Castilla-La Mancha Extends Deadline for 'Adelante Digitalización' SME Digital Transformation Grants
'Adelante Digitalización' in Castilla-La Mancha extends application deadline to January 21, supporting over 700 SME projects with 3 million euros to boost digital transformation and innovation in the region.
- • Application deadline extended to January 21, 2026, for 'Adelante Digitalización' grants with a 3 million euro budget.
- • More than 700 digital transformation projects supported region-wide; Ciudad Real alone benefited with 1.4 million euros aiding 173 projects.
- • Aid offers up to 15,000 euros for SMEs and up to 140,000 euros for manufacturing sector projects.
- • The industrial sector represents 20.6% of Castilla-La Mancha’s GDP, above national average, reflecting regional economic strength and innovation.
- • The program is part of Plan Adelante 2024-2027 and coordinated with the Spanish government's Acelera Pyme initiative.
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The 'Adelante Digitalización' program, part of Castilla-La Mancha's Plan Adelante 2024-2027, continues to support digital transformation projects in the region's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Applications remain open until January 21, 2026, with a budget allocation of 3 million euros dedicated to aiding SMEs and the manufacturing sector in enhancing their digital capabilities.
Since its launch, the program has supported more than 700 projects, including 173 in the province of Ciudad Real, which have collectively received 1.4 million euros in aid. The initiative provides two types of financial assistance: up to 15,000 euros for SMEs and up to 140,000 euros specifically tailored for manufacturing companies.
Patricia Franco, Counselor for Economy, Enterprises, and Employment, highlighted during the opening of a new Acelera Pyme office in Ciudad Real the importance of digital transformation. She emphasized that the regional industrial sector constitutes 20.6% of Castilla-La Mancha's GDP, surpassing the national average by 6.3 percentage points. Furthermore, she noted the region's economic dynamism, with 3,300 new companies created between January and November 2025.
The Acelera Pyme project, supported by the Spanish government through Red.es, complements this effort by providing SMEs with resources and services aimed at accelerating their digital transformation journey. These programs reflect the regional administration’s commitment to fostering innovation and competitiveness among local enterprises through technological advancements.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
