Innterconnecta 2025

Funding for R&D projects in priority regions, focused on disruptive technologies aligned with the STEP Platform.

CDTI programme co-financed with ERDF funds to support R&D projects in less developed regions of Spain, focusing on disruptive technologies (TRL 4–7) aligned with the STEP Platform. It funds industrial research and technological development in sectors such as digitalisation, sustainability, and biotechnology.

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Innterconnecta 2025 in short

Intended audience Intended audience

Consortia (≥2 companies, including at least 1 SME) from eligible regions.

Total budget Total budget

Between €1 million and €4 million.

Project duration Project duration

12–36 months, until Dec. 2027 or June 2028.

Innterconecta Step 2025 themes

INNTERCONECTA-STEP 2025 funds cooperative R&D projects with an interregional focus and technology readiness levels between TRL 4 and 7. These company-led projects must align with Regulation (EU) 2024/795, which defines Europe’s strategic technologies. The programme aims to promote the development of disruptive technologies with high industrial, territorial, and social impact. It also seeks to address the shortage of skilled labour and strengthen technical capabilities in key sectors.

Projects must align with one or more of the following three priority sectors:

AI, microelectronics, cybersecurity, connectivity, software, …

Green energy, hydrogen, storage, energy efficiency, etc.

Applications in health, agriculture, food, bioindustries…

The new INNTERCONECTA-STEP 2025 call, published by CDTI, is an excellent opportunity for companies to develop collaborative R&D projects and access public funding in strategic sectors that are key to Europe’s future. This funding scheme is part of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) and supports the European strategy to strengthen industrial and technological sovereignty, fostering collaboration between companies and knowledge centres.

Is your project eligible for funding?

  • Is there a group of companies interested in collaborating around a common topic?
  • Are the partners’ profiles complementary?
  • Is there a company that will develop, integrate, or be the end user of the project results and is willing to lead the consortium?
  • Does the project budget exceed the required minimum?
  • Has the project not yet started?
  • Is there a sufficient level of innovation?
  • What impacts are expected?

Our experience with CDTI Misiones, PERTEs, and Horizon Europe is key to your success.

How can PNO Innovation help you with your Innterconnecta 2025 application?

At PNO Innovation, we help turn ideas into fundable projects through a structured and strategic approach. Our experts support you at every stage of the process, from the initial analysis to implementation, including:

  • Evaluation and positioning of the project based on market trends and policy objectives
  • Definition of the participation strategy and structuring of the right consortium
  • Identification of funding opportunities aligned with the project
  • Comprehensive support for funding applications, including technical, administrative, and financial management

A complete end-to-end service to maximise the impact and viability of every initiative.

A few of our Innterconnecta 2025 experts

Shall we explore this opportunity together?

Turning ideas into funded projects is what we do best. If you’re considering applying for INNTERCONECTA 2025, we invite you to schedule a free meeting with us.

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