Open Calls

The Conselleria of Industry, Tourism, Innovation and Commerce of the Generalitat Valenciana launches the EMDANA 2026 grants, aimed at self-employed workers, commercial companies and cooperatives with a place of business in the municipalities affected by the DANA storm of October 29, 2024. The programme supports business projects started from November 1, 2024 onwards that contribute to the economic recovery of the area, covering current operating expenses directly linked to the activity. The total budget amounts to 3.2 million euros and applications are processed in order of submission until funds are exhausted.

CoCreate Pitch is Alibaba.com’s global entrepreneurship competition, organized together with Plug and Play, open to product-focused founders building physical, hardware or direct-to-consumer software businesses. Selected projects gain access to over one million dollars in non-dilutive prizes, with no equity stake or conditions attached. The competition includes exposure to more than 8,000 real business buyers, access to over 200 pre-selected suppliers, integration with the AccioWorks AI agent platform and an estimated reach of over 700 million people across all platform channels.

The GSIC Summit Valencia 2026 invites sports technology startups to apply for the Groundbreakers Pitch Sessions, the pitching programme of the international event organized by the Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft on October 7 and 8 in Valencia. It is open to startups with innovative solutions applied to sport across areas such as digital monetization, injury prevention, media rights, sports tourism and access to capital. Selected startups will present their projects to international sports organizations, investors and innovation teams from over 50 countries, with 250 attendees expected.

Valencia Innovation Capital opens a call to select up to ten startups from the Valencian innovation ecosystem to join its institutional stand at SportCities 2026. Selected companies will gain visibility at the event, showcase their solutions, connect with key industry players and explore new collaboration and business opportunities.

Savia Innova is the open innovation call launched by The Terminal Hub and Savia Residencias, in its third edition, aimed at transforming the socio-health sector and improving the quality of life of elderly people. It is structured around two verticals: Savia Emprende, open to startups, spin-offs and entrepreneurs with innovative and scalable solutions with real care impact, and Savia Investiga, targeting researchers, professionals and students with academic or scientific work in caregiving, artificial intelligence, applied technology and wellbeing. Selected participants receive a prize of up to 3,000 euros, the opportunity to develop a pilot with Savia Residencias and one year of free workspace within The Terminal Hub innovation ecosystem.

A free CIEC Madrid program for established companies looking to integrate circular economy principles into their operations or value chain. Over 14 weeks, it combines practical training and individual mentoring to optimise processes, reduce resource consumption, anticipate regulatory changes and develop a real circularity pilot with expert support.

Free CIEC Madrid programs for companies and projects that already have a circular economy solution and want to strengthen their business and prepare for growth. Over 14 weeks, participants receive practical training, individual mentoring, networking opportunities and connections with the market and funding ecosystem.

A grant program for companies in the Comunidad Valenciana developing projects focused on energy savings and efficiency, self consumption and renewable energy. The initiative provides non repayable grants co funded by FEDER to support investments that reduce energy consumption and help companies transition towards more sustainable business models.

Castellón de la Plana City Council opens its awards to recognise the talent, innovation and impact of local companies and entrepreneurial projects. The awards offer a total of €398,750 in funding across six categories, supporting business and entrepreneurial initiatives that contribute to the city’s economic development.

The 10th edition of the VLC Startup Awards, organised by Valencia City Council through Valencia Innovation Capital in collaboration with Startup Valencia, recognises the city’s most innovative entrepreneurial projects. This year’s edition offers a total of €60,000 in prizes across 10 categories, supporting and increasing the visibility of local entrepreneurial talent.

A European Innovation Council program for startups and SMEs developing high-risk innovations with the potential to create or disrupt markets. It combines grants of up to €2.5 million with equity or quasi-equity investment ranging from €1 million to €10 million to support the development, commercialisation and scale-up of disruptive technologies, particularly deep tech projects with substantial funding needs.

A European Innovation Council program for deep tech companies seeking large funding rounds to scale across Europe. The instrument provides equity investments ranging from €10 million to €30 million, with the aim of mobilising private funding rounds of at least €50 million and supporting strategic technologies such as semiconductors, biotechnology and clean technologies.

AITEX opens its Business Awards to companies with innovative and sustainable projects and initiatives that contribute to industrial development. The awards aim to recognise and showcase business proposals that strengthen competitiveness, generate new solutions and address current challenges across the business and industrial landscape.

A program for retail SMEs to carry out a Commercial Innovation Diagnostic aimed at identifying their main strengths and areas for improvement. Based on the assessment, participating companies receive recommendations to enhance their competitiveness and foster innovation in their commercial activity. The initiative is part of the Retail Trade Support Plan.

The Entrepreneurship Competition is an initiative within the Horizon Deep Tech Summit designed for early-stage projects seeking visibility, pitching opportunities in front of investors, and prizes of up to one hundred thousand euros. It is aimed at entrepreneurs looking to launch their projects into the technology ecosystem. Startups selected among the thirty finalists gain access to the second day of the event at La Nave and the third day at the Palacio.

Growth Ignite Competition is an initiative within the Horizon Deep Tech Summit aimed at startups seeking fundraising or commercialization opportunities for their technology. Participants gain access to La Nave and networking spaces with policymakers, investors, and corporations. The thirty selected startups receive access to the second day at La Nave and the third day at the Palacio, along with participation in the MIT Investors Forum and dedicated speed dating sessions with investors.

The MIT Alumni Investors Forum is a gathering organized within the Horizon Deep Tech Summit that connects the Spanish technology ecosystem directly with the global MIT network, serving as a bridge between talent, capital, and technology. It is aimed at deep tech startups based in Spain seeking exposure to international investors. The thirty selected startups gain access to the first two days of the event at La Nave and the third day at the Palacio.

A call from Elche City Council aimed at entrepreneurs looking to launch a new business in the city. The awards seek to encourage the creation of new companies and jobs, support entrepreneurs starting their business activity, and recognise the role of entrepreneurship as a driver of economic development and wealth creation in Elche.

A program for SMEs looking to improve their cybersecurity and ensure safer and more reliable use of the digital environment. The initiative aims to help companies protect their systems and business activity against digital risks, strengthening cybersecurity as a key element of competitiveness and supporting their operations in an increasingly digital business environment.

A grant program for companies within the Valencia Chamber of Commerce district seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity. The program provides Assisted Cybersecurity Diagnosis and Implementation services to identify risks, improve the protection of information and telecommunications systems, and help SMEs prevent and manage the main cybersecurity threats they face.

An IVF financing scheme for innovative startups and SMEs in the Comunidad Valenciana that have been operating for less than five years. It offers participating loans ranging from €200,000 to €1 million, without guarantees, through co-investment with private investors. The financing is compatible with other public grants and aims to support the growth and consolidation of innovative companies.

An IVF financing scheme for SMEs with at least two years of activity, or companies newly established in the Comunidad Valenciana, that are carrying out investment or growth projects. It offers loans with subsidised interest rates to support new investments, strengthen productive capacity and help beneficiary companies expand their operations.

A financing scheme for companies in the Comunidad Valenciana developing innovative projects focused on improving products or processes, as well as business expansion and consolidation initiatives. Financing is provided through subordinated loans and a co-investment model with private investors, with the aim of supporting the growth and competitiveness of innovative companies.

ESA BIC Valencia Region is the European Space Agency’s incubation programme, managed in the Comunitat Valenciana in collaboration with the Spanish Space Agency. It is open to startups and companies under five years old registered in the provinces of Castellón, Alicante or Valencia with a demonstrable connection to the space sector, either applying space technology to non-space solutions or non-space technology to the space market. Selected projects gain access to funding of up to 50,000 euros, specialised mentorship and a top-tier innovation ecosystem. The call is permanent with periodic evaluation cut-off deadlines.

International program by Santander X aimed at startups and scaleups developing solutions to improve the quality of life of older adults. The call focuses on technological innovation applied to longevity, health, inclusion, and wellbeing, providing visibility, strategic support, and access to a global network of experts, corporates, and investors committed to the challenges of the Silver Economy.