These lines seek to promote economic recovery, technological innovation and sustainability in the most affected regions, providing crucial support to companies to overcome the challenges generated by this natural phenomenon.

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Innovation Hotline (LIC) DANA

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La CLICK DANA is designed for applied projects close to the market, with moderate technological risk and relatively short investment recovery periods. Its main objective is to facilitate the incorporation of innovative technologies that allow companies to improve their competitiveness and reactivate their productive capacities after the damage caused by DANA.

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Call budget

This line of aid will be endowed with up to 100 million euros, and may be extended by a decision of the Board of Directors of the CDTI.

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Who can benefit from this line?

Eligible businesses must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• That the project be developed in one of the 78 affected municipalities, specified in Annex I of the CDTI.
• That the company's registered office is located in one of these municipalities.

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In addition, companies must be legally constituted in Spain, have their own legal personality and carry out an innovation project in the country.

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Key features of the aid

LIC DANA offers partially refundable financing, with a fixed interest rate of 0%. The aid can cover up to 75% of the approved project budget, or even 85% if co-financing with ERDF funds is used, with a grant tranche of up to 7% (or 10% in case of co-financing through ERDF funds). The return of aid is designed to be flexible, with a repayment period of between 5 and 7 years and biannual payments. The first amortization is made one year after the completion of the project.

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Another notable advantage is the down payment of up to 75% of the approved amount (with a limit of 450,000€ without additional guarantees) or up to 100% if a sufficient guarantee is presented. This provides companies with immediate liquidity to get their projects up and running.

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Eligible projects

Projects must have a minimum budget of 175,000€, a duration of between 9 and 24 months and one of the following objectives:

• Incorporation and active adaptation of emerging technologies in the company, as well as the processes of adapting and improving technologies to new markets.
• Application of industrial design and product and process engineering for their improvement.
• Application of a new or significantly improved production or supply method, including significant changes in techniques, equipment and/or computer programs.

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Financiable expenses

Eligible expenses include:

• Acquisition of new fixed assets that involve a significant technological leap.
• Costs of personnel involved in the project.
• Materials and consumables.
• External services and outsourcing.
• Audit costs, limited to €2,000.
• Validation of compliance with the DNSH principle, also with a limit of €2,000.

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All investments and expenses must be formalized after submitting the application and kept in the project area for at least five years (three years in the case of SMEs). This requirement seeks to ensure a lasting impact on affected areas.

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Deadline for submitting applications

This support is available until funding is exhausted or until the CDTI decides to end the call.

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DANA Expansion Hotline (LICA)

La LICA DANA its objective is to promote productive expansion and technological innovation in the affected municipalities. This line is intended to finance initial investments that contribute to the creation of new economic activities or to the expansion of existing productive capacities.

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Call budget

This line of aid will be endowed with up to 200 million euros, and may be extended by a decision of the Board of Directors of the CDTI.

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Recipients of the LICA DANA line

Companies that develop their projects in the affected municipalities and meet the eligibility conditions established by the CDTI will be able to access funding from CDTI. Projects must belong to productive activities not excluded by current regulations, and investments must be kept in the beneficiary areas for at least five years (three years in the case of SMEs).

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In addition, eligible businesses must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• That the project be developed in one of the 78 affected municipalities, specified in Annex I of the CDTI*.
• That the company's registered office is located in one of these municipalities.

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Companies must be legally constituted in Spain, have their own legal personality and carry out an innovation project in the country.

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Key features of the aid

LICA DANA offers partially reimbursable aid with a non-refundable tranche that can reach between 15% and 30% of the budget financed with European funds, and 10% in the case of CDTI funds. Beneficiary companies can receive up to 75% of the approved budget, with a fixed interest rate of 0%. The return period is 9 years, with a one-year grace period from the end of the project.

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The advance can reach 75% of the approved amount, extendable to 100% if sufficient guarantees are submitted, which facilitates the execution of the project without requiring large initial resources.

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Eligible projects

Projects must have a minimum budget of 175,000€, a duration of between 9 and 24 months and one of the following objectives:

Aid for initial investment, understood as such, investment in tangible and intangible assets related to at least one of the following objectives:

• The creation of a new establishment;
• Expanding the capacity of an existing establishment;
• The diversification of an establishment's production into products or services that were not previously produced or provided there;
• A fundamental transformation of the overall production process of the product or products or of the global provision of the service or services affected by the investment in the establishment.

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Aid for initial investment that creates a new economic activity, understood as such, investment in tangible and intangible assets related to at least one of the following activities:

• The creation of a new establishment;
• The diversification of the activity of an establishment, as long as the new activity is not an identical or similar activity to the one previously carried out in the establishment.

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Eligible Investments

This line finances the acquisition of new fixed assets, both tangible and intangible, that represent a significant improvement in the company's productive capacities. Including:

• Production machinery and equipment.
• Software, patents and other intangible assets.

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Impact and benefits of these lines for companies

Both lines are designed to promote economic and technological recovery in areas affected by DANA. The main benefits for companies include:

• Access to financing with favorable conditions, such as 0% interest rate and non-refundable tranches.
• Support for the incorporation of innovative technologies, which improve competitiveness and sustainability in the long term.
• Flexible repayment periods, reducing financial pressure on companies.
• Incentive to projects that generate a positive impact in the most affected areas, contributing to regional economic development.

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Deadline for submitting applications

This support is available until funding is exhausted or until the CDTI decides to end the call.

How to submit your application

Interested companies must submit their application to the CDTI before starting work on the project. It is essential that the proposal meets the eligibility requirements and details the objectives, budget and expected impacts. In addition, the CDTI will evaluate the technical, financial and innovative viability of the proposal before granting funding.

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The CDTI's LIC and LICA DANA special lines represent a key opportunity for companies affected by DANA to recover their productive capacities and adapt to a more competitive and innovative environment. These grants not only support immediate recovery, but also promote sustainable, long-term growth.

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*Municipalities affected by Dana

1 Alaquàs. 2 Albal. 3 Albalat de la Ribera. 4 Alborache. 5 Alcàsser. 6 Alcudia, l'. 7 Aldaia. 8 Alfafar. 9 Alfarb. 10 Algemesí. 11 Alginet. 12 Alhaurín de la Torre. 13 Almussafes. 14 Alzira. 15 Benetússer. 16 Benifaió. 17 Beniparrell. 18 Bétera. 19 Bugarra. 20 Buñol. 21 Streets. 22 Camporrobles. 23 Carlet. Catadau. 25 Catarroja. 26 Caudete de las Fuentes. 27 Corbera. 28 Quart de Poblet. 29 Cullera. 30 Chera. 31 Cheste. 32 Xirivella. 33 Chiva. 34 Dos Aguas. 35 Favara. 36 Fortaleny. 37 Fuenterrobles. 38 Gestalgar. 39 Godelleta. 40 Guadassuar. 41 Reading. 42 Llíria. 43 Loriguilla - only urban area next to A3. 44 Llocnou de la Corona. 45 Llaurí. 46 Llombai. 47 Macastre. 48 Manises. 49 Massanassa. 50 Mira. 51 Mislata. 52 Montserrat. 53 Montroi/Montroy. 54 Paiporta. 55 Paterna. 56 Pedralba. 57 Picanya. 58 Picassent. 59 Polinyà de Xúquer. 60 Real. 61 Requena. 62 Riola. 64 Sedaví Chair. 65 Seven Waters. 66. Arcas. 68 Sollana. 69 Sot de Chera. 70 Sueca. 71 Tavernes de la Valldigna. 72 Torrent. 73 Turís. 74 Utiel. 75 Valencia - SOUTHERN DISTRICTS: Faitanar, La Torre, Forn d'Alcedo, Castellar-Oliveral, Pinedo, El Saler, El Perellonet and El Palmar. 76 Vilamarxant. 77 Yátova. 78 Benicull de Xúquer.

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