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Innova Invest

Innova Invest — 4th

Funds foreign-owned firms entering Spain with startup support to build local innovation.

Innova Invest is a competitive grant program administered by ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, a Spanish public business entity operating under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise. The program is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the 2021–2027 framework, with a total program allocation of €10.8 million across the full cycle. Innova Invest targets for

New R&D activities in Spain by foreign-capital companies, funding acquisition of technological assets and qualified human resources, with aid intensity of 25–50% of executed investment up to €800,000.

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.
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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€10.8M

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