2020 call for grants launched for the execution of R projects in the Principality of Asturias (RIS3-BUSINESS PROGRAM)
Grants launched by IDEPA for SMEs and Large Companies carrying out RD projects individually or in collaboration.
At IMPULSO, we are pleased to inform you that IDEPA has launched the 2020 call for the award of GRANTS FOR THE EXECUTION OF RD PROJECTS IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF ASTURIAS (RIS3-BUSINESS PROGRAM), which has a budget allocation of €3.6 million (€2.16 million for SMEs and €1.44 million for large companies), which may be increased by a further €3.6 million.
Below, we summarize the main characteristics of these grants:
BENEFICIARIES
SMEs and large companies (excluding self-employed individuals and corporate RDI centers) established in the Principality of Asturias.
PROJECT TYPES
Eligible projects may be carried out individually or in collaboration and must be developed under one of the following implementation modalities:
- Modality 1. Projects carried out directly by the company: Industrial research; Experimental development.
- Modality 2. Projects fully outsourced to an external RD provider: Industrial research; Experimental development; Feasibility studies.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
- Start the project after the submission date of the application. The completion date of the project will be established in the award resolution and may under no circumstances exceed 12/31/2022.
- Priority fields under the RIS Asturias strategy: Advanced and sustainable materials; New production models; Supply and technology for networks; Agri-food market; Demographic aging and quality of life; Industrial steel hub.
- Projects carried out by the beneficiary company at its establishment in Asturias, and their results, must remain in or have a tangible impact on the region.
- The eligible amount in a given fiscal year may not exceed 50% of revenue from the last closed fiscal year, except for companies established in the previous two fiscal years.
- Eligible personnel costs may not exceed 50% of personnel expenses from the last closed fiscal year, except for companies established in the previous two fiscal years.
FUNDABLE ITEMS
- a) Fixed assets (depreciation).
- b) Technical staff (contribution groups 1, 2, and 3).
- c) Materials.
- d) External collaborations.
- e) Patent acquisition.
Modality 1. Costs under items d) and e) will be considered outsourcing. Outsourcing may account for a maximum of 50% of the total eligible amount of the project. If this percentage is exceeded, only 50% will be considered eligible.
Modality 2. The eligible costs are exclusively those under item d), corresponding to external collaboration with an outside RD provider. The beneficiary must outsource 100% of the eligible costs to said provider.
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF AID
Non-repayable grant, the maximum amount of which depends on the project modality and the size of the company:
| Project category | |||
| Company size | Industrial Research | Experimental Development | Feasibility Studies |
| Small | 70% | 45% | 60% |
| Medium | 60% | 35% | 60% |
| Large | 50% | 25% | 50% |
The aid intensity for projects carried out in genuine collaboration involving an SME may be increased by 5%. Likewise, if one of the participants is a member of a Technology Center that has been subcontracted for more than 10% of the project, the grant may be increased by a further 5%. Similarly, the aid intensity may be increased by 10% if a Research or Development project involves at least 3 companies (one SME and one large company) and subcontracts Technology Centers for at least 10% of the project.
Projects will have a maximum eligible amount per company, as follows:
- Modality 1: Maximum per project: €250,000.
- Modality 2: RD projects: €200,000; Feasibility studies: €50,000.
The total amount of aid received by a company under this call will not exceed €360,000 (10% of the initial budget allocation).
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application submission period will end at 2:00 PM on 07/17/2020.
06/10/2020
