GRANTS FOR SME INVESTMENT PROJECTS IN TERUEL

The Aragonese Institute of Development (IAF) has opened the call aimed at offering GRANTS FOR SME INVESTMENT PROJECTS IN TERUEL.

This call is competitive and its objective is to launch investment projects that promote the alternative development of SMEs in the province of Teruel, through 4 LINES of aid, with a total allocation of 12.5 million euros:

• Line 1 – Digitalization (€1.5M).
• Line 2 – Business development and internationalization (€8M).
• Line 3 – Demonstration and energy efficiency support measures (€2.5M).
• Line 4 – Design, implementation, and monitoring of smart energy systems and their storage (€0.5M).

Below is a summary of the main characteristics of these grants:

BENEFICIARIES

Private natural or legal persons developing business investment projects, and whose projects are carried out in the province of Teruel.

Projects by groups may also be beneficiaries.

The applicant entity must be established in Teruel.

Business investment projects belonging to all economic activities eligible for aid, in accordance with applicable national and European Union regulations, may be eligible for aid, with the exception of those included in Article 1, paragraphs 2 and 3, of the current General Block Exemption Regulation.

TYPES OF PROJECTS

Depending on the line, these will be:

• Line 1 – Digitalization:
  • Business digitalization.
  • E-commerce between companies and networked business processes.
  • Increase in digital innovation and living labs.
  • Cyber entrepreneurs.
  • Creation or improvement of startups based on the use of ICT.
• Line 2 – Business development and internationalization:
  • Productive investments.
  • Development of business capabilities.
  • Market internationalization.
  • Innovation and development of new products.
  • Business expansion and growth.
  • Competitiveness improvement
• Line 3 – Demonstration and energy efficiency support measures:
  • Renewal of equipment and machinery.
  • Installation of efficient lighting systems.
  • Projects aimed at optimizing HVAC systems.
  • Implementation of renewable energy systems
  • Energy management and monitoring projects.
  • Pilot projects for the implementation of eco-designs and clean production
• Line 4 – Design, implementation, and monitoring of smart energy systems and their storage:
  • Implementation of energy monitoring and control systems.
  • Integration of automation and IoT technologies.
  • Design and installation of microgrids or smart grids in the business environment.
  • Energy storage.
  • Smart management of lighting and HVAC.
  • Promotion of sustainable mobility in the business environment.
  • Design, implementation, and monitoring of analysis and strategic planning tools.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

• Location: projects located in the province of Teruel.
• Degree of investment completion: projects may not have started work before the aid application submission date, unless the aid falls under the “de minimis” aid regulation.
  • The purchase of land and preparatory work, such as obtaining permits and conducting preliminary feasibility studies, carried out prior to the application date, will not be considered as such.
• Minimum investment requirements depending on the line.
• At least 50% of the planned investment must be executed, always guaranteeing the minimum investment.
• Projects must contribute to the maintenance of existing employment as of the application date. Obligation to maintain employment for at least three years.
• Project execution period:
  • Projects covered by de minimis, between January 1, 2025, and August 28, 2026.
  • The rest of the projects, between the day after the application submission and August 28, 2026.

ELIGIBLE CONCEPTS

• Land and real estate.
• Capital goods (new and/or second-hand).
• Intangible assets.
• Consulting and technical assistance (subcontracting), and project audit. The sum of these concepts may not exceed 20% of the total amount of the aid requested.

TYPE AND INTENSITY OF AID

Non-repayable grant ranging between 30% and 50% depending on the project line and company size.

Compatible with other grants.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Applications for aid can be submitted until May 29 2025.

The justification of the aid must be completed by August 28, 2026.

If your company has a project that fits this call and you are interested in applying for funding, at IMPULSO we offer a comprehensive support service throughout the entire life of the file, from the preparation of the application proposal to the final justification and collection. Thanks to our experience, you will be able to take advantage of this great funding opportunity.

Do not hesitate to contact us.

Phone: 985 26 90 04 / Email: impulso@impulso.es

2025-04-21