NEOTEC grant for new tech companies
Ayudas NEOTEC (CDTI)
Up to 70% of a EUR 175k–750k tech project, max EUR 250,000; up to 85% and EUR 325,000 if you hire a PhD; up to 60% paid in advance without guarantees. Provided by CDTI (Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades).
Check if you qualify for NEOTEC grant for new tech companies
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Key facts
- Amount
- Up to 70% of a EUR 175k–750k tech project, max EUR 250,000; up to 85% and EUR 325,000 if you hire a PhD; up to 60% paid in advance without guarantees
- Duration
- 1 or 2 years (2026 call: projects run in 2027–2028)
- Type
- Grant
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- No
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- ES
- Location
- Company registered in Spain
Who can apply
- Small, innovative company incorporated no more than 3 years before the deadline
- At least EUR 20,000 share capital, fully paid up and registered before applying
- Business built on its own technology from R&D; pure services models are excluded
- No profits distributed, not listed, no earlier NEOTEC grant
- Business plan in Spanish, max 40 pages; at least EUR 5m of the call is reserved for women-led companies
What usually blocks applicants
- Not incorporated yet, or less than EUR 20k paid-up capital
- Project budget below EUR 175k, or no proprietary technology
- One window a year, and everything must be in Spanish
Deadline and timing
2026 call ran 14 Apr–14 May 2026 and is closed; the 2027 call is not published yet (the last two opened in April)
Frequently asked
How much does NEOTEC grant for new tech companies pay?
Up to 70% of a EUR 175k–750k tech project, max EUR 250,000; up to 85% and EUR 325,000 if you hire a PhD; up to 60% paid in advance without guarantees
Who can apply for NEOTEC grant for new tech companies?
Stages: prototype, pre-revenue, revenue, incorporated. Solo founders can apply. You need a registered company. Location: Company registered in Spain. The full list of conditions is under Who can apply above.
When is the NEOTEC grant for new tech companies deadline?
2026 call ran 14 Apr–14 May 2026 and is closed; the 2027 call is not published yet (the last two opened in April)
Where do I apply for NEOTEC grant for new tech companies?
On the official page: https://www.cdti.es/ayudas/ayudas-neotec-2026. Applications are accepted in ES.
Do I have to pay back NEOTEC grant for new tech companies or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for NEOTEC grant for new tech companies?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 14 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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