NEWS

April 10, 2025

New INTERCONNECTA-STEP call to promote R&D projects in advanced technologies

Deadline until 19 May 2025

The INTERCONNECTA-STEP programmemanaged by the CDTI, has opened its latest call for proposals to fund collaborative R&D projects between companies and research organisations. Construction companies in the region of Murcia can participate in initiatives that are aligned with the priority areas of this call.

Funding lines and opportunities

The call for proposals is aimed at projects with a budget of between EUR 1 and 4 millionwith subsidy rates varying according to the type of activity and the size of the enterprise:

  • Industrial research:
    • 70% for micro-SMEs
    • 60% for medium-sized companies
    • 50% for large companies
  • Business-to-business cooperation:
    • 80% for micro-SMEs
    • 75% for medium-sized companies
    • 65% for large enterprises
  • Experimental development projects:
    • 60% for micro-SMEs
    • 50% for medium-sized companies
    • 40% for large companies

Priority technology areas

We have identified the most relevant thematic areas for companies in our sector:

Digital and deep innovation technologies:

  • Advanced connectivity, navigation and digital technologies
  • Advanced detection technologies
  • Artificial intelligence technologies

Clean and resource-efficient technologies:

  • Advanced materials, manufacturing and recycling technologies
  • Carbon capture and storage technologies
  • Energy efficiency technologies related to the energy system
  • Circular economy technologies
  • CO₂ transport and CO₂ utilisation technologies
  • Transformative industrial technologies for decarbonisation

Biotechnologies

Geographical scope

The call is aimed at companies from Andalusia, Canary Islands, Castile-La Mancha, Castile and Leon, Valencian Community, Extremadura, Galicia, Region of Murcia, Ceuta and Melilla.

🔗 Further informationcomunicacion@ctcon-rm.com

Don't miss this opportunity to boost your R&D project with public funding - the deadline is 19 May 2025!