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Abierto el plazo de presentaci\u00f3n del PROGRAMA INNOVAE -Subprograma: PROYECTOS SINGULARES INNOVADORES DE AHORRO Y EFICIENCIA ENERG\u00c9TICA EN EL SECTOR INDUSTRIAL<\/h1>
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SUBPROGRAMA: Proyectos singulares Innovadores de Ahorro y Eficiencia Energ\u00e9tica en el Sector Industrial, dentro del PROGRAMA DE INCENTIVOS A PROYECTOS SINGULARES INNOVADORES DE AHORRO Y EFICIENCIA ENERG\u00c9TICA (INNOVAE).<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1791547802152{margin-right: 20px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;}”]At IMPULSO<\/strong> we are pleased to inform you that IDAE<\/strong> has now published the 2026 call for the INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE ENERGY SAVING AND EFFICIENCY PROJECTS (INNOVAE)<\/strong>, with an initial maximum budget allocation of \u20ac115 million<\/strong>, aimed at promoting unique and innovative energy saving and efficiency projects<\/strong>. The application period for submitting requests and supporting documentation under this call is open from 9:00 AM on September 15, 2026 to 12:00 PM on November 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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This call represents a new opportunity for the industrial sector, especially for companies considering investments with a clear innovation component, improved energy efficiency, and reduced final energy consumption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Within the INNOVAE program, of particular note for the industrial sector<\/strong> is the SUB-PROGRAM: UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS FOR ENERGY SAVING AND EFFICIENCY IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR<\/strong>, with a budget allocation of \u20ac30 million<\/strong>, which seeks to promote unique and innovative industrial projects that incorporate technological improvements in production processes and achieve a measurable reduction in final energy consumption<\/strong>. The improvement must translate into a direct and verifiable reduction in the process’s final energy consumption.<\/p>\n

Below, we summarize the main features<\/strong> of this funding:<\/p>\n

BENEFICIARIES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Companies in the industrial sector whose 2025 CNAE division code falls within the following categories:\n
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    • Mining of metal ores.<\/li>\n
    • Other mining and quarrying.<\/li>\n
    • Mining support service activities.<\/li>\n
    • Food industry.<\/li>\n
    • Beverage manufacturing.<\/li>\n
    • Textile industry.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of wearing apparel.<\/li>\n
    • Leather industry and related products of other materials.<\/li>\n
    • Wood and cork industry, except furniture, basketwork, and esparto goods.<\/li>\n
    • Paper industry.<\/li>\n
    • Printing and reproduction of recorded media.<\/li>\n
    • Coke ovens and petroleum refining.<\/li>\n
    • Chemical industry.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of pharmaceutical products.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of rubber and plastic products.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products.<\/li>\n
    • Metallurgy.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of metal products, except machinery and equipment.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of computer, electronic, and optical products.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of electrical equipment.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers.<\/li>\n
    • Manufacture of other transport equipment.<\/li>\n
    • Furniture manufacturing.<\/li>\n
    • Other manufacturing industries.<\/li>\n
    • Repair, maintenance, and installation of machinery and equipment.<\/li>\n
    • Supply of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning.<\/li>\n
    • Water collection, treatment, and distribution.<\/li>\n
    • Wastewater collection and treatment.<\/li>\n
    • Waste collection, treatment, and disposal activities.<\/li>\n
    • Remediation activities and other waste management services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Energy services companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      PROJECT TYPES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

      ELIGIBLE ACTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Actions to improve the technology of industrial processes that reduce the process’s<\/strong> final energy consumption, by improving energy efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        NON-ELIGIBLE ACTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Cogeneration facilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Renewable energy facilities that do not achieve final energy savings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          PROJECT REQUIREMENTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Incentive effect.<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Competitive bidding<\/strong> procedure, with projects having a clearly innovative nature<\/strong>: preference will be given to more innovative and efficient solutions<\/u><\/li>\n
          • Minimum savings<\/strong> in final energy per action: 20%.<\/li>\n
          • Maximum financial equivalent<\/strong>: \u20ac4,000,000 in aid\/ktoe of final energy savings.<\/li>\n
          • Minimum eligible cost<\/strong> per project: \u20ac100,000\/project.<\/li>\n
          • Maximum aid<\/strong> per project: \u20ac2,000,000\/project.<\/li>\n
          • Implementation period<\/strong>: from the submission of the application up to a maximum of 24 months<\/strong> after notification of the grant award decision. No extensions to the implementation period of the aided action may be authorized if they would bring the total period beyond 30 months from the date of notification of the grant award decision.<\/li>\n
          • The assets must be used for the specific purpose<\/strong> for which the grant was awarded for a period of no less than 5 years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • If subcontracting is used<\/strong>, mechanisms must be in place to ensure that subcontractors comply with the DNSH principle<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Maintain a separate accounting system<\/strong> for all transactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            FUNDABLE ITEMS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Preparation of the execution project<\/strong>, including necessary tests, studies, and trials.<\/li>\n
            • Technical supervision of the works.<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • The civil works execution costs<\/strong>, provided they do not exceed 20% of the eligible investment, and installation costs, where applicable.<\/li>\n
            • The necessary equipment, services, materials, and auxiliary facilities, as well as transport and technical assistance costs.<\/li>\n
            • Transport and installation<\/strong>, commissioning, quality controls, and testing.<\/li>\n
            • Health and Safety Coordination<\/strong> for the works and installation.<\/li>\n
            • Costs corresponding to preparatory actions for the project<\/strong> related to energy efficiency, such as pre-diagnostics or energy audits. Energy audits will not be eligible<\/strong> if carried out as a result of the obligation imposed by Article 8 of Directive 2012\/27\/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 25, 2012 on energy efficiency, regarding energy audits, accreditation of energy service providers and auditors, and promotion of efficiency in energy supply, as transposed by Royal Decree 56\/2016 of February 12.<\/li>\n
            • The costs of preparing and registering the energy performance certificate<\/strong> provided for in Royal Decree 390\/2021 of June 1, which approves the basic procedure for certifying the energy performance of buildings.<\/li>\n
            • The costs of managing the aid application<\/strong>, understood as those expenses that the applicant may pay to a company or professional for carrying out the administrative and documentary management of their application. Maximum of \u20ac20,000, excluding VAT<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • The costs of managing the justification<\/strong> of the actions carried out. These correspond to the expenses that the grant beneficiary may pay to companies or professionals for carrying out the technical, administrative, and documentary management of the justification of the actions carried out. Maximum of \u20ac20,000, excluding VAT.<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Cost arising from the preparation of the auditor’s report<\/strong> on the supporting documentation<\/strong>, maximum of \u20ac10,000, excluding VAT.<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Cost arising from the preparation of the auditor’s report<\/strong> regarding compliance with Article 13.3 bis<\/strong> of Law 38\/2003 of November 17, maximum of \u20ac10,000, excluding VAT.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              <\/strong>Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • A minimum of 3 quotes must be provided as supporting documentation<\/strong> when the cost of the works exceeds \u20ac40,000 and the cost of goods or services exceeds \u20ac15,000, already at the time of applying for aid<\/u>.<\/li>\n
              • The physical equipment associated with the eligible budget must bear the corresponding CE marking<\/strong> or declaration of conformity and serial number.<\/li>\n
              • For costs relating to external collaborations, consultancy, or engineering, tasks performed by the same provider may not be split<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Expenses relating to the leasing<\/strong> of tangible assets, including financial leasing, will not be included as eligible costs. Only production devices and equipment under a financial leasing contract will be considered an eligible cost, if the beneficiary assumes the express obligation to acquire them at the end of said contract.<\/li>\n
              • Subcontracting:<\/strong>\n
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                • May reach up to a maximum of 50% of the incentivized activity.<\/li>\n
                • Under no circumstances may expenses relating to the same item and the same provider be split, nor may a contract be split in order to reduce its amount.<\/li>\n
                • Comply with the principle of “do no significant harm to the environment” (DNSH).<\/li>\n
                • When it exceeds 20<\/strong>% of the grant amount<\/strong> and that amount exceeds \u20ac60,000<\/strong>, the following must be done:\n
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                  • Enter into a written contract<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                  • Request prior, express authorization<\/strong> from the granting body, which must be requested before the date of signing the contract and starting the work. The request must be accompanied by a report justifying the need for subcontracting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • At the time of justification, a certificate signed by each contracted subcontractor<\/strong> must be provided, stating the following:\n
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                    • That they are not subject to any of the prohibitions under Article 13 of Law 38\/2003 of November 17.<\/li>\n
                    • Whether they have received other grants for carrying out the activity covered by the contract.<\/li>\n
                    • Whether they are advisors or intermediaries whose payments are defined as a percentage of the total cost of the operation.<\/li>\n
                    • Whether they are persons or entities applying for aid or grants under the same call and program.<\/li>\n
                    • Commitment to respect the duty of cooperation.<\/li>\n
                    • Whether they are persons or entities related to the beneficiary.<\/li>\n
                    • Commitment not to cause significant harm to the environment (DNSH).<\/li>\n
                    • In cases where prior authorization is required to carry out the subcontracting, the beneficiary must provide the above statements by means of a responsible declaration signed by the subcontractors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • Subcontracting with related parties<\/strong>:\n
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                      • A report justifying the need for subcontracting in order to achieve the objectives of the aided action.<\/li>\n
                      • The amount of aid must not exceed the cost incurred by the related entity.<\/li>\n
                      • Attach at least three quotes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • Excluded costs:<\/strong>\n