{"id":15492,"date":"2020-06-10T15:34:07","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T13:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.impulso.es\/2020-call-for-grants-launched-for-the-execution-of-r-projects-in-the-principality-of-asturias-ris3-business-program\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T14:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:29:12","slug":"2020-call-for-grants-launched-for-the-execution-of-r-projects-in-the-principality-of-asturias-ris3-business-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulso.es\/en\/2020-call-for-grants-launched-for-the-execution-of-r-projects-in-the-principality-of-asturias-ris3-business-program\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 call for grants launched for the execution of R projects in the Principality of Asturias (RIS3-BUSINESS PROGRAM)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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2020 call for grants launched for the execution of R projects in the Principality of Asturias (RIS3-BUSINESS PROGRAM)<\/h1>
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Grants launched by IDEPA for SMEs and Large Companies carrying out RD projects individually or in collaboration.<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1591796121313{margin-right: 20px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;}”]At IMPULSO<\/strong>, we are pleased to inform you that IDEPA<\/strong> has launched the 2020 call for the award of GRANTS FOR THE EXECUTION OF RD PROJECTS IN THE PRINCIPALITY OF ASTURIAS (RIS3-BUSINESS PROGRAM)<\/strong>, which has a budget allocation of \u20ac3.6 million (\u20ac2.16 million for SMEs and \u20ac1.44 million for large companies), which may be increased by a further \u20ac3.6 million.<\/p>\n

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Below, we summarize the main characteristics<\/strong> of these grants:<\/p>\n

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

SMEs<\/strong> and large companies<\/strong> (excluding self-employed individuals and corporate RDI centers) established in the Principality of Asturias.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Eligible projects may be carried out individually or in collaboration<\/strong> and must be developed under one of the following implementation modalities:<\/p>\n

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  • Modality 1. Projects carried out directly by the company:<\/strong> Industrial research; Experimental development.<\/li>\n
  • Modality 2. Projects fully outsourced to an external RD provider:<\/strong> Industrial research; Experimental development; Feasibility studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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    • Start the project after<\/strong> the submission<\/strong> date of the application. The completion date <\/strong>of the project will be established in the award resolution and may under no circumstances exceed 12\/31\/2022.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Priority fields under the RIS Asturias strategy: Advanced and sustainable materials<\/strong>; New production<\/strong> models<\/strong>; Supply<\/strong> and technology<\/strong> for networks<\/strong>; Agri-food<\/strong> market; Demographic<\/strong> aging<\/strong> and quality of life; Industrial steel<\/strong> hub<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Projects carried out by the beneficiary company at its establishment in Asturias<\/strong>, and their results, must remain in or have a tangible impact on the region.<\/li>\n
    • The eligible amount<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n
    • Eligible personnel costs<\/strong> may not exceed 50% of personnel expenses from the last closed fiscal year, except for companies established in the previous two fiscal years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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      1. a) Fixed assets (depreciation).<\/strong><\/li>\n
      2. b) Technical staff <\/strong>(contribution groups 1, 2, and 3).<\/li>\n
      3. c) Materials<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      4. d) External collaborations.<\/strong><\/li>\n
      5. e) Patent acquisition.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Modality 1<\/strong>. Costs<\/strong> under items d) and e)<\/strong> will be considered outsourcing<\/strong>. Outsourcing may account for a maximum of 50% of the total eligible amount<\/strong> of the project. If this percentage is exceeded, only 50% will be considered eligible.<\/p>\n

        Modality 2<\/strong>. The eligible<\/strong> costs<\/strong> are exclusively<\/strong> those under item d),<\/strong> corresponding to external collaboration with an outside RD provider. The beneficiary<\/strong> must outsource 100% of the eligible costs to said provider.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

        Non-repayable grant, <\/strong>the maximum amount of which depends on the project modality and the size of the company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        <\/td>\nProject category<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Company size<\/strong><\/td>\nIndustrial Research<\/td>\nExperimental Development<\/td>\nFeasibility Studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Small<\/td>\n70%<\/td>\n45%<\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Medium<\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n35%<\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Large<\/td>\n50%<\/td>\n25%<\/td>\n50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        The aid intensity for projects carried out in genuine collaboration<\/strong> involving an SME may be increased by 5%.<\/strong> Likewise, if one of the participants is a member of a Technology Center<\/strong> that has been subcontracted for more than 10% of the project, the grant may be increased by a further 5%<\/strong>. Similarly, the aid intensity may be increased<\/strong> by 10%<\/strong> if a Research or Development project involves at least 3 companies<\/strong> (one SME and one large company) and subcontracts Technology Centers for at least 10% of the project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Projects will have a maximum eligible amount<\/strong> per company, as follows:<\/p>\n