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CDTI Direct Innovation Line (Línea Directa de Innovación, LIC)

CDTI Direct Innovation Line (Línea Directa de Innovación, LIC)

Supports Spanish companies with direct interest-bearing loans for applied innovation work and later commercialization.

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The CDTI Línea Directa de Innovación (LIC) is a direct interest-bearing loan instrument administered by CDTI E.P.E. (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación), Spain's public agency for industrial R&D and innovation financing under the Ministry of Science and Innovation. LIC is designed for Spanish SMEs and mid-caps that are undertaking applied research or experimental development pro…

What this grant funds

Provides direct interest-bearing loans of EUR 175,000–3 million to Spanish SMEs for applied R&D projects and their commercialization, with rolling intake across priority technology sectors.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.cdti.es