Official description of the call
First. Beneficiaries. The status of beneficiary companies may be companies whose activity refers to any sector, except for the sectors indicated in article 1 of this call, with tax domicile in the Valencian Community, that have the status of SME and that are going to develop an open innovation project with the advice and support of a startup and that comply with the provisions of article 10 of the regulatory bases for the granting of aid aimed at promoting innovation through the "Activa Startups" initiative in the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, published by Order ICT/1426/2021, of December 14. Second. Object. These grants are aimed at promoting open innovation, through successful cases of company & startup collaboration, which help the growth and digital transformation of companies linked to any sector through work to resolve innovation challenges. Specifically, and in accordance with the provisions of article 7 of Order ICT/1426/2021, of December 14, which approves the regulatory bases, advisory projects on innovation in digital transformation, development and incorporation of emerging technologies, transformation towards a low-carbon economy or incorporation of the circular economy in the SME business model will be eligible for aid, with the aim of responding to challenges posed by companies that seek open innovation through solutions based on Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, internet of things, massive data and information processing technologies, high-performance computing, blockchain, natural language processing, cybersecurity, augmented reality, virtual reality, collaborative robotics, among others. The aid covered by this call will be considered non-refundable subsidies. Financial aid will be granted to beneficiary companies to cover the expenses derived from collaboration with a startup, in open innovation work to resolve the challenge. The eligible costs included in these aids are detailed in article 6 of this Third call. Regulatory bases. Order ICT/1426/2021, of December 14, which establishes the regulatory bases for the granting of aid aimed at promoting innovation through the “Activa Startups” initiative, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, published in the Official State Gazette number 305, of December 22, 2021. Fourth. Amount. The expenditure for this call is a maximum of ONE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND EUROS (€1,800,000) which will be contributed by the EOI Foundation under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, integrating it into investment 2, "Growth", of Component 13, Promotion of SMEs. The intensity of the aid granted will be one hundred percent of the gross amount of the eligible costs of the project up to a maximum amount of €40,000. Fifth. Application submission deadline. The deadline for submitting applications will be one month from the publication of this extract in the BOE.
Issuing agency
MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TOURISM — EOI FOUNDATION, F.S.P.
Scope
COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA
Category
Recipients
SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | November 22, 2023 |
| Application start date | Not available |
| Application end date | Not available |
Full information
| Administration | National |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Commerce, Tourism and SMEs |
| Economic sector | ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES AND AUXILIARY SERVICES; ARTISTIC, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES; 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; AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FORESTRY AND FISHING; G - WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; F - CONSTRUCTION; Q - EDUCATION; I - HOSPITALITY; MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY; B - EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES; V - EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANISMS; OTHER SERVICES; 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 20, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 1,8 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
Orden ICT/1426/2021, de 14 de diciembre, (BOE nº 305 de 22 de diciembre de 2021)
Applicable EU regulation
REG (EU) 1407/2013 de minimis, General