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CDTI Neotec

Neotec Grant

Funds Spanish technology ventures from concept into validated innovation through early and follow-on development.

Neotec is CDTI's flagship non-refundable grant for newly created Spanish technology start-ups whose business strategy is based on the development of their own technology or the use of knowledge developed from research activity. Projects in which the business model is based on services to third parties (without proprietary technology development) are NOT eligible.

Funding amounts: - Standard grant

Spanish technology start-ups developing their own technology across any sector, with R&D-intensive business model. Recent calls have funded ICT, biotech, medtech, advanced manufacturing, and other deep-tech areas. Industrial-sector startups have been increasingly represented.

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.20 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€30M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.cdti.es