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CDTI Science & Innovation Missions (Misiones Ciencia e Innovación)

Science & Innovation Missions (Misiones Ciencia e Innovación)

Funds Spanish mission-oriented consortia across aerospace, energy, food, and health.

Misiones Ciencia e Innovación is a Spanish national R&D grant programme administered by CDTI E.P.E. that funds large industrial research and experimental development projects structured around seven government-defined strategic missions. The 2026 call opened on 12 May 2026 and closes on 12 June 2026, with a total budget of EUR 60 million. Projects are executed by consortia of 3 to 6 Spanish compan…

Seven missions: energy system stability; efficient aeronautics; antimicrobial resistance; strategic autonomy in defence/security; women's health; food sovereignty; accessible/sustainable housing via industrialized construction.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€60M

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