Enhance your private funding round with local and regional grants
Discover local and regional grants to boost your project's growth
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Cofides
Cofides supports the internationalization of companies with tailored financing for SMEs and large corporations. It offers loans and equity participation, facilitating global expansion and market entry.
Companies seeking international expansion, with a focus on SMEs and startups.
Cofides provides a wide range of financial products, including loans and equity participation, adapted to the specific needs of each internationalization project.
IFEM, an initiative of the Institut Català de Finances, offers financing tailored for startups and SMEs in cultural and creative sectors. It supports projects in arts, culture, and creativity by providing access to necessary capital for growth.
Companies and entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative industries, particularly those based in Catalonia.
IFEM loans and grants are tailored to the unique needs of the cultural sector, with terms designed to facilitate financing for creative and cultural projects.
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IFEM
(Institut Català de Finances)
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CDTI grants
for internationalization
CDTI also offers specific grants for internationalization projects, enabling Spanish companies to access new markets and enhance their global competitiveness. These grants include loans and subsidies, depending on the project’s nature and scope.
Tech companies and startups aiming to expand internationally.
Grants are adapted to the project structure, offering different co-financing levels and specific terms for each target market.
ICO innovation lines are designed to finance technological innovation and development projects. These credit lines provide startups with the capital needed to invest in technology and improve processes, products, or services.
Startups and SMEs undertaking technological innovation projects.
Long-term financing with preferential terms, facilitating access to capital for high-impact technological projects.
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ICO innovation lines
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Torres
Quevedo
The Torres Quevedo grants are designed to promote the hiring of PhD holders in companies, aiming to strengthen their R&D capabilities. This program encourages the recruitment of highly qualified personnel to develop impactful research projects.
Companies looking to hire PhD holders for industrial research or experimental development projects.
• Hiring PhD holders in companies, tech centers, or business associations.
• The project must align with the company’s strategic R&D objectives.
Grants partially fund the PhD holder’s salary, covering a significant percentage during the first years of employment. This grant is compatible with other subsidies and aims to foster qualified job creation.
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Below are common questions about the grants mentioned, alongside a form for those interested to request more information or schedule a personalized consultation with our team.
Cofides grants are applied for by presenting an internationalization project that details the target market, expansion plan, and financing needs. A robust financial plan is recommended to maximize success.
Eligible projects include those related to arts, culture, and creativity. IFEM finances both the development and expansion of projects that significantly impact the cultural and creative sectors.
CDTI internationalization grants include subsidies and loans designed to finance projects aimed at expanding the presence of Spanish companies in international markets.
ICO innovation lines finance technological innovation and development projects, providing long-term capital under preferential conditions. This enables startups to invest in technology and improve processes.
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