On November 24, 2025, the State Agency for Research (AEI) published the new call for Public-Private Collaboration Projects 2025. This is an initiative included in the State Plan for Scientific, Technical and Innovation Research 2024-2027 within the State Program for Transfer and Collaboration and the State Subprogram aimed at promoting Collaboration between Public and Private Sectors.
Key aspects of the call:
- Total budget of 300 million euros: 100 M€ in grants and 200 M€ in loans.
- Minimum fundable budget: 350,000€ per project (only direct costs)
- Funding of up to 100% for Public R&D Organizations and loans of up to 95% for private sector companies.
- Project duration: 3 years, starting in 2026.
- Among the 8 thematic priorities are: Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, climate, and the environment.
- Application deadline: 01/09/2026 – 01/30/2026.
Due to the great interest this call has for the sector, BIOVEGEN has prepared a summary report on the main characteristics of the call, with the aim of supporting and streamlining the formation of consortia.