Business Growth and Access to Finance

We identify and monitor the most relevant funding opportunities at regional, national and international levels. In addition, we offer direct advisory services to SMEs and start-ups seeking financial support to drive digital transformation projects. The service includes a detailed action plan, with clear guidance on the most suitable funding sources for each project, with the aim of facilitating access and increasing the chances of success.

We work to strengthen companies’ internal capacities so that they can participate effectively in financing and investment processes. This includes designing and organising training sessions, such as online seminars and practical workshops, on European financing instruments, proposal preparation and investor relations. The aim is to provide companies with the necessary tools, knowledge and support to identify, apply for and manage the various available funding opportunities.

We support startups in accessing private funding sources, as well as public-private co-investment mechanisms. The service includes identifying private investors who may be potencially interested and facilitating contact with companies, as well as organising matchmaking activities between companies and investors. We also work on creating a catalogue of services and technological capabilities to meet the specific needs of startups and facilitate their access to the resources, knowledge and services available through the project’s partners.

A one-day intensive, in-person event aimed at SMEs, mid-caps and public organisations in Catalonia, to explore how to develop open innovation strategies that facilitate the adoption of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The session, hosted by IESE Business School, combines expert-led sessions and networking opportunities to explore open innovation mechanisms, collaboration opportunities with research institutions and testing facilities, and strategies to facilitate the adoption of artificial intelligence.