Small innovative technology-based companies (EBTs) incorporated for max 3 years with min share capital of €20,000; business based on developing own technology from R&D. A dedicated 'Neotec Mujeres' line reserves budget for women-led projects.

What burden and restrictions apply?

No source-specific burden or use-of-funds rule was established in this review.

What evidence exists?

No source-specific outcome was established. The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and acceptance rate for the next cycle.

CDTI NEOTEC

EUR subsidy up to €250,000, or €325,000 with a PhD hire; optional training can add up to €18,300 · CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación) — Spain

Spain's CDTI grant for young technology-based companies (EBTs) whose business strategy is built on developing their own technology derived from R&D. Funds the startup's business plan / R&D and growth activities in its early years. Current lifecycle: closed. Real economics: EUR subsidy up to €250,000, or €325,000 with a PhD hire; optional training can add up to €18,300.

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Key facts

Funder	CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación) — Spain
Amount	EUR subsidy up to €250,000, or €325,000 with a PhD hire; optional training can add up to €18,300
Decision time	No dependable comparable application-to-decision interval was published in the reviewed public corpus.
Eligibility	Small innovative technology-based companies (EBTs) incorporated for max 3 years with min share capital of €20,000; business based on developing own technology from R&D. A dedicated 'Neotec Mujeres' line reserves budget for women-led projects.
Restrictions	Non-dilutive grant; company age (≤3 years) and minimum capital requirements; PhD hire required for the higher 85%/€325k tier. Annual competitive call with a fixed submission window.
Status	closed

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Confirm EBT eligibility (age, capital, own-technology strategy)
Prepare the business plan and budget
Submit through the CDTI electronic office during the call window
Competitive evaluation and scoring by CDTI
Grant resolution and funding

Background

CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación) — Spain operates CDTI NEOTEC. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. No source-specific outcome was established in this review.

How the application really works

Confirm EBT eligibility (age, capital, own-technology strategy) → Prepare the business plan and budget → Submit through the CDTI electronic office during the call window → Competitive evaluation and scoring by CDTI → Grant resolution and funding

Tips

Show direct fit with innovation.

Watch out for

Current lifecycle is closed.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: closed. null
What is the real economic value?: EUR subsidy up to €250,000, or €325,000 with a PhD hire; optional training can add up to €18,300
Who is eligible?: Small innovative technology-based companies (EBTs) incorporated for max 3 years with min share capital of €20,000; business based on developing own technology from R&D. A dedicated 'Neotec Mujeres' line reserves budget for women-led projects.
How does selection work?: Confirm EBT eligibility (age, capital, own-technology strategy); Prepare the business plan and budget; Submit through the CDTI electronic office during the call window; Competitive evaluation and scoring by CDTI; Grant resolution and funding. No dependable comparable application-to-decision interval was published in the reviewed public corpus.
What burden and restrictions apply?: No source-specific burden or use-of-funds rule was established in this review.
What evidence exists?: No source-specific outcome was established. The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and acceptance rate for the next cycle.

Sources

www.cdti.es/ayudas/ayudas-neotec-2026 — Official programme page reviewed for eligibility, economics, lifecycle and application route (checked 2026-08-10)