CDTI Direct Innovation Line (Línea Directa de Innovación, LIC)
Supports Spanish companies with direct interest-bearing loans for applied innovation work and later commercialization.
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…
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.
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