Yesterday, the deadline opened for the submission of applications for the “Ayudas para Contratos Torres Quevedo 2024”. This Call aims to encourage the development of industrial research projects, experimental development, or feasibility studies that require the hiring of individuals with a doctoral degree, in order to promote the professional career of research staff, as well as to stimulate the demand in the private sector for personnel sufficiently prepared to undertake R&D plans and projects, and to assist in the consolidation of newly created technology companies.
Key aspects of the call:
- Total budget of €20.1M (expandable by up to an additional €6M) for the granting of subsidies
- Annual fundable limit per candidate: €56,000
- Duration of the aid: 3 years from the date of resolution of the concession or the hiring of the doctor, if the latter is later
- Application deadline: January 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM
From BIOVEGEN, we consider this call a great opportunity for the private sector in agrobiotechnology. Therefore, we have prepared this report, summarizing the most relevant information.