{"id":15059,"date":"2025-04-11T13:47:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T11:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.impulso.es\/trade-andalucias-grant-programs-for-r-and-investment-projects-backed-by-e244-million-remain-open\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:33:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T11:33:04","slug":"trade-andalucias-grant-programs-for-r-and-investment-projects-backed-by-e244-million-remain-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulso.es\/en\/trade-andalucias-grant-programs-for-r-and-investment-projects-backed-by-e244-million-remain-open\/","title":{"rendered":"TRADE Andaluc\u00eda’s grant programs for R and Investment projects, backed by \u20ac244 million, remain open."},"content":{"rendered":"

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TRADE Andaluc\u00eda's grant programs for RDI and Investment projects, backed by \u20ac244 million, remain open.<\/h1>
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The Business Agency for Transformation and Economic Development in Andalusia (TRADE) will accept applications for its grant programs until 2027-12-30<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1744371706747{margin-right: 20px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;}”]The Business Agency for Transformation and Economic Development in Andalusia (TRADE) <\/strong>continues to accept applications for its grant programs, aimed at both RDI projects and Investment projects, with a total budget allocation of \u20ac244 million<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  • Its grant program for Industrial Research and Experimental Development Projects<\/strong> aims to promote Industrial Research and Experimental Development in Andalusia, within the framework of the activities established in the Smart Specialization Strategy for Sustainability of Andalusia, S4 Andaluc\u00eda<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Its grant program for SME Investment Projects for the Creation of Economic Activity and Improvement of Competitiveness<\/strong> aims to support the creation of economic activity, the improvement of competitiveness, and the expansion of existing small (including microenterprises) and medium-sized enterprises in Andalusia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Don’t miss the opportunity offered by both programs, which will be open until December 30, 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Below, we outline the main features of the TRADE programs<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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    • SMEs <\/strong>with the following legal forms: commercial companies, cooperatives, and worker-owned companies.<\/li>\n
    • In the case of projects in partnership with an SME<\/strong>, the following may also be beneficiaries:\n
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      • Non-SME companies<\/strong> with the following legal forms: commercial companies; cooperatives and worker-owned companies.<\/li>\n
      • Foundations and associations<\/strong> whose main activity is research, technological development, innovation, and\/or the dissemination and transfer of knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Groups of legal entities, whether public or private, shall be considered beneficiaries if, even lacking legal personality, they are able to carry out the projects, activities, or actions, or find themselves in the situation giving rise to the grant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        TYPES OF PROJECTS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Industrial research projects.<\/li>\n
        • Experimental development projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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          • Non-competitive application process<\/strong>, applications will be evaluated strictly in order of submission.<\/li>\n
          • Carried out in Andalusia. <\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Must align with <\/strong>the S4 Andaluc\u00eda Strategy.<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Development of new products, processes, or services, or the improvement of existing ones.<\/li>\n
          • Technically, economically, and financially viable.<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Maximum execution period: <\/strong>2 years, extendable up to half of the initial execution period.<\/li>\n
          • Favorable scientific-technical and impact evaluation. <\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Minimum budget: <\/strong>\u20ac000.<\/li>\n
          • Incentive effect. <\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Maximum number of projects: <\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Maximum grant per beneficiary and project: <\/strong>\u20ac000.<\/li>\n
          • Partnership projects: 2 entities:<\/strong>\n
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            • SME + Large company.<\/li>\n
            • SME + Foundation or Association whose main activity is research, technological development, innovation, and\/or the dissemination and transfer of knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              ELIGIBLE COSTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Personnel costs<\/strong> related to research staff, technical staff, and other support staff to the extent they are dedicated to the project (established hourly costs).<\/li>\n
              • Contract research costs<\/strong>, as well as consultancy and equivalent service costs used exclusively for the project.<\/li>\n
              • Indirect costs<\/strong> incurred by the project that, by their nature, cannot be directly attributed (up to 15% of eligible and justified personnel costs).<\/li>\n
              • Non-eligible<\/u> items:\n
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                • Costs of instruments and equipment, regardless of the acquisition or use period.<\/li>\n
                • Costs of materials, supplies, inputs, and similar products.<\/li>\n
                • Travel expenses.<\/li>\n
                • Expenses related to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.<\/li>\n
                • VAT that is recoverable under national regulations.<\/li>\n
                • Late payment interest, surcharges, fines and financial penalties, and expenses incurred from litigation and legal disputes.<\/li>\n
                • Costs related to any form of consultancy associated with the management and processing of the requested grant are expressly excluded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  TYPE AND INTENSITY OF GRANT:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Non-repayable grant: <\/strong>The grant percentage to be awarded will depend on the size of the beneficiary company and the nature of the project (individual or in partnership), as set out in the table below. The grant amount will be calculated by applying the grant percentage to the eligible budget:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  Company size<\/strong><\/td>\nProject type<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Individual<\/strong><\/td>\nPartnership<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Small<\/td>\n45%<\/td>\n50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Medium<\/td>\n35%<\/td>\n45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Non-SME<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                  Grant program co-financed<\/strong> at 85% by the European Regional Development Fund<\/strong>, under the Andalusia ERDF Operational Program 2021-2027.<\/p>\n

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

                  Grant beneficiaries must have the economic and financial capacity to carry out the project – They must have working capital<\/strong> (the difference between current assets and current liabilities) equal to or greater than 20% of the eligible budget<\/strong> of the project (to be verified with annual accounts or corporate tax return).<\/p>\n

                  If this percentage is not reached<\/strong>, it must be demonstrated, before the final resolution, through one of the following means:<\/p>\n

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                  • Proving the availability of a loan<\/strong>, credit, or other instrument subsequent to the date referenced in the last financial statements submitted, enabling working capital of at least 20% of the eligible budget to be reached.<\/li>\n
                  • Providing a bank guarantee<\/strong> payable on first demand (up to 20% of the eligible budget) intended exclusively for financing the project, as expressly stated in its clauses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Newly established companies<\/strong> or any other company not required to file a balance sheet with the relevant Registry may provide documentation to demonstrate economic and financial solvency through one of the means mentioned above.<\/p>\n

                    ADVANCE PAYMENTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                    No advance payments are available.<\/p>\n

                    SUBMISSION DEADLINE:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Application period: from 07\/10\/2024 to 12\/30\/2027 at 2:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    SME INVESTMENT PROJECTS FOR THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND IMPROVEMENT OF COMPETITIVENESS<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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                    • SMEs whose NACE codes are included in Annex II of the Governing Rules<\/strong>. Applications will be accepted from individuals or entities registered under several NACE codes, even if some are not eligible, provided the requested budget is used exclusively for eligible NACE codes.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                    • Exclusion: <\/strong>associations, foundations, civil partnerships, joint ownership communities, public-law corporations, or consortia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      TYPES OF PROJECTS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Business projects aimed at:<\/p>\n

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                      • Creation of a new<\/strong><\/li>\n
                      • Expansion of the capacity<\/strong> of an existing establishment.<\/li>\n
                      • Diversification of production<\/strong> of an establishment into products or services not previously produced or provided.<\/li>\n
                      • Fundamental transformation of the overall process<\/strong> of production of the product(s) or provision of the service(s).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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                        • Non-competitive application process<\/strong>, applications will be evaluated strictly in order of submission.<\/li>\n
                        • The applicant company must have, or plan to create through the submitted project, an operational establishment in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia<\/strong>, regardless of where its registered office is located.<\/li>\n
                        • Technically, economically, and financially viable.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        • Minimum budget: <\/strong>\u20ac000.<\/li>\n
                        • Incentive effect.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          ELIGIBLE COSTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n