El Parque Científico de Madrid (PCM) celebrated the day “Internationalization: support and funding for deep techs”, a meeting designed to help science-based startups and scaleups strengthen their global competitiveness through access to programs of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN Madrid).
Strategic vision for global technological scaling
The event established itself as a benchmark for the innovation ecosystem, where the challenges of international growth and the importance of technological developments were analyzed. The day underscored the commitment of the European Union for technological independence and leadership of Spain in the sector deep tech, with the participation of key organizations such as the Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Madrid and Ventanilla Única de Internacionalización Madrid-VUI.
One of the key themes of the session was intellectual property. The team from ClarkeModet highlighted its strategic agreement with the PCM, which offers free initial advice, and recalled the opening of the call for applications for the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) on February 2, which includes specific support bonuses for innovative SMEs.
Financing opportunities and strategic markets
In the area of financing, the consulting firm Euro-Funding presented a detailed analysis of European aid according to the level of technological maturity (TRL extension). Special emphasis was placed on the tools of the EISMEA (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency), which offers models of grant, equity y blended finance, in addition to instruments such as LIFE+, INNOWIDE y STEP.
Regarding geographical expansion, the regulatory environment was discussed in Latin AmericaIt was pointed out to México as a strategic gateway, given that recent regulatory changes have drastically reduced processing times from years to just one or two months.
| Instrument / Entity | Type of Support / New Feature | Market / Scope |
|---|---|---|
| EUIPO | Asset Protection Bonds (IP) | European Union |
| EISMEA | Grant, Equity and Blended Finance | Deep Tech Startups |
| México | Reduction of regulatory deadlines (1-2 months) | Latin America |
| EEN Madrid | Trade missions and customized agendas | international |
Support services and trade missions
La Cámara de Madrid He detailed the services available through the network A, which include trade missions with customized agendas and financial support from Ayuntamiento de MadridThese actions allow technology companies to access leading international trade fairs under the umbrella of prestigious institutions, facilitating networking and cross-border cooperation.
- IP Consulting: Proactive protection of intangible assets with ClarkeModet.
- TRL Funding: Adaptation of European aid according to the stage of product development.
- Market Access: Support from VUI for international trade.
Key points and frequently asked questions about Deep Tech internationalization
What advantages does the agreement between the PCM and ClarkeModet offer?
Companies linked to Parque Científico de Madrid They can access free initial advice on intellectual property, which is essential to protect the technology before starting expansion into foreign markets.
Why is Mexico a key destination for European technology companies?
Due to a recent optimization of its regulatory processes that has shortened management times from years to months, facilitating a rapid entry into the Latin American market.
What financing models does the EISMEA agency offer?
The European agency considers three main modalities: direct grants (grant), capital investment (equity) and a combination of both (blended finance), adapting to the scaling needs of innovative SMEs.
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