Andalucía TRADE y CDTI Innovación They advised more than one hundred Andalusian firms on the call for proposals Neotec 2026The goal is to promote innovative, technology-based business projects with non-refundable funding to strengthen the knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A total of 163 professionals, including representatives from companies, research groups, clusters and technology centers, participated in this online session organized by Andalucía TRADEWith this workshop, Andalucía It is positioned as the first autonomous community to hold an official day of the 2026 call, whose opening of applications took place on the same date.
The session was opened by Rocío Muñoz Maestre, director of Business Development and Value Support de Andalucía TRADE, who contextualized the relevance of this program in the current scenario of global business and digitization. Subsequently, Mª del Pilar González Gotor, head of Department of Institutional Promotion and Territorial Cooperation of the CDTI InnovaciónHe outlined the technical and financial requirements of the strategic line.
Financing Conditions and Access Requirements
The program Neotec is specifically designed for Technology-Based Companies (EBT) that base their business model on the development of their own technology and the R&D&IThe grants cover up to 70% of the project budget, with a limit of €250.000. However, this support can increase to 85%—with a maximum of €325.000—if the company has a doctor in its founding team.
The beneficiaries must be commercial companies incorporated in España with a maximum age of three years and a minimum share capital of €20.000. Furthermore, the regulations allow for an advance of 60% of the subsidy without the need to provide guarantees, facilitating the initial liquidity of the startups.
| Concept | Details of the Call for Proposals Neotec 2026 |
|---|---|
| Percentage of subsidy | 70% (up to 85% with doctors on the team) |
| Maximum amount | €250.000 (up to €325.000 with doctors) |
| Eligible Budget | Between €175.000 and €750.000 |
| Maximum company age | 3 years in the Making |
| Minimum share capital | 20.000 € |
Focus on In-House Technological Development
The program explicitly excludes business models focused exclusively on providing services to third parties. The absolute priority of Neotec It is the support for companies where the scientific and technical innovation constitute the differentiating and competitive core. Since its creation in 2002, this initiative has supported more than 600 projects, evolving in 2014 towards the current model of direct subsidies.
Key entities such as the following have collaborated in the development of this event: Agencia Digital de Andalucía, represented by David Quintana, and Andalucía Emprende, AIR Andalusia, Red PIDI, Euraxess y EEN AndalucíaThis action is part of the framework agreement between the CDTI and Junta de Andalucía channeled by Andalucía TRADE.
Key points and frequently asked questions about Neotec 2026
What types of companies can apply for the aid Neotec?
Technology-based companies (EBTs) established as commercial companies in España, with less than three years of existence and a minimum share capital of 20.000 euros.
What budget should the innovation project have?
The eligible budget must be in a range of between 175.000 and 750.000 euros.
Are there any advantages to hiring highly qualified staff?
Yes, if the company has a doctor on its founding team, the intensity of the aid can increase from 70% to 85% and the maximum amount from 250.000 to 325.000 euros.
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