Boost your R&D&I project with this grant from the Spanish Research Agency, which funds public-private consortiums and accelerates technology transfer.
Funded by European funds and managed by the State Research Agency (AEI), these projects promote alliances between companies and research centres to develop and validate new technologies. With mixed financing — grants, loans and ERDF advances — they mobilise private investment, strengthen technology transfer and accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions.
Funding key R&D&I initiatives for ecological and digital transition.
Consortiums between companies and research organisations to maximise technology transfer.
Up to €15 million per entity, covering essential R&D&I costs.
Companies: Euribor loan (up to 60% for SMEs, 50% for medium-sized companies, 40% for large companies).Research centers: up to 100% subsidy. The hiring of PhDs may be directly subsidized.
💡Start early: prepare your proposal 2–3 months in advance to ensure the consortium’s eligibility and have all the documentation ready.
Our specialist consultants will explain everything you need to know about this call for proposals from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, managed by the State Research Agency.
Identification of projects with potential for obtaining public funding for R&D&I activities and early analysis of opportunities to build solid consortia with public and private agents.
We carry out eligibility analysis and ensure the correct technical and financial structuring of the project, including design in line with the objectives of the State Plan, calculation of optimal financing (grant vs loan) and complete preparation of the application file for the call for proposals.
We drafted and submitted the proposal, ensuring compliance with the CDTI’s technical, financial and administrative requirements, and tailoring the report to maximise its assessment in the technical, economic and impact evaluation of the Cervera programme.
We offer support throughout the entire process: signing and formalising the contract with CDTI, processing advance payments, technical monitoring, assistance with audits, and support in justifying expenses in accordance with CDTI criteria.
Our Funding Search Tool keeps you connected to the latest public funding opportunities — from national and regional programmes.
“The Evolution Europe team demonstrated a keen understanding of the company’s problem and the scientific complexity of the project. Their technicians provided critical and constructive feedback that significantly improved the original proposal.”
“We particularly appreciate the team’s flexibility in offering us a financial proposal tailored to the needs of start-ups. We also value their ability to communicate with international and multidisciplinary teams, as well as their ability to identify potential improvements in the consortia and the tasks initially proposed.”
“Evolution was instrumental in improving and refining our business model and marketing strategy. In addition, the proposal was written to a very high standard; we could not have achieved this without Evolution’s help.”
“The Evolution Europe team demonstrated a keen understanding of the company’s problem and the scientific complexity of the project. Their technicians provided critical and constructive feedback that significantly improved the original proposal.”
“The collaboration with Evolution has been very positive. From the outset, the process was smooth and clear. The Evolution team responded quickly and facilitated the formation of the consortium, which made the whole process much easier.”
“Evolution´s team has acted professionally at all times, listening to our needs and always paying close attention to the deadlines and requirements of the grants we have applied for and received.”
Frequently asked questions about the State Research Agency’s (AEI) Public-Private Collaborative Projects.
