Grants for Emerging Tech Companies

10 May 2023

The Startup Capital grant scheme is announced, a support program aimed at emerging technology startups that need funding during the initial stages of their business, to develop their product and validate their business model.

Requirements

  • Have an operational establishment in Catalonia
  • The startup cannot be more than 18 months old at the time of application

Eligible actions and expenses

  • Expenses for personnel hired or newly recruited for the project.
  • Contracting services from third parties.
  • Investment in materials and equipment with a maximum of 50% of the accepted eligible expense.
  • Other related expenses such as space rental, application and/or maintenance costs for patents, and other expenses associated with the project’s execution
A maximum of 99,000 euros per project will be subsidized. In addition, it also includes advice from a mentor.

Submission deadline

The deadline for submitting applications is May 16 at 2 PM. For more information and assistance with the process, send us an email at info@autoocupacio.org or call 93 490 88 60.

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