The Catalan agri-food sector is constantly facing new challenges that require greater competitiveness, efficiency and adaptation to market demands.
In this context, the recent publication of the "Grants for the Improvement of the Processes of Transformation and Marketing of Agri-food Products" represents an exceptional opportunity for your company if you are looking to optimize your processes and enhance your growth.
Details of the 2025 call
This initiative, with a budget of more than 2 million euros, is aimed at individuals, legal entities and their groups that are responsible for food processing and/or marketing activities in establishments in Catalonia. You can apply from 18 April to 17 June 2025.
The subsidy includes investments between €40,000 and €5,000,000, with financial support ranging from 10% to 40% of the eligible costs, with a maximum limit of €500,000 per beneficiary. The chosen projects will be selected through a competitive bidding process, prioritizing those that demonstrate greater impact and viability.
What expenses does this subsidy cover?
Among the eligible costs that you can include in your project are:
- Construction, purchase or improvement of real estate, including the installations inherent to civil works
- Acquisition and installation of new machinery and equipment
- Development or acquisition of computer software, patents, licenses and trademarks
- Overhead costs linked to investments, such as architects, engineers, and consultants' fees
GRANTS
Agricultural Sector
The untapped potential in the Catalan agricultural sector
Despite the strategic importance of the agricultural sector in Catalonia, you may be unaware of many of the financing opportunities available to boost the modernisation and competitiveness of your company. Many agri-food businesses do not take advantage of the possibility of accessing these subsidies due to lack of information or the perceived complexity of the application processes.
The Catalan agricultural industry represents one of the economic engines of the region, with enormous potential for growth and development. However, to realize this potential, it's critical that you make the most of the resources available and the helplines specifically designed for your industry.
The untapped potential in the Catalan agricultural sector
Despite the strategic importance of the agricultural sector in Catalonia, you may be unaware of many of the financing opportunities available to boost the modernisation and competitiveness of your company. Many agri-food businesses do not take advantage of the possibility of accessing these subsidies due to lack of information or the perceived complexity of the application processes.
The Catalan agricultural industry represents one of the economic engines of the region, with enormous potential for growth and development. However, to realize this potential, it's critical that you make the most of the resources available and the helplines specifically designed for your industry.
The value of having experts in grant processing
Identifying which projects in your company are eligible for public funding and correctly managing the entire process can make the difference between the success and failure of your initiative. If you have a consultancy specialized in R+D+i projects, you will obtain multiple advantages:
- Accurate identification of opportunities: An expert analysis will allow you to detect which initiatives have the greatest potential to receive support.
- Maximizing return on investment: Proper planning and management will significantly increase your chances of success.
- Saving time and resources: Specialists know the specific procedures and requirements, avoiding costly mistakes.
- Adaptation of the project to the evaluation criteria: The experience allows each proposal to be optimised to increase its possibilities.
- Comprehensive monitoring: From the initial identification of the opportunity to the final justification of the aid.
Download the Grants summary
SOCOTEC, your ally in the management of subsidies for R+D+i
At SOCOTEC we have a team specialised in the comprehensive management of subsidies for R+D+i projects in the agri-food sector. Our experience allows us to offer you a complete service that ranges from the identification of opportunities to the administrative management of the grants, maximizing the chances of success of your application.
We understand the Catalan agricultural sector and its particularities, so we adapt our solutions to the specific needs of your company. Our goal is that you can focus on what you do best, while we take care of optimizing your financing options.
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