The Community of Madrid funds50% of the investmentyou make to grow, up to a maximum of€140,000 per company(€150,000in municipalities with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants). Self-employed individuals and micro-enterprises withat least 3 years of activitycan apply, and the 2027 deadline is short:from January 1st to January 31stprocess.
The most interesting part for those already investing: expenses from the12 months prior to the applicationare also included. If you have opened a location, purchased equipment, or expanded your team this year, some of that expenditure can be recovered.
What is the growth grant for self-employed individuals and micro-enterprises
This public funding line is anon-refundable grantfrom the Directorate General for the Self-Employed and Entrepreneurship of the Community of Madrid. It funds anexpansion business planto be executed within a maximum of18 monthsand which must translate into more jobs.
The grant is awardedon a first-come, first-served basisthrough a direct award procedure. This means there is no competitive evaluation based on scoring: applications that meet the requirements will be processed in the order they are submitteduntil the available budget is exhausted. The guidelines do not specify the total budget allocation, so it is not possible to anticipate how many applications will be able to benefit from the grant.
Furthermore, it is subject to thede minimisaid regime, which sets a maximum limit of€300,000 per company over any three-year periodfor all aid received under this regime.
Who can apply
Self-employed individuals and micro-enterprises operating in the Community of Madrid that meet the following requirements may apply:
The requirements must be met at the time of application andmaintained until the end of the plan, with the exception of size and turnover, which may be exceeded as you grow. The guidelines do not detail how the 3-year period is calculated (tax registration, Social Security, or incorporation), so in borderline cases, it is advisable to check this beforehand.
What expenses are covered and what are not
The grant coversfive types of investment, provided they are part of a plan thatincreases the average headcount by at least one person between the start and the end of the plan:
- Hiring new staffNote: what is eligible for a subsidy is the social security contributionsfor new staff during the plan; the base amounts do not include salaries.
- Construction workto expand or renovate your facilities.
- Relocation or openingof new facilities.
- Equipment, machinery, and furniture, including computer hardware and necessary software.
- Acquisition or merger with another company, including studies, consulting, and notary fees, provided the deal is closed. The acquired company must have prior business activity, and you must not have held any stake in it during the previous 6 months.
The following is not eligible for a subsidy:recoverable VAT, and only expenses that have beenactually paidvia bank transfer or credit card count. If construction work reaches€40,000, or the purchase of capital goods or a consulting or technical assistance service reaches€15,000(excluding taxes), you needthree quotes from different suppliersprocess.
Subsidized assets must be kept in operation for5 yearsif they are eligible for registration in a public registry and2 yearsin all other cases.
How much you get and when
The grant covers50% of the eligible investment. To reach the maximum of €140,000, the plan must total€280,000 in investment. The limit increases to€150,000if you operate in a municipality with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants, according to the latest INE data.
The payment schedule depends on the amount you request:
Receiving the majority of the funds in advance is a real advantage for your cash flow. In exchange, the Administration will review your figures during implementation and may request a refund if the indicators are not met (we cover this below).
The resolution will be issued within a maximum of6 months. If there is no response within that period, the application is considereddismissedprocess.
Deadline: January 1 to January 31, 2027
As of June 2026, the grant has alimited application period during the month of January each yearUnlike previous calls, which remained open throughout the year, companies that do not submit their application in January 2027 will have to wait until 2028.
First come, first served. Applications are processed in the order they are received and are granted until the available budget is exhausted. To maintain priority, it is important to submit all documentation correctly from the start, as any corrections may delay processing and affect your application's standing.
What documentation is required?
Applications must be submitted exclusively onlineusing a digital certificate or a signature system recognized by the Community of Madrid; there are no fees.
Required documentation includes:
- Business plan: following the official template (Annex I).
- Invoices and payment receipts: invoices paid via bank transfer or credit card, accompanied by the corresponding receipts and the Excel invoice summary sheet.
- Micro-enterprises: Form 200 (Corporate Income Tax), employment history report, articles of incorporation, and census certificate.
- Self-employed individuals: Form 100 (Personal Income Tax) and employment history report or mutual insurance certificate.
- All applicants: average headcount report issued by the Social Security office.
Recommendation: prepare and review all documentation before the application period opens so you can submit a complete application on the very first day.
The business plan and the indicators that must be met
Thebusiness plan is the core of the application and cannot be modified once submitted. The official template requires an executive summary, market analysis with 18-month TAM, SAM, and SOM, business model in Business Model Canvasformat, marketing strategy, operational plan with timelines, a risk matrix (probability × impact), and a description of the positions you will create.
In addition, you commit to three economic indicators that the Administration reviews 3 months after the grant, 6 months later, and at the end of the plan (the exact schedule depends on when your plan ends). Micro-enterprises measure year-over-year revenue growth, EBITDA marginandROE; for freelancers, it is revenue growth, operating margin, and net margin. These are the minimums set by the guidelines:
An evaluation is passed only if all three indicators are met. If you do not pass a control evaluation, the pending payment it is deferred to the next evaluation. Additionally, a partial refund of the amount received is required in proportion to the expenses and investments not executed, unless you can prove they will be carried out in a later phase before the plan ends. If you do not pass the final evaluation, you must repay part of the grant, in proportion to the non-compliance.
And a rule with no exceptions: if at the end of the plan you do not prove the increase in headcount, you must repay the full grantprocess.
That is why the plan must be ambitious and, at the same time, realistic regarding your figures. Over-promising to make the plan look better is the fastest way to end up having to pay money back.
Mistakes that could cost you the grant
These errors can disqualify you or force you to pay back money:
- Submitting in January with incomplete documentation. Your position in the queue counts from the moment the file is complete, and the budget is exhausted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Assuming that salary is eligible for funding. Regarding hiring, the guidelines subsidize Social Security contributions.
- Forgetting the headcount increase. If at the end of the plan you do not have at least one more person on your average headcount, you must repay the entire grant.
- Paying in cash. The guidelines require invoices paid by bank transfer or credit card, with their corresponding proof of payment.
- Hiring without three quotes for amounts over €40,000 for construction work or €15,000 for equipment, consulting, or technical assistance.
- Inflating projections in the plan. Indicators are verified against your actual accounting records, and failure to meet them results in a repayment obligation.
- Not checking the de minimis limit, especially if you have already received other grants in the last three years.
How we help you at Intelectium
At Intelectium, we work on public funding 100% on a success basis: we only get paid if your grant is approved. We prepare the full application so it’s ready on January 1st. We check that you meet the requirements, identify which expenses from the last 12 months can be included, and draft a business plan with targets you can actually hit.
The targets are reviewed against your accounts for 18 months. Our fractional CFO service can support you with the follow-up, so your numbers are in order at every review.
Planning to invest in your Madrid business in 2027? We’ll check whether it fits this grant, 100% on a success basis. Talk to the team →
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for the grant for investments I have already made?
Yes, if they were carried out within the 12 months priorto the application and are part of the business plan. If the plan began before the grant was awarded, the18 monthsare counted from the start of its execution.
Is there a minimum investment amount?
The guidelines do not set a minimum. However, they do require that the plan increases the average headcount.
Is it compatible with other grants?
Yes, provided that the total does not exceed the cost of the activity and you respect the de minimis limit. If you use it for hiring, it is incompatible with hiring incentives and the Community of Madrid's Young Researchers Program. It is also incompatible with two 2024 lines: the one for industrial companies with fewer than 50 employees and line 3 for collective entrepreneurship.
Is it granted to all eligible applications?
Applications are approved in the order they are received, subject to budget availability. Since the guidelines do not disclose the total credit, it is important to submit your application early and complete.
What happens if I don't meet the indicators?
If a control evaluation fails, the pending payment is deferred to the next one, and the Administration may request a partial refund of the unexecuted portion. If the final evaluation fails, you must return the amount proportional to the non-compliance.
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