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ICEX Next

ICEX Next

Supports Spanish small businesses and startups with export-ready mentoring and internationalization grants.

ICEX Next is Spain's flagship SME export-promotion program, administered by ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones — a Spanish public entity under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise with operations in 196 countries. The program combines a direct grant with personalized advisory to help Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises and startups develop or deepen their international commercia

Internationalization support for Spanish SMEs and startups, covering market research, export promotion, commercial network development, and specialized personnel costs up to €24,000 per beneficiary.

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.24 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.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€6M

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