BIOVEGEN Report. NEOTEC Program 2026 Call for Proposals

On April 10, 2026, the Presidency of the Centre for Technological Development and Innovation EPE (CDTI) approved the 2026 Call for the NEOTEC program, with a maximum total amount of €20.38M aimed at innovative technology-based companies. Besides, Within the available budget, a minimum amount of €5 million will be reserved for companies led by women..

The objective of this call for proposals is to promote technology and innovation as competitive factors for business development. The call will fund new business projects from small companies that require the use of technologies or knowledge developed through research and whose business strategy is based on the development of proprietary technology. 

• Helps: grants of up to 70% of the project budget / 85% if the proposal includes the hiring of doctors.
• Minimum financeable budget: 175,000 euros.
• Maximum grant: 250,000 euros per beneficiary / €325,000 if the proposal includes the hiring of doctors.
• Deadlines: It begins on April 14, 2026 and It ends on May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Following the publication of the new call for proposals and given its importance and the interest it has generated in the sector, BIOVEGEN has prepared a report summarizing the main features of the NEOTEC 2026 Call for Proposals.