NEOTEC is a grant program that funds the start-up of new business projects that require the use of technologies. This is funding for innovative startups and SMEs that base their business strategy on the use of technologies.
The European Commission is working on its proposal for the next Framework Program that will succeed Horizon 2020 for the year 2021. To this end, it is taking into account expert reports and has also launched a public consultation to gather opinions and possible improvements.
The Catalan Institute of Finance (ICF) through IFEM, its specific vehicle for investing in innovative startups through participatory loans of up to 200,000 euros. During 2017, ICF invested in a total of 16 startups.
In September 2016, the European Commission created the high-level expert group that would be responsible for advising on improvements in R&D policies.