Castilla‑La Mancha launches €5 million Innova Adelante R&D grant

The regional government of Castilla‑La Mancha announced a €5 million funding programme called Innova Adelante, aimed at supporting research, development and innovation (I + D + I) projects in small and medium‑size enterprises and the broader business fabric of the community. The call, part of the 2024‑2027 Plan Adelante, will be published in the Diario Oficial de Castilla‑La Mancha and open for applications on Wednesday, remaining open until 30 September.

Economy, Companies and Employment Councillor Patricia Franco presented the programme at the “Voces que transforman: Mujeres en la economía social” event in Campo de Criptana, where she also highlighted the role of women in the social‑economy sector and the launch of a working group to draft the second Regional Social‑Economy Strategy.