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Grants for Innovative SMEs in Madrid 2026

Funds Madrid-based SMEs up to Euro250,000 for R&D&I projects.

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Grants for Innovative SMEs in Madrid 2026 is a Community of Madrid programme that funds established SMEs (over five years old) with a workplace in the region for R&D&I projects — new technologies, products, processes or services in health, biotechnology, advanced technologies, digital transformation, ecological transition, communications, agri-food, and human and social processes. Beneficiary comp

The call funds established SMEs (over five years old) with a workplace in the Community of Madrid developing R&D&I projects: new technologies, products, processes or services aligned with Madrid's Smart Specialisation Strategy. Priority areas span health, biotechnology, advanced technologies, digital transformation, ecological transition, communications, agri-food, and human and social processes.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
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.1–24 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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€8.5M

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